Justin Tejada
Stratford
Summary
Up and coming costume designer. Works primarily as a designer and counselor for TakePartTheater and own high school. Able to work under small timeframes and small budgets. While also experienced in all aspects of theater, costume design is the main strength.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Costume Designer, General Stage Crew
TakePartTheater
04.2023 - Current
- Designed costumes for several youth and teen productions
- Assisted as general stage-crew for said productions
- Sole costume designer that worked to bring all of the directors visions to life
Costume Assistant
New Paradigm Theatre Company
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Interned with professional costume designers
- Assisted with wardrobe and clothing storage
- Worked in alterations
Head Costume Designer
Stratford High School
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted in designing and sewing costumes
- Maintained a clear and strict budget
- Trained and mentored underclassmen in costume design, costume storage and cleaning
- Nominated for a costume design Halo Award in 2025
Spotlight Operator
Downtown Cabaret Theatre
09.2025 - 10.2025
- Operated and adjusted lighting equipment to enhance production quality during live events.
- Collaborated with stage managers to synchronize lighting cues with performance schedules.
- Operated 2 spotlight cues at once when the other spotlight died at the beginning of the show
Education
High School Diploma -
Stratford High School
Stratford, CT04-2026
Skills
- Costume Design
- Budget Management
- Acting
- Stage Management
- Sewing and Alterations
- Communication
- Creative Planning
- Works Well With kids
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Spotlight Operator
Downtown Cabaret Theatre
09.2025 - 10.2025
Costume Assistant
New Paradigm Theatre Company
07.2025 - 08.2025
Head Costume Designer
Stratford High School
09.2024 - Current
Costume Designer, General Stage Crew
TakePartTheater
04.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Stratford High School