Like I said, I've done this before.
I have a wig you could use. However, it's curly instead of straight, like her hair. It's also deep auburn, but the red highlights would probably show on camera. It might do in a pinch.
Here's what it looks like (forgive curious kitty...he wasn't around for our past big productions):
long wigI also have one that is straight, a lighter red, but it's not as long as hers. Plus, I don't remember where I put it, but could look for it later this evening. It's more of a "bob" haircut, sort of like this:
[url]http://www.mooncostumes.com/item/16170, but with a more natural color.
If you're interested, email me at "cagigem at gmail.com" and we'll figure out how to get it to you tomorrow. I'll also look through my stash and see if I've forgotten anything. I know I have several grey wigs and one is longer/straighter. But I'm not sure how easy it would be to dye a synthetic. I guess that's worth a try as another option.
Edit: That's weird. I have the "bracket,slash,url,bracket" written into that last link but it's not showing up. Guess you'll have to copy/paste.
Second edit: (because I've been trying to post the following as a reply for the past 20 minutes and it just won't go through...arrrrgh....am hoping tylerc checks the thread again.)
Thanks, LanceU! I don't know why my link didn't work. Everything's there.
Okay, I found the only other red wig I have. Why, oh, why couldn't she have been brunette? It's the perfect color, but rather short. I had to use Wilson's second cousin as a "model", so hopefully, tylerc doesn't have a head quite that round.
tylerc, I've spoken to my aunt, who is an occasional texag-er, and she's agreed to be the pick-up point for you or a buddy at any point between 7:30 and 4:00. She will leave them at the front desk of her work, which is within a half mile of campus (as long as you don't tell the receptionist what it's all about...she wants to preserve her decorum). Email the address above and I'll give you the particulars. If you find something better, then great, but you're welcome to use these as back-up. [This message has been edited by Mrs.TServo (edited 2/14/2010 5:21p).]
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