Cotton muslin is one of the hardest workers in the theater industry. It can be used to dress almost anything, from the performers themselves to the stage and props.

Muslin is a densely woven cotton cloth that it widely available. It comes in many widths, several thicknesses, and can be purchased natural or dyed. The natural color is cream, and bleached muslin is white. It Cotton muslin accepts paint and dye well, making it versatile as well as cost effective.

Cotton muslin has been used for almost everything in the theater. Costuming has long been done with muslin. The lighter weights are comfortable and breathe well, making them a great choice for the stage, and the muslin can be dyed, painted, or decorated to create almost any costume. Muslin is also extremely easy to work with, making the costumer's job a little easier.

Cotton muslin has been used for centuries for drapes and curtains. Again, the low cost of the material and its versatility make it an ideal choice. Platform covering, foliage for trees and shrubs, and backdrops can be created inexpensively as well. Since muslin can be easily painted and can look solid from the audience, almost any effect can be created on stage with fabric. Plain flats, or walls, can be covered with decorated cotton muslin for quick and inexpensive background changes.

Interestingly, muslin has also been used as aisle runners, or the sheeting placed over the aisles between seats in the theater. Traditionally, this kept long dresses or gowns clean as the patrons took their seats.

Cotton muslin is one of the hardest character actors in the theater. It can assume almost any role in a production, and at a very low salary!