Angela Harris

A designer/technician with over 25 years experience in costume and clothing design and construction, and educational theatre. Skilled at working with students of all ages and producing innovative costuming for theatre, dance, and individual clients. Proven history of creativity, reliability and professionalism.

• Youth Education, Supervised Stuart Cramer High School students in designing and building award-winning costumes (2018-2020), Curriculum development for costume technology, Curriculum Development and implementation for afterschool care, summer camp, and costume classes., Director of youth performance troupe
• Project and Event Management, Experience keeping teams of adults and students working toward a stated goal while remaining on schedule and within budget, Direct supervision of employees and volunteers, Crowd control and safety enforcement at events with upwards of 2,000 patrons
• Historical Education and Interpretation, Interdisciplinary lesson plan development, classroom lecture, and student skills assessment across disciplines for students ages 4 to adult, Development and presentation of historical demonstrations and lectures using historical methods., Developed costumed character presentations aligned to the state curriculum. (Ie. Portrayed Anne Bonney for NC 4th grade classes to support and engage students in NC history)., Dramaturgy
• Arts Integration, Costume design and clothing fabrication practitioner and educator., Community engagement in arts programs, Partnership with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library to create Project Runway: An Upcycle event bridging skills in consumer science, fine arts, sustainability., Partnership with Charlotte/Mecklenburg Library in development of Imaginon displays.
• Youth Mentorship, Advisor for an international youth service program. Responsibilities included guiding youth in service projects, character development, volunteerism, fundraising, financial management, and event planning., College and Scholarship research and application assistance.