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Costume Shop First Hand, Design Assistant, Wardrobe Supervisor & Stylist

Caitlin Allen

London, United Kingdom
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    I am currently the First Hand in the Costume Shop at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. While my core responsibilities are cutting and stitching, I often step into many other roles such as Costume Design Assistant, Shopper, Wardrobe Supervisor, Photoshoot Stylist and Dresser.

    I am very versatile and ready to bring my skills to a new and exciting project.

    Contact for more work samples, references or if you have any questions.

    Thank you!

  • Education
    • Masters Fashion Curation & Cultural Programming
      UAL: London College of Fashion
      2021 - 2023
    • Bachelor Interdisciplinary Studies
      University of Missouri
      2016
  • Experience
    • Costume Shop Apprentice
      Chicago Shakespeare Theater
      o Assist designers in all facets: researching, swatching, shopping, pulling, etc. o Schedule, prepare and lead fittings in an organized manner while accommodating the needs of actors, drapers and designers o Record notes made by the designer, distribute to the correct departments and answer any questions that arise if the designer is unavailable o Work in the costume shop in various capacities: drafting, cutting, stitching, tailoring
    • Chicago Shakespeare Theater
      First Hand and Assistant Costume Designer
      Chicago, IL
      May 2017 - Mar 2020 (2 years 10 months)
      o Work alongside the Draper to create garments based on the designers renderings and research o True patterns based on fittings notes o Cut mockups, fashion fabrics and linings o Stitch, alter and tailor costumes o Act as Costume Design Assistant for select shows o Style promotional photo shoots and work as wardrobe during shoots
      Assist designers in all facets: researching, swatching, shopping, pulling, etc
      Schedule, prepare and lead fittings in an organised manner while accommodating the needs of actors, drapers and designers
      -Record notes made during the fitting and distribute to the correct departments
    • Professional Costume Intern and Wardrobe Supervisor
      Nashville Repertory Theatre
      Nashville, TN
      May 2016 - May 2017 (1 year)
      o Aid Costume Shop Manager with daily tasks including fittings, rentals, photo shoots, scheduling, paper work, shop upkeep o Assist Costume Designers and Stylist with pulling, shopping and returns o Pattern, construct and alter costumes o Create costume plots for shows o Prepare costumes and wigs before each performance, maintain the garments throughout the run and tend to any emergency repairs during a show o Help actors with quick changes backstage and supervise dressers during each performance
  • Awards

    Publications :

    Six featured in Vogue

    https://www.vogue.com/article/six-playwrights-lucy-moss-toby-marlow

    SIX featured in The New York Times

    https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/02/theater/six-musical-chicago-next-to-normal.html

    SIX featured in The Chicago Tribune

    https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/theater/ct-ent-six-chicago-shakes-review-ttd-0524-story.html

    Nell Gwynn featured in The New York Times

    https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/08/theater/chicago-theater-scene.html

  • Industries
    • Entertainment
  • Skills
    • Costume Design
    • Design Research
    • Fashion Design
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