Broadway Dresser, New York, NY, USA
I came to Rick’s school by way of the theatre. I have been a dresser on Broadway for over 25 years and have worked with many types of clothing, but of course everything is, by definition, very theatrical. Costumes are designed (and maintained) to be viewed from a certain distance and are often constructed with budgeting constraints, ease of maintenance, and quick changes in mind.
I have long been curious about how to do things the “real” way. And who better to teach me than a real English butler?
When I first spoke to Rick on the telephone and explained my objective, he grasped my job almost immediately. It was clear to me even in that first conversation that he was an exceptionally good listener and that it was very important to him that I learn everything I possibly could. He suggested a 5-day bespoke one-on-one course which would concentrate on the “valeting” duties of the Butler-Valet.