Education

B.A. THEATRE (COSTUMING/PERFORMANCE) Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, IL (2013)

STUDY ABROAD (London/Florence) Lake Forest College, (Spring 2012)
SEMESTER STUDY (Fashion Design/Television Production) Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL (Fall 2013)

Professional Experience

PITTSBURGH BALLET THEATRE- Pittsburgh, PA (October 2015- August 2020

Assistant Costumer

Assist Costumier with general office tasks
Organize, order and sign out pointe and ballet shoes for company members

LAKE FOREST COLLEGE--Lake Forest, IL (January 2013-May 2013)

Costume Coordinator/ Shop Manager "Little Women the Musical "

Research authentic historical Civil War period garments
Pull and keep an inventory of 1850's-60's costumes from a costume warehouse
Facilitate student workers and train them in hand and machine sewing, quick changes and hair styling
Conduct costume alterations to fit actors
Manage student workers' time cards and schedules
Create expences sheet and manage costume budget
Organize workshops for students teaching basic corset making and millinery taught by a Chicago-based costume designer

PENINSULA PLAYERS THEATRE-- Door County, WI (Summer 2014)

Stitcher

Sew, press, and complete assigned garments by hand or machine
Manage time efficiently to complete each assignment in a timley manor
Addressed issues/concerns with costume shop manager and designer about assignments
Organized and maintained clean sewing area

Internships

CHICAGO CHILDREN'S THEATRE--Chicago, IL (September 2012-February 2014)

Artistic/Education Intern

Coordinate school visits to theatre by managing efficient arrivals of large student groups and ensuring safety
Develop student study guides for two productions by researching relevent facts about the productions historical contexts
Assist with fundraising by stuffing/mailing envelopes to donors as well as selling tickets for CCT's annual auction and gala

Assistant to Musical Director, Glee Club after school program

Assist with warmups and theatre games with children ages 8-10, including a student on the autism spectrum
Engage the students creativly by encouraging and assisting them with creating their own dance choreography
Promote CCT's Glee Club by filming and editing a video of "Glee Club" rehearsals and performance

THE ARTISTIC HOME-- Chicago, IL (January-May 2013)

Marketing

Log all voicemails, return calls, reply to and send company E-mails
Connect with patrons through promoting production by creating online listings
Assist with auditions, casting and boxoffice duties

ANNA G. COSTUMES-- Chicago, IL (January-May 2013)

Costume Stitcher

Sew costumes of various dificulty levels
Create patterns for specific costume designs and embellishments
Assist with backstage and on-set wardrobe duties during Red Moon Theatre's anual fundraising event

LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER-- Santa Fe, NM (Summer 2009)

Technical Theatre

Fashioned lighting design for stage performances such as American Idol winner, David Cook
Operated rigging and grid equipment for lighting and set

Santa Fe, NM

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2010 - present

Film and Theatrical Volunteer Experience

Actor, Silver Leaf Films, Door County, WI (Summer 2014)
Usher, Third Avenue Playhouse, Door County, WI (Summer 2013)
Mentor/Stitcher/Backstage, Pandemonium Productions, Santa Fe, NM (2005-2010)

Joanna Becker

Education

Professional Experience

PITTSBURGH BALLET THEATRE- Pittsburgh, PA (October 2015- August 2020

Assistant Costumer

​Assist Costumier with general office tasks

Organize, order and sign out pointe and ballet shoes for company members

LAKE FOREST COLLEGE--Lake Forest, IL (January 2013-May 2013)

Costume Coordinator/ Shop Manager "Little Women the Musical "

Research authentic historical Civil War period garments

Pull and keep an inventory of 1850's-60's costumes from a costume warehouse

Facilitate student workers and train them in hand and machine sewing, quick changes and hair styling

Conduct costume alterations to fit actors

Manage student workers' time cards and schedules

Create expences sheet and manage costume budget

Organize workshops for students teaching basic corset making and millinery taught by a Chicago-based costume designer

PENINSULA PLAYERS THEATRE-- Door County, WI (Summer 2014)

Stitcher

Internships

CHICAGO CHILDREN'S THEATRE--Chicago, IL (September 2012-February 2014)

Artistic/Education Intern

Coordinate school visits to theatre by managing efficient arrivals of large student groups and ensuring safety

Develop student study guides for two productions by researching relevent facts about the productions historical contexts

Assist with fundraising by stuffing/mailing envelopes to donors as well as selling tickets for CCT's annual auction and gala

Assistant to Musical Director, Glee Club after school program

Assist with warmups and theatre games with children ages 8-10, including a student on the autism spectrum

Engage the students creativly by encouraging and assisting them with creating their own dance choreography

Promote CCT's Glee Club by filming and editing a video of "Glee Club" rehearsals and performance

THE ARTISTIC HOME-- Chicago, IL (January-May 2013)

Marketing

Log all voicemails, return calls, reply to and send company E-mails

Connect with patrons through promoting production by creating online listings

Assist with auditions, casting and boxoffice duties

ANNA G. COSTUMES-- Chicago, IL (January-May 2013)

Costume Stitcher

Sew costumes of various dificulty levels

Create patterns for specific costume designs and embellishments

Assist with backstage and on-set wardrobe duties during Red Moon Theatre's anual fundraising event

LENSIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER-- Santa Fe, NM (Summer 2009)

Technical Theatre

Fashioned lighting design for stage performances such as American Idol winner, David Cook

Operated rigging and grid equipment for lighting and set

Film and Theatrical Volunteer Experience

Assist Costumier with general office tasks