Dresser
Demonstrated experience with Machine and Hand Sewing.
Demonstrated experience with Garment Construction.
Demonstrated experience with Patternmaking.
Demonstrated experience with Textile dyeing and distressing.
Demonstrated experience with Illustration.
Dresser open to new opportunities
Prepares costumes for actors at the top of the day and assists them with dressing before and after each set. Performs touch-ups between sets, such as steaming.. Runs quick changes during live shows such as Waterworld and its seasonal counterparts. Prioritizes safety for both actors and crew above all else.. Ensures costumes are properly laundered and maintained, performing repairs as necessary.
Assists in the construction of costumes, including patterning, cutting, stitching, and alterations.. Runs dressing tracks as necessary to assist actors with changes backstage.. Maintains the general upkeep of the shop, such as organizing supplies, restocking costume pieces, and cleaning machines.
Excelled in performing quick changes and handling emergency repairs in a fast-paced, live theatre environment.. Maintained, cleaned, and prepped costumes for actors. Conducted sewing alterations using both domestic and industrial sewing machines.. Completed load-in, strike, and restocking of costume pieces and wardrobe supplies.
Constructed and altered costumes, conducted actor fittings, and assisted with wardrobe maintenance for each theatrical production.. Created paperwork for measurements, costume plots, and production budgets.. Collaborated with directors and costume designers to accurately execute their creative visions.