
Costume Designer (Design and Education)
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Summary
I am a freelance costume designer looking for a dynamic career in teaching and sharing the magic and power of theatre. The presence of theatre is needed now more than ever in a time where anyone can feel more overwhelmed than inspired. I believe the diversity in my experiences strongly support my passion to design and teach.
I am looking forward to being part of a faculty and community that focuses on showing children how to use their imaginations to create change. Through acting workshops, team building exercises, dramaturgical research and design tools, I hope to inspire positivity in youth of today.
Education
EDUCATION
2017 MFA in Costume Design, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL
2014 BFA in Drama-Theatre: Costume Design, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
2010 AA in Liberal Studies: Theatre, Rose State College, Midwest City, OK
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
COSTUME DESIGNER
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN
2017 The Light in the Piazza, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Director: Dawn Harris, Lyric @ Illinois
2017 February Dance “The Quench”, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Choreographer: Renee Wadleigh, Dance at Illinois
2016 St. Lucy’s School for Girls Raised by Wolves, Armory Free Theatre
Director: Ryan Luzzo and Alexandra Smith
2016 Dontrell Who Kissed the Sea, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Director: Tyrone Phillips, Illinois Theatre
2016 Rockman, Armory Free Theatre
Director: Dylan Connelley
2016 The Grapes of Wrath, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Director: Bill Brown, Illinois Theatre
2015 1984, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Director: Tom Mitchell, Illinois Theatre
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
2014 The Cherry Orchard, A. Max Weitzenhoffer Theatre
Director: Susan Shaughnessy, Helmerich School of Drama
2013 Contemporary Dance Oklahoma “Syncopated” and “Working Flesh”,
Rupel J. Jones Theatre
Choreographer: Austin Hartel, University of Oklahoma School of Dance
2012 Avenue Q, Rupel J. Jones Theatre
Director: Shawn Churchman, Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theatre
ROSE STATE COLLEGE
2009 Brighton Beach Memoirs, H.B. Atkinson Theatre
Director: Rick Nelson, Rose State College
ASSISTANT COSTUME DESIGNER
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN
2015 Into The Woods, Lyric @ Illinois
Director: Jessi D. Hill, Costume Designer: Kim Curtis
2014 Oh! What a Lovely War, Illinois Theatre
Director: Robert G. Anderson, Costume Designer: Amy Chmielewski
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
2013 Coram Boy, Helmerich School of Drama
Director: Rena Cook, Costume Designer: Lloyd Cracknell
2012 Iphigenie en Tauride, University of Oklahoma School of Music
Director: William Ferrara, Costume Designer: Kasey Allee-Foreman
ROSE STATE COLLEGE
2007 Bus Stop, Rose State College
Director: Rick Nelson, Costume Designer: Catherine Baird
2006 The Fantasticks, Rose Stage College
Director: Rick Nelson, Costume Designer: Catherine Baird
2006 Life is a Dream, Rose State College
Director: Rick Nelson, Costume Designer: Catherine Baird
RELATED ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN
2015-2017 Costume Rentals Assistant
Costume Rentals at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
2014-2015 Graduate Assistant
Costume Shop at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
2014, 2015 Wardrobe Crew Head
Oh! What a Lovely War, Illinois Theatre
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
2013 Wardrobe Crew Head,
Coram Boy, Helmerich School of Drama
2011-2014 Undergraduate Assistant
University Theatre Costume Shop
2011 Wardrobe Crew,
Spring Awakening, Helmerich School of Drama
Experience
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2018 Guest Lecturer University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Il
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- Costume Design, Research, and Process for Assassins
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2017 Guest Lecturer Guang Wei Theatre, Beijing, China
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- Costume Design Approach: Exploring the Process, Developing Characters and Communicating Ideas
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2017 Guest Lecturer Lyric @ Illinois, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Il
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- Character Development and Research Process for The Light in the Piazza
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2017 Graduate Teaching Assistant Krannert Costume Shop, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Il
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- Introduction to basic hand stitching and machine sewing
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2015 Guest Lecturer Illinois Theatre, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Il
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- Costume Design, Research, and Process for 1984
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2013-2014 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant University Theatre, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
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- Introduction to hand stitching, machine sewing, and alterations.
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2010 Guest Lecturer First Baptist Church of MWC, Midwest City, OK
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- Basic stage makeup and aging special effects
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2008 Workshop Lecturer and Coordinator Rose Stage College, Midwest City, OK
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- Children Acting Workshop
- “Discovering the Power of Imagination for Acting Inspiration” and developing workshop courses: stage combat, vocal coaching, and makeup design.
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2002 Guest Lecturer Ft. Leonard Wood Event Center, Ft. Leonard Wood, MO
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- Korean Cultural Day
- Korean traditional games and history
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2000, May Teaching Assistant Waynesville Elementary School, Waynesville, MO
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- Elementary students’ supervision, tutoring, and activity coordination
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COSTUME DESIGNER
2019 EthiopianAmerica by Sam Kebede, Victory Gardens Theater
Director: Sophiyaa Nayar, Definition Theatre
2019 Fast Food Chain by Andrew Marikis, Vittum Theater
Director: Daryl Brooks, Adventure Stage Theatre
2018 WordPlay Gala 2018, Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
Director: Bill Brown, Writers Theatre
2018 FLIES! The Musical! by Larry Todd Cousineau, Pride Arts Center
Director: Michael Driscoll, Pride Films and Plays
2018 The Explorers Club, Citadel Theatre
Director: Robert Estrin, Citadel Theatre
2018 Sex with Strangers, Citadel Theatre
Director: Scott Westerman, Citadel Theatre
2018 Assassins, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Director: J.W. Morrissette, Illinois Theatre
2017 Shakin’ the Mess Outta Misery, Chicago Dramatists
Director: Ilesa Duncan, Pegasus Theatre
2017 Scrooge and the Ghostly Spirits by Douglas Post, Citadel Theatre
Director: Scott Phelps, Citadel Theatre
2017 Light Up the Sky, Citadel Theatre
Director: Pat Murphy, Citadel Theatre
2016 Bat Boy, Station Theatre
Director: Mikel Matthews, The Celebration Company
ASSOCIATE COSTUME DESIGNER
2019 For Colored Girls, Court Theatre
Director: Seret Scott, Costume Designer: Samantha C. Jones
ASSISTANT COSTUME DESIGNER
2016 Film Blood Ride, RabbitBandini Productions
Director: Melanie Aitkenhead, Costume Designer: Laura Molander
2016 Theatre Thaddeus and Slocum, Lookingglass Theatre
Directors: J. Nicole Brooks and Krissy Vanderwarker,
Costume Designer: Samantha C. Jones
RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2017-2018 Academic Administrative and Team Head, Costume Rentals
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana, Il
2016 Wardrobe Stylist, Band: Stream of Consciousness
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana, Il
2015 Costume Coordinator, Beverly Blossom’s “Brides” Remount, Dance at Illinois
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana, Il
2012 Wardrobe Crew, Sweet Charity
Lyric Theatre, Oklahoma City, OK
2011 Wardrobe Crew, A Streetcar Named Desire
Freede Little Theatre, Oklahoma City, OK
2010 Dresser and Properties Assistant, Lucky Stiff
Pollard Theatre, Guthrie, OK
2010 Makeup Artist, The Christmas Song
First Baptist Church of Midwest City, Midwest City, OK
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
2018 Jeff Equity Award, Costume Design Midsize, The Explorers Club
2017 KCACTF Region III NPP Ten Minute Play Festival Finalist
2014 Weitzenhoffer Design/Technical Award
2014 Best in Show for Technical/Design Excellence
2014 KCACTF Doug Getzoff Award
2014 USITT SW Certificate of Excellence in Costume Design
2013 Focal Press Rafael Jaen Showcase Award
2013 Helen F. Lauterer Costume Designer Award
2012, 2013 David C. Steed Heritage Scholarship
2012 Theatre Guild Applause Award
2008, 2009 Martin Steger Award
Skills
- Fabric Distressing and Manipulation
- Costume Embellishing, Dyeing, and Painting
- Wardrobe Styling and Coordination
- Quick Change Coordination and Management
- Costume Stock Archiving and Management
- Visual Merchandising
- Project Management
- Marketing
Costume Designer (Design and Education) Resume