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2020
• WARDROBE COVER
GRAVEYARD SHIFT
THE GOODMAN TEATRE FEB. 07 - MAR. 08
Trained to cover the two dresser tracks for the run, never had to step in and run
the show.

• WARDROBE COVER
HOW A BOY FALLS
NORTHLIGHT THEATRE JAN. 03 - FEB. 29
Covered three performances of How A Boy Falls for the Wardrobe Head and
only Dresser on the show. Dressed the five person cast during quick changes and
prepped backstage changes for actor handled changes. Handled the laundry
and pressing at top of show and prepping costumes before actors arrived.

• STITCHER
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS
DRURY LANE THEATRE JAN. 06 - FEB. 07
Stitching and altering both the dance and period costumes for An American In
Paris. I became the person in charge of hemming and altering mens pants as
well as replacing zippers and when I didn’t have those pieces to work I was given
hand sewing work because I enjoy sitting and doing the small fiddly hand
sewing things.

2019
• WARDROBE DRESSER
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
THE GOODMAN THEATRE NOV. 16 - DEC. 29
Dressing four actors full time in the show, including quick changes, wig changes
and hair styling. Trained on maintenance and laundry for the show as well as
helping with wigs as needed and steaming all delicate costumes in the show.
Trained on covering the wardrobe supervisors track as backup, as wardrobe su-
pervisor is the internal cover for the run.

• WARDROBE COVER
BERNHARDT/HAMLET
THE GOODMAN THEATRE SEPT. 14 - OCT. 20
Covered all four dresser tracks for the run of Bernhardt/Hamlet. Took over for
the wardrobe supervisors track for a full week mid run and dressed multiple en-
semble women as well as the lead actress for quick changes.
• WARDROBE COVER
DANA H.
THE GOODMAN THEATRE SEPT. 06 - OCT. 06
Trained to cover the single track for the one woman show, never had to step in
and run the track.

• WARDROBE CREW
BEATRICE ET BENEDICT
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY CHICAGO MAY 17-MAY 26
Working with the costume designer and Wardrobe Supervisor to run the cos-
tumes for the week run of Beatrice et Benedict. Helping finish alterations as re-
quested by the costume designer, fixing any costume rips or tears as needed, tak-
ing care of laundry before and after performances, and striking the show out of
the theatre on closing.

• COSTUME DESIGNER
SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE
NEW VILLAGE ART FEB. 02-MAR. 17
In full collaboration with the director we reimagined the now classic Smokey
Joe’s Cafe into a modern 2019 production. Using 1950’s and 1960’s iconic
styles like the bomber jacket, cuffed “greaser” jeans, and couture dress de-
signs so the show has a sense of nostalgia while maintaining a modern flair.
Our director wanted a modern and fun production with plenty of modern
fashion. While utilizing my sewing skills I transformed sourced and thrift
store pieces into designer clothing like a Gucci sweater and jeans, a ‘designer’
sequin blazer, and a waxed jean jacket. All to make the cast look their best
and keeping them in a modern 2019 style.

2018
• WARDROBE, ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
BECAUSE SCIENCE: THE SCIENCE OF MORTAL KOMBAT
NERDIST YOUTUBE NOV. 26 - DEC.13
Coordinating costumes for the six episode arc youtube show. Costumes for
background stunt actors that needed to withstand multiple fight sequences
while looking like they are apart of the Mortal Kombat universe. In collabo-
ration with Warner Bros. Gaming and NetherRealm Studios I created a min-
ion fighter look that represented the desired style of Mortal Kombat. As well
as coordinating the looks for the host of Because Science Kyle Hill and co
host Allen Pan. IMDB credit.

• COSTUME DESIGNER
BECAUSE SCIENCE: FALLOUT’S MINI NUKES REALLY EXIST
NERDIST YOUTUBE SEP. 20 - 26
In the span of three days I was asked to build a Fallout 76 jumpsuit from the,
as of that time unreleased video game, for the host of Because Science Kyle
Hill to wear. Using only four image stills from the game I recreated the jump-
suit and leather gear in three days ready to shoot on the fourth. The youtube
video can be seen now on the Because Science youtube page.
• DRESSER
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD THEME PARK
COSTUME DEPARTMENT JULY 25 - NOV. 02
Dressing actors for the Simpsons in park characters, prepping the costumes
before actors arrive, and handing all laundry for the area alone. Doing sim-
ple alterations and fixes when things break, rip or fall off. Keeping track of
the supplies and creating a spreadsheet for the manager to order new sup-
plies, as well as maintaining a list of new pieces or large repairs for the man-
ager to send off to the costume department offsite. Maintaining the look set
out by the manager and costume designer for the characters. Lifting and
cleaning costume heads that weigh upwards of 20 pounds.

• COSTUME DESIGNER
LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL
NEW VILLAGE ARTS MAY 2018 - SEP. 2018
Designing over 235 costumes for a 15 person cast of Legally Blonde the Mu-
sical. Completely updating the show to be a 2018 design and concept while
also keeping in mind the need for more frequent quick changes with the cast
size cut in half. Creating a costume bible as well as keeping a spreadsheet of
all expenses on the show. Both the costumes and wigs were designed, built
and styled by myself. Trained the actors on proper quick change procedures
as there was no space for dressers backstage. Training the stage manager on
maintaining the show and doing the laundry during its two month run. As
well as cleaning and restocking the show upon its closing.

2017

• COSTUME DESIGNER
CINDERELLA EATS RICE AND BEANS
NEW VILLAGE ARTS NOV. 2017-DEC. 2017
Designing a full production while keeping in mind the budget and audience
appeal. Designed as a show aimed for kids about kids in an American school
when a Puerto Rican exchange student arrives. Created and sourced all as-
pects of the costume design, created run sheets and tracks for the actors and
crew. Prepping all crew on costume changes needed for actors and running a
quick change rehearsal with both actors and the Assistant Stage Manager.

• COSTUME DESIGNER
ABUNDANCE BY BETH HENLEY
BACKYARD RENAISSANCE CO. JAN. 2017 - MAR. 2017
Designing a full production set through 4 decades of 1800’s fashion, creating
a cohesive color story for the two female leads to match the arch of their
characters and their plot with each other. Creating a specific style for each
character, building desired pieces, renting costumes from costume houses,
altering rental pieces to fit actors, running the backstage, creating tracks and
running the costume plot backstage, being the only dresser and dressing the
cast of 6.
2016
• COSTUME COORDINATOR, WARDROBE HEAD, DRESSER
WHITE CHRISTMAS
SAN DIEGO MUSICAL THEATRE OCT. 2016 - DEC. 2016
Coordinating the costumes for the final year of White Christmas at SDMT.
Purchasing new pieces to fit new actors, altering stock costumes to fit new
and returning cast members. Creating a backstage plot for myself and 3 oth-
er dressers, heading up backstage wardrobe maintenance and cleaning, coor-
dinating dry cleaning, dressing the lead actress according to Equity rules, and
maintaining the integrity of the show as it was created by the original Cos-
tume Designer.

• ASSISTANT COSTUME DESIGNER, FIRST HAND, HEAD DRESSER

THE PRODUCERS
SAN DIEGO MUSICAL THEATRE AUG. 2016 - OCT. 2016
Assisting the Costume Designer on coordinating and designing costumes for
The Producers, creating a costume plot book for the costume designer, coor-
dinating with the director to relay his vision to the designer, scheduling all
fittings with the stage manager, heading up fittings and altering costumes as
needed, creating backstage plot for myself and 3 other dressers, dressing the
lead actor according to Equity rules, maintaining costumes and running
laundry after every performance.

• ASSISTANT COSTUME DESIGNER, FIRST HAND, DRESSER

42ND STREET
SAN DIEGO MUSICAL THEATRE MAR. 2016 - JULY 2016
Assisting the Costume Designer coordinating and designing costumes for
42nd Street, scheduling fittings with the stage manager, assisting on fittings
and altering rental and stock costumes as needed, creating backstage plot for
myself and 4 other dressers, dressing the lead actress according to Equity
rules as well as dressing the majority of the 46 person cast, maintaining cos-
tumes backstage and laundry after every performance, maintaining wigs as
needed by wig assistant upon request.

SKILLS

Mac OS X Spreadsheet, Windows Spreadsheet, machine sewing skills, hand

sewing skills, serger/overlocker sewing skills, fabrication skills, plastic fabri-
cation, wig design and maintenance.