Joanna Becker
Education
B.A. THEATRE (COSTUMING/PERFORMANCE) Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, IL (2013)
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STUDY ABROAD (London/Florence) Lake Forest College, (Spring 2012)
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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
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Assist Costumier with general office tasks
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Organize, order and sign out pointe and ballet shoes for company members
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LAKE FOREST COLLEGE--Lake Forest, IL (January 2013-May 2013)
Costume Coordinator/ Shop Manager "Little Women the Musical "
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Research authentic historical Civil War period garments
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Pull and keep an inventory of 1850's-60's costumes from a costume warehouse
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Facilitate student workers and train them in hand and machine sewing, quick changes and hair styling
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Conduct costume alterations to fit actors
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Manage student workers' time cards and schedules
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Create expences sheet and manage costume budget
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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
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Sew, press, and complete assigned garments by hand or machine
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Manage time efficiently to complete each assignment in a timley manor
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Addressed issues/concerns with costume shop manager and designer about assignments
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Organized and maintained clean sewing area
Internships
CHICAGO CHILDREN'S THEATRE--Chicago, IL (September 2012-February 2014)
Artistic/Education Intern
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Coordinate school visits to theatre by managing efficient arrivals of large student groups and ensuring safety
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Develop student study guides for two productions by researching relevent facts about the productions historical contexts
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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
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Assist with warmups and theatre games with children ages 8-10, including a student on the autism spectrum
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Engage the students creativly by encouraging and assisting them with creating their own dance choreography
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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
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Log all voicemails, return calls, reply to and send company E-mails
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Connect with patrons through promoting production by creating online listings
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Assist with auditions, casting and boxoffice duties
ANNA G. COSTUMES-- Chicago, IL (January-May 2013)
Costume Stitcher
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Sew costumes of various dificulty levels
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Create patterns for specific costume designs and embellishments
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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
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Fashioned lighting design for stage performances such as American Idol winner, David Cook
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Operated rigging and grid equipment for lighting and set
2010 - present
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)