Business Members
Meet the heart and soul of Costume Network- a community of creative professionals. Each Business Member is a real person, using a real name or established pseudonym, and verified by others in the community through our vouching system. These people bring costume culture to life! Explore their Business Member Profiles, discover their work, and connect with the creators shaping this dynamic world.
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Eric Strauss, known professionally as Prince Powderpouffe, is a distinguished costume designer and wedding officiant based in New York City. He is affiliated with IATSE Local 764 and is currently contributing his expertise to the Broadway production of "& Juliet."
“Anney Fresh” Ozar is a 6 time Daytime Emmy Award-winning Puppet and Costume Designer for Sesame Street and Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock, bringing some of your favorite classic characters to life at the Jim Henson Company. Beyond television, Anney is a member of the Brooklyn-based arts collective The Madagascar Institute, where she has created large-scale art installations both in the U.S. and Europe. Anney's versatility extends to performance as a Puppeteer in Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas: A New Musical and as the title character in Manual Cinema’s Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster. She sang with The Loser’s Lounge at Joe’s Pub, participated in the legendary street theatre project Chengwin, and was a cast member of Gallery HD’s art reality series Artstar, culminating in an exhibition at Deitch Projects in Soho and The Art Parade.
She is also a regular at Maker Faire, most notably competing in the Power Racing Series, and is often spotted as the head referee of the infamous Idiotarod shopping cart race. Anney's Space Kittys inflatable costume project has taken her around the world, delighting audiences with its playful designs.
A graduate of NYU Tisch’s Playwrights Horizons Theatre School, Anney has also trained at Peoples Improv Theater and is a member of the Costume Network Creative and Community Teams.
Not spelled Annie but Anney please!
Jonah Levy is a Brooklyn-based event producer and arts curator known for his innovative use of urban spaces. He started as a tour guide for Levys' Unique New York! and later became Project Director at the Center for the Holographic Arts, where he revitalized the LIC Clocktower and relocated the Holocenter to Governors Island. In 2015, he co-founded Shadow Traffic, an art collective staging free events in unconventional spaces. His work includes roles with (un)SCENE, You Are So Lucky, and House of Yes. Jonah now manages the cell theatre and co-produces events at Franklin Chthonics in the Catskills.
Rawb "Laser" Lane is a seasoned entertainer and creative visionary hailing from Irving, Texas. Known for his eclectic and imaginative costumes, he curates his looks entirely from thrift store finds, blending Western, circus, and clown aesthetics into bold, theatrical ensembles. Beyond his unique fashion, Rawb is celebrated for his dynamic presence at events and festivals, where he engages and entertains with his spirited performances and interactive activities. A passionate advocate for community and self-expression, he brings energy, creativity, and inclusivity to every space he enters.
Humo Maya is a multifaceted artist based in New York City, renowned for his cosmic visionary creations that span tattoo artistry, 3D UV painting, live body art, and cosmic shamanic sound healing.
Tash Kouri (they/them) is a Brooklyn-based bodypainter and makeup artist specializing in rhinestones, biodegradable glitter, and airbrushed UV blacklight designs. Their work has been featured at events like Burning Man, Pride Island, and 29Rooms, with clients including Beyoncé, Vogue, and Jean Paul Gaultier. Tash creates bold, maximalist looks for festivals, clubs, and private events, offering rapid face and body art transformations perfect for any celebration.
Laura Lee Pantz is a versatile performer excelling in dance, singing, acting, stilt walking, roller skating, violin, accordion, and clowning. Crowned Ms. Coney Island 2020, she brings dynamic energy to her performances. Her creative talents shine through her imaginative costumes, enhancing her vibrant stage presence. Notably, she portrayed 'The Bride' in a 'Kill Bill' ballet, showcasing her flair for dramatic and thematic attire.