Summary

Costume technician with experience in garment construction, alteration, and repair. I've made modern, historical, and fantasy/sci-fi pieces, including costume armor, and I like making unique items and solving interesting technical problems.

Credits

5/11 – 8/16

Costumer Repertory Theater

Live/Special Event — Summer Repertory Theater Festival Details
5/11 – 8/16

Constructed garments, assisted in fittings, and conducted alterations for five shows which were performed in full rotating rep over the summer. Wardrobe head responsible for backstage costume changes and laundry for one play (Douglas Carter Beane's "The Little Dog Laughed") and set crew/fly chief for one musical ("Nice Work If You Can Get It," music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin, adapted by Joe DiPietro).

9/11 – 6/15

Costumer Theatre

Live/Special Event — Carleton College Details
9/11 – 6/15

Constructed garments and pulled from stock to suit designer instructions. Conducted historical research to assist in design. Maintained and organized costume storage and managed rentals of stock pieces to student productions. Kept costumes clean and in good repair during productions. Directly involved in over twelve plays and several dance concerts, including Shakespeare’s "Twelfth Night" and "The Tempest", Chekov’s "The Three Sisters", Rob Hardy’s adaptation of Aeschylus’ "Oresteia", and Sophie Treadwell’s "Machinal", with casts ranging between four and thirty-five actors.

Recos

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Education

Class of '17

Fullerton College

Costuming Certificate (ongoing)
Class of '15

Carleton College

Bachelor of Music

My Gear

  • Sewing machine
  • Serger

Skills

  • Pattern Drafting
  • Stitching
  • Clothing Alteration
  • Costume Armor
  • Pattern Alteration