Liz is a Chicago Tailor who specializes in the custom creation of theatrical costumes ranging from historic to modern.
Characterization
through
Creation.
Experience
Staff FIRST HAND
Goodman Theatre Company
Chicago, IL 59 productions 2015-Present
Assist the Head Draper in construction and alteration of all costumes, lead and assist in fittings, maintain equipment, supply inventory, projecting labor needs, and executing the Costume Designer’s vision for each production on time.
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Costume Shop Manager/Draper
Weston Playhouse Theatre COmpany
weston, VT 21 productions 2012-2014
Responsibilities included pre-production planning, season budgeting, purchasing, maintaining equipment, pattern drafting, fitting actors, training interns, and supervising costume construction.
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FIRST HAND
Albama Shakespeare Festival
Montgomery, AL 18 productions 2012-2015
Assisted Head Tailor in all aspects of clothing construction such as: mocking up garments, documenting fitting notes, instructing Stitchers, and piece upkeep for duration of performances.
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FIRST HAND
University of Delaware
Proffessional Trainging Program/Resident Ensemble Players
Newark, DE 11 productions 2010-2012
Duties included cutting, stitching, dyeing, distressing, millinery, sourcing fashion fabric, shopping clothing and accessories for productions, and meticulously reconciling all purchasing.
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