About the sorcerer . . . how do I get past him

Hint 1 of 7:

He might be more cooperative if he thought he knew you

Hint 2 of 7:

Or that you were a fellow initiate of the Wizard's Guild

Hint 3 of 7:

Find a photo of a wizard in the dead writer's script in the lavender room

Hint 4 of 7:

Take it to the studio office makeup room and create a disguise to match

Hint 5 of 7:

You'll also need the Wizard's robe from the costume room

Hint 6 of 7:

Wear the disguise before you approach the Sorcerer.

Hint 7 of 7:

When he asks where you've been, tell him you've had food poisoning