Professional and Educational Experience
New York City Ballet Stitcher 3 September 2012 - Current
A stitching position reproducing costumes for repertory ballets as well as new ballets. Work with fine fabrics, stretch, tule, lace, and structured garments.
Shakespeare Theatre Company Overhire Stitcher 27 July – 1 September 2012
An six-week overhire stitcher position for the Government Inspector, designed by Murell Horton, in which the characters are physically altered.
Shakespeare Theatre Company Costume Construction Intern 2011-2012
A 42-week paid internship as a stitcher. Given projects to complete from start to finish. Projects include a three piece tailored suit, bias cut dresses, silk pleated dress, and the construction of several period pants and doublets.
Much Ado About Nothing: 1930’s Cuba Designer: Clint Ramos
Two Gentlemen of Verona: Modern/Elizabethan Designer: Paul Spadone
Strange Interlude: 1920, 1930, and 1940 Designer: Jane Greenwood
Merry Wives of Windsor: 1919 Designer: Wade Laboissonniere
Colorado Shakespeare Festival First Hand 2011
A 7-week summer stock working on a team with a draper, first hand, and stitcher. Responsible for laying out and cutting, all alterations, and managing projects for a stitcher and two volunteers.
Romeo and Juliet Designer: Clare Henkel
The Little Prince Designer: Clare Henkel
Inspector General Designer: Vladimir Koltunov
Comedy of Errors Designer: Hugh Hanson
University of Colorado Costume Shop Shop Assistant 2009-2011
Stitcher on all theatre and dance productions, as well as student shows. First hand on several productions in 2010-2011, hand and machine sewing lab instructor, and lead draper.
Representation of Production Work
Production Designer Position Date
You Can’t Take It With You Kevin Brainerd Draper 2011
Tis Pity She’s A Whore Reagan Fair Wardrobe Head 2011
Dance Works ‘11 Markas Henry Stitcher 2011
RENT MacKensey Horne Wardrobe Head 2011
Stitcher
Ingenious Chambermaid Markas Henry Wardrobe Head 2010
Stitcher
The Country Wife Markas Henry Stitcher 2010
The Visit Markas Henry Stitcher 2009
The Awakening of Spring Markas Henry Stitcher 2009
Twelfth Night Kevin Brainerd Dresser 2009
Stitcher
Education
University of Colorado, Boulder
B.A. Art History Graduated May 2011
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising A.A. Fashion Design Graduated March 2008
Skills
Draping. Flat Patterning. Cutting. Costume Construction. Corsetry. Period Costume Construction. Ventilating.
Wig Care, maintenance, styling, and preparation. Distressing. Stage Makeup.
