Costumes
CHICAGO
Chicago: High School Edition (2019) - Head of Costume Crew and Construction
Description:
I was the Head of Costume Crew and Construction for this production, which meant I was in charge of teaching younger students how to dress and prepare the actors for the performances. I was also in charge of all the fittings and quick changes. In addition to this crew work, I was asked to sew and alter the majority of the costumes for this show, including a last minute addition of 14 red corsets with marabou feathers.
Awards: Outstanding Musical - 2019 Jerry Awards
Les Misérables
Les Misérables (2017) - Costume Alterations
Description:
The majority of the costumes for this show were compiled from historic archives across Milwaukee; thus, we had to be extremely careful when altering the garments to ensure that the value was not lost.
Awards: Outstanding Musical - 2017 Tommy Awards
Into the Woods
Into the Woods (2016) - Costume Design
Description:
For this show, I was the creative designer for the entirety of the show. This required me to explore the history of “steampunk” and apply it to the fairy tale aspect of ‘Into the Woods’. I, along with a few other sewers, constructed all the costumes for this show by hand.
Awards: Outstanding Costume Design - 2017 Tommy Awards
Legally Blonde: The Musical
Legally Blonde The Musical (2018) - Costume Construction/Alterations
Description:
In this contemporary musical, I had to remake many garments that we compiled from thrift shops around the city. While many costumes were upcycled, I did have to make a good number of pieces by hand, including 15 prisoner outfits.
Awards: Outstanding Musical - 2018 Jerry Awards
The 39 Steps
The 39 Steps (2017) - Costume Alterations
Description:
I was asked to alter the majority of the costumes for this production to make them fit the era of the production.