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Top Girls

by Caryl Churchill

For University of St. Thomas/St. Catherine

University Theater Department

Designer 2008

 

I was the costume designer for this main-stage show as my senior project. The show is set in the 1980’s, with the first scene full of historical characters.

 

Isabella Bird - 1872 Bustle Dress

Beyond the design of the dress, I was responsible for the flat lining of all pieces, and all of the construction of the main body of the dress. (Photos by Scott Pakudaitis.)

 

Endangered Species

Collaborative dance piece, choreographed by Amanda Leaveck

For University of St. Thomas PULSE dance show

Designer and Stitcher 2009

I had the task of creating 8 costumes, inspired by endangered animals, on a $50 budget. I used a mixture of alterations of existing clothing, along with creation of brand-new pieces. I collaborated with an artist who created the body paint on the dancers to correspond to my costumes. (Photos by Ilya Natarius.)

Tosca

by Puccini

For Des Moines Metro Opera

Assistant to the Costumer 2009

Tosca Act I dress (designed by Ms. Margaret Whedon)

Created for Ms. Carter Scott

I was responsible for all aspects of construction: cutting, fitting, construction, and finishing.

 

Barber of Seville

by Rossini

For Des Moines Metro Opera

Assistant to the Costumer 2009

Count Almaviva Act III Vest (designed by Ms. Margaret Whedon)

Created for Mr. Jeremy Little

I was responsible for all aspects of construction.

Antigone

by Jean Anouilh

For University of St. Thomas/St. Catherine

University Theater Department

Designer 2008

 

This was a student collaboration, directed by Helen Buron. We had absolutely no budget to work with. Our palette (for both costumes and set) was based around "Zinnias and a Blue Dish with Lemons" by Charles Demuth, and we utilized the movement-based character of the piece and the history of the Greek chorus. Actors were put in varying shades of white and cream, with pops of color to indicate character.

 

Pagliacci

by Leoncavallo

For Sugar Creek Symphony and Song

Watseka, IL - 2009 Season

Assistant to the Designer

Designed by Margaret Whedon

This production of the famous opera was set in the 1970s. I assisted in clothing selection from vintage stores, and alterations of the rented vintage garments. I was also responsible for the cutting of all constructed pieces, and for the construction of select garments.

1940's Dress

Made for Costuming Class Project

For University of St. Thomas

Designer and Stitcher 2007

I used a commercial pattern, which I altered to fit my measurements.

 

New-Look Era Housedress

Made for Costuming Class Project

For University of St. Thomas

Designer and Stitcher 2007

I created this piece using a vintage pattern. It is a wrap dress, with a Dior-inspired silhouette. I altered the original pattern to fit my measurements.