Thou Shalt Not Covet — Theatre T-Shirt
Thou Shalt Not Covet — Theatre T-Shirt
THOU SHALT NOT COVET.
Nor thy castmate's costume, monologues, nor their tempting props; for envy leadeth only to quick changes in shame. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's house. Nor their spouse. And most certainly not their magnificent Act Two costume. The theatre is a place of collaboration, generosity, and artistic fellowship. It is also a place where someone else invariably gets the better costume, the longer monologue, or the really wonderful prop sword.
The ancient wisdom of Thespis reminds us that jealousy is unbecoming, particularly when expressed five minutes before curtain. Admire thy castmate's velvet cloak. Celebrate their standing ovation. Resist the temptation to quietly exchange their beautifully tailored costume for thine own. For the wardrobe department keeps meticulous records, and vengeance is seldom far behind.
Part of The Words of Thespis collection from Wooliam Sheepspeare, this two-sided theatre shirt celebrates the sacred commandments of an art form that has never been particularly good at following rules.
THE DESIGN
Back: “Thou Shalt Not Covet,” presented as an illuminated theatrical commandment with antique-gold lettering, ornamental flourishes, and crimson accents.
Front: The Thespis medallion, honoring the legendary figure traditionally credited as the first actor.
PERFECT FOR
Actors and acting students
Theatre and drama teachers
Directors and acting coaches
Costume designers and wardrobe departments
Community theatre performers
Anyone who has ever secretly wanted someone else's costume, role, or big solo
Printed on a comfortable unisex cotton T-shirt in classic black, featuring artwork on both the front and back.
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Explore the complete Words of Thespis collection for more ancient wisdom from the rehearsal room.
A Note on the Artwork: This design incorporates AI-generated imagery that has been edited and refined as part of the creative process. The concept, written content, typography, and final composition are original work by Wooliam Sheepspeare. Thus it is written. Thus it shall be ignored.