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Alice Costa Teixeira

Orlando,FL

Summary

Professional costume designer with broad industry experience and strong track record of delivering impactful designs. Skilled in fabric selection, pattern making, and tailoring, with focus on creativity and innovation. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability, and ensuring high-quality results under changing conditions. Dependable and results-driven, with keen eye for detail and passion for bringing characters to life through costume design.


Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Scenic Painter

Scenario Cockram
06.2024 - 03.2025
  • Developed paintings of realistic scenes, such as wood, metal, two-dimensional, and three-dimensional grass and rocks.
  • Assembled large scale structures such as walls, floors, platforms, stairs from various building materials.
  • Operated elevators safely while painting large-scale scenes
  • Applied multiple coats of paint to the scenery using a variety of tools such as airbrushes, rollers and brushes.
  • Prepared surfaces prior to painting by cleaning them with solvents or sanding them down.
  • Repaired existing sets and props that had become damaged over time due to wear and tear.
  • Applied paints, sealers and solvents to plaster, sheetrock, concrete and wood.
  • Mixed and applied paints, varnishes and sealants to promote lasting finish.
  • Prepared sheetrock, metal and wood surfaces for painting.
  • Maximized visual impact of theatrical backdrops through meticulous hand-painted murals and landscapes.
  • Elevated overall aesthetic appeal with expert use of color theory, perspective, and composition principles in scenic painting tasks.

Choreographer and Costume

Chocolate Nutcracker - Dr Phillips Cent 2022- 24
07.2022 - 11.2024
  • Developed choreography for musical productions.
  • Organized and rehearsed dancers to ensure that performances were of the highest quality.
  • Collaborated with directors, producers, and costume designers to create the desired effect.
  • Produced innovative routines that blended different styles of dance.
  • Conducted audition processes for potential cast members.
  • Coached performers on facial expressions, gestures, and body language in order to bring characters to life onstage.
  • Designed set pieces that would help bring the audience into the world of the story being told through dance.
  • Prepared choreography for individual and group performances.
  • Worked with directors to select costumes, music, effects and qualified dancers.
  • Developed detailed skhes of costumes for actors and dancers, incorporating the director's ideas.
  • Maintained records of costume inventory, ensuring all pieces were accounted for after each performance.
  • Collaborated with production staff to ensure timely completion of costumes within budget constraints.
  • Created custom-made accessories such as hats, headpieces and jewelry to complete the look of individual characters.
  • Sourced fabrics from local vendors in order to create authentic period pieces.
  • Selected colors and textures that best represented the character's personality.
  • Coordinated with hair and makeup artists regarding color palettes used in costuming.
  • Designed multiple versions of each costume to accommodate different body types in the cast.
  • Led fittings with actors, making necessary adjustments to ensure proper fit and comfort while maintaining the integrity of the design.
  • Expanded creative skillset through continuous professional development opportunities such as workshops, courses, or conferences.
  • Read scripts and researched appropriate costumes.
  • Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
  • Created detailed documentation for each costume piece, ensuring consistency across multiple productions or performers.
  • Collaborated with directors and producers to create visually striking costumes that supported the overall vision of the production.
  • Improved wardrobe maintenance processes by establishing cleaning schedules and storage protocols to prolong the life of costumes.
  • Created import and sourcing initiatives for fabrics and accessories.
  • Oversaw operation of on-site costume shop.
  • Consistently met tight deadlines under high-pressure circumstances, ensuring that all productions started on time with a fully prepared wardrobe.

Director and Producer of Sets and Costumes

Rhythm Dance Orlando
01.2018 - 01.2024
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
  • Creation of murals, backgrounds and different scenarios for school shows.
  • Creation of personalized sketches for all company events, and production of costumes.
  • Creation of original stories every year for recitals in the format of Broadway shows.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Casting direction for over 200 people per show.

Deep -Written by Alice Costa 2023 - Theatre Magnet Dr Phillips High School

  • Director,Choreographer, Costume and stage props designer, Soundtrack publisher.
  • Production developed for 6 months in total as you can see in the link below.

Tribute to Queen - Choreographed By Alice

Costa 2023 - Disney Imanigation Campus / City Walk Stage / Away Center Orlando

  • Choreographer, Costume designer, Soundtrack publisher.
  • Production developed for 2 months in total as you can see in the link below.

Saving Christmas -Written by Alice Costa

2022 - Titan Theatre Olympia High School

  • Director,Choreographer, Costume and stage props designer, Soundtrack publisher.
  • Production developed for 7 months in total as you can see in the link below.

Classes for Community with If You Foudation and Scholarship for the best

Students.

  • Teacher and ,Choreographer.
  • Production of the presentation developed for 1 year.

New West -Written by Alice Costa 2021 -

Titan Theatre Olympia High School

  • Director,Choreographer, Costume and stage props designer, Soundtrack publisher.
  • Production developed for 6 months in total as you can see in the link below.

All BarBeWord Competition - 2021

  • First Place - Ballet La Fille Mal Gardée/Solo
  • First Place - Neoclassic/Solo - Night
  • Second Place - JazzGroup - Unfortunately Human.
  • Second Place - Jazz duo - Rose and lames
  • Second Place - Musical Theatre solo - Maybe This
  • Time.
  • Third Place - Lyrical Jazz Duo - You Make me Feel
  • Third Place - Contemporary solo - Riding High
  • Third Place - Jazz Solo - Crazy and Insane

Saving Christmas -Written by Alice Costa

2020 - Pandemic Movie (Recording at

Rhythm Dance School

  • Choreographer, Costume designer, Soundtrack publisher.
  • Production developed for 4 months in total as you can see in the link below.

All Dance Word Competition - 2019

  • First Place - Jazz Duo - Blood//Water
  • Second Place - Jazz Solo - The Way
  • Third Place - lazz Solo - River

Always Dance USA Orlando - Competition

  • Best Overall Choreographer 2023 (Cash Prize)
  • First Place - Jazz Group - Unfortunately Human.
  • First Place - Jazz Solo - Have you ever felt a Fever?
  • First Place - Contemporary Solo - Itch
  • Second Place - Jazz Group - Everything becomes a continuous line
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
  • Led fittings with actors, making necessary adjustments to ensure proper fit and comfort while maintaining the integrity of the design.
  • Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
  • Improved wardrobe maintenance processes by establishing cleaning schedules and storage protocols to prolong the life of costumes.
  • Coordinated logistics, schedules, and talent management for smooth production flow and optimal results.
  • Coordinated with vendors to obtain supplies needed for shoots at best value for money.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms that contributed to the overall success of each project.
  • Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
  • Led brainstorming sessions with creative teams to develop unique story concepts that resonated with target audiences.

Scenic Painter

Hopi Hare Theme Park
05.2008 - 04.2011
  • I worked at the Hopi Hari theme park as an assistant, and in this work, I gained experience using a brush, airbrush, sandblaster, sander, preparing tools, coloring and preparing the same, painting fields and two-dimensional scenes, applying light, shadows, textures, and varied painting techniques to create functional and realistic scenes for depth, including techniques such as splatters, sponge stippling, cloth roller, dry brush, washes, stencil, patina, and simple painting. painting false finishes such as: wood, stone, marble, copper oxidation, rust, aging.
  • Mixed paints according to specific formulas and color charts in order to achieve desired results.
  • Built and designed intricate set pieces from wood, metal or other materials.
  • Fabricated props for stage plays by cutting, shaping and painting various materials.
  • Collaborated with directors, producers and other members of the production team in order to ensure quality results were achieved within budget constraints.
  • Produced intricate pieces of art by using ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, paints, pencils and computer software programs.
  • Developed color palettes, textures and patterns to create realistic scenic backdrops.
  • Created detailed drawings and skhes of scenery for theatrical productions.

Education

Associate of Arts - Fashion Design

Senac
São Paulo - Brazil
01-2017

Master of Arts - Dance / Fine Arts

Anhembi Morumbi University
São Paulo - Brazil
11-2008

Bachelor of Arts - Arts Producer

Anhembi Morumbi
São Paulo - Brazil
02-2008

Skills

  • Costume Design and Sewing Frabication
  • Airbrush
  • Production and organization of events
  • Solve problems creatively
  • Paint mixing
  • Lift Operation (Boom, Gene and Scissors) with certification
  • Visual element creation
  • Wall and surface repair
  • Color Theory
  • Project plans and reports
  • Creative
  • Sewing techniques
  • Digital illustration
  • Fitting adjustments
  • Fabric cutting
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Fabric selection
  • Production management
  • Cost control
  • Fashion industry awareness
  • Tailoring and accessorizing
  • Budget administration
  • Design management
  • Product development

Certification

  • Lift Operation (Boom, Gene and Scissors)

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual

Education and Training

other

Timeline

Scenic Painter

Scenario Cockram
06.2024 - 03.2025

Choreographer and Costume

Chocolate Nutcracker - Dr Phillips Cent 2022- 24
07.2022 - 11.2024

Director and Producer of Sets and Costumes

Rhythm Dance Orlando
01.2018 - 01.2024

Scenic Painter

Hopi Hare Theme Park
05.2008 - 04.2011

Associate of Arts - Fashion Design

Senac

Master of Arts - Dance / Fine Arts

Anhembi Morumbi University

Bachelor of Arts - Arts Producer

Anhembi Morumbi
Alice Costa Teixeira