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Draper (Nov 2022 - present)

Arena Stage  - Washington, D.C. 

I lead my team in creating costumes based on renderings and conversations with designers. I develop patterns and the plan for every garment assigned to my team.

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Cutter/Draper (Sept 2021- Nov 2022)

Olney Theatre Center - Olney, MD 

I used research and direct collaboration with designers to bring shows to life by developing patterns and a construction plan. I cut all pieces and either build and fit costume items myself or delegate to other members of the team of varying skill levels.  I also help with alterations on all other pieces.

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First Hand (July 2018- Aug 2020)

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Washington National Opera - Washington, D.C.

As a first hand, I cut patterns created by my draper. I also do some patterning projects as assigned, stitch when needed, relay information to stitchers, research topics as assigned by my draper and shop supervisor, and attend fittings and dress rehearsals. I also have assumed the role of Draper and lead my own team for our production of Faust in 2019.

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Assistant Costume Shop Manager (August 2017- July 2018)

University of Maryland Baltimore County - Catonsville, MD

I worked closely with undergraduate students of all skill levels. I led all my students through the work that needed to be done for the show. I taught students how to run wardrobe, do fast emergency repairs, and apply make-up. I helped them learn how to stitch, build garments, make hats, and dye fabric.

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Draper (March - April 2017)

Stonehill College - Easton, MA

Worked with the draper, resident designer, and student stitchers to create Shakespeare’s As You Like It performed by Stonehill theatre students.

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Intern (September 2016 – December 2016)

Boston Ballet - Boston, MA

Assisted the costume shop as a floating stitcher and in fittings while learning about dancewear construction and fit issues. After the internship ended I was promoted to Junior Stitcher to help finish out The Nutcracker and continue The Sleeping Beauty

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Costume Design Assistant (August 2016 - Sept 2016)

American Shakespeare Center - Staunton, VA

Assisted designer Tricia Emlet in ASC's production of Two Gentlemen of Verona. I helped solve fit issues in fittings, acted as cutter/draper for our many builds, and actively participated in production meetings.

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Draper (May 2016- August 2016)

First Hand (May 2015 - August 2015)

Stitcher (June 2014-August 2014)

Zeno Entertainment - Manheim, PA

Helped build costumes for the acting company set during early 16th Century England

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​First Hand (April 2013- May 2014)

Barter Theater- Abingdon, Va

Cut patterns, built and altered garments, attended fittings and took notes

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Wardrobe Supervisor (Sept 2012 –Mar 2013)

Northern Stage – White River Junction, VT​

Ran wardrobe and stitched for all shows (including make up, prosthetics, and wig maintenance)​

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Stitcher/Dresser (May – Aug 2012)  

Triarts Sharon Playhouse – Sharon, CT

Worked wardrobe (including maintaining wigs), stitched, pulled, and assisted in fittings for three musicals and a gala.

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Costume Shop Assistant (Sept ‘09 – May ‘12)

JMU School of Theatre and Dance

Duties include stitching, pulling, altering and constructing costumes for mainstage productions (including theatre and dance), and teaching peers basic sewing techniques​

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Costume Intern (May – Aug 2011)  

Wolf Trap Opera Company – Vienna, VA

Stitched and worked wardrobe for Le Donne Curiose and Tales of Hoffmann, stitched for Sweeney Todd: the musical​

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