Wardrobe
Tuacahn Amphitheater - Wardrobe Crew
Tarzan - Jane - Principal Dressing
As Jane's principal dresser I perform many quick changes. She has five looks with two changes under 30 seconds in act two; including getting in and out of FOY harnesses. As well as a tear away moment in act one. I also ensure she is hydrated and has the tools she needs for a clear voice. Tuacahn 2023. Another important part is when understudies go on to help them backstage so they can have a good performance onstage.
Marry Poppins - Bert - Principal Dresser
For this track I performed quick changes such as in and out of Jolly Holliday wear he has a full costume change including shoes in under 30 seconds. It also included a one minute change behind a set piece onstage while adding makeup. Tuacahn 2022
The Hunchback of Notre Dame - Swing
This has been my first experience as a swing. I get the privilege of following dressers tracks writing down and memorizing notes to ensure the actors have a comfortable show while their normal dresser is gone. Tuacahn 2023.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolored Dream Coat - Ensemble Dresser
For this show I was stationed on stage right while the bulk of the changes happened on stage left occupying other dressers time. This meant I managed multiple costume changes at one time with both adult and child actors. Including roller skate maintenance. Tuacahn 2022
The Count of Monte Cristo - The Count - Principal Dresser
As a dresser for the Count he had 11 costume looks while being onstage for the majority of the show. I helped plan rigging for a suit coat so the shirt, vest, and coat could be rigged into one while appearing normal to audience and being able to come apart for laundry purposes. Along with a change including a FOY harness. Tuacahn 2021
Beauty and the Beast - Palace "Objects" Dresser
For this show I dressed the lead palace objects. This meant maintence and care of the complicated, fragile, and big costume pieces of the object. I helped make sure the actors were as comfotable as they could be. This track also included a quick change with three of the characters back into their human costumes at the same time. Tuacahn 2021.
School of Rock - Child Dresser
For this show I mostly dressed the child actors in the show. I also was in charge of their dressing room ensuring the costumes stayed clean and organized. I made sure the children felt safe and comfortable while changing backstage. Tuacahn 2021.
Utah State University - Wardrobe Supervisor
Spring Awakening - A Christmas Carol - Puffs - Pinocchio - Misalliance
As an independent study in the school year of 2022-2023; I taught wardrobe to other students in the program. I created a "Wardrobe Bible" that outlined what is expected of you as a wardrobe head, what information you need and wear to get it, creating paperwork, directing a team, laundry and clothing care, and wig care. Then, with each show I walked the leads through this bible and walked them through the steps. I was available to help with paperwork and answer any questions they had. I gave them a timeline and days they needed to have tasks completed. I helped with load in for each show and setting up the dressing rooms. Before the first dress I gave a quick lesson to the people working on crew of how to prep hair for wigs and how to put on and take off. As well as wig maintenance. I attended all dress rehearsals to help navigate the stressful environment and communicate with the stage manager and director. I watched quick changes and gave pointers on how to help it run smoother. After the run I attended strike of the shows. Overall I got great feedback from my professor and my peers on their experience with me teaching this. Throughout the year I took the feedback and adjusted the "Wardrobe Bible" as needed.
