Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
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Accomplishments
Affiliations
Mean Girls Costume Design
Anastasia Costume Design
The Drowsy Chaperone Costume Design
I Never Saw Another Butterfly Costume Design
Oliver Costume Design
Timeline
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Lilly Marcel

New Port Richey,FL

Summary

Experienced Costume Designer adept at creating entire production looks. Technically proficient in sewing, fitting, and modifying costumes. Excellent budget administrator and project manager. Multi-talented Costume Designer adept at taking on challenging productions. Experienced in period dramas, contemporary periods, science fiction, fantasy and more. Exceptional seamstress and creative pattern designer.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Costume Designer

River Ridge Highschool
New Port Richey, FL
10.2022 - Current
  • Costume Design & Construction: Managed the design and creation of costumes, including selecting fabrics, creating patterns, and constructing garments. Designed costumes for main actors and extras, and created mood boards and sketches.
  • Fitting & Alterations: Coordinated fittings, alterations, and adjustments for cast members. Supervised dressers and ensured proper fit and styling during performances.
  • Collaboration and Coordination: Worked with directors, producers, and other production staff to align costumes with the show's vision. Consulted with hair stylists for cohesive looks, and coordinated with vendors for props.
  • Maintenance & Safety: Developed maintenance plans, cleaned and repaired costumes, and ensured safety regulations were followed. Managed inventory and documented designs.
  • Budget & Reporting: Created and managed costume budgets and captured post-show recaps to identify successes and areas for improvement.

Costume Designer

Centerstage
Trinity, FL
05.2024 - 06.2024
  • Created a detailed list for each performer detailing what items they need for each scene change.
  • Attended rehearsals regularly in order to observe how the actor moves while wearing their costume.
  • Maintained continuity by ensuring that all performers wore the same version of their costume at every show.
  • Designed multiple versions of each costume to accommodate different body types in the cast.
  • Supervised wardrobe crew during performances, ensuring quick changes between scenes were executed properly.
  • Kept up to date on fashion trends and historical styles to ensure accuracy in designs.
  • Reviewed scripts thoroughly prior to designing costumes so as to understand character development arcs.
  • Managed purchases of ready-made costumes from suppliers or rental companies when necessary.
  • Organized fittings and alterations for cast members to ensure a perfect fit for each costume piece.
  • Selected colors and textures that best represented the character's personality.
  • Communicated effectively with other departments including lighting, sound, scenic design, about any changes needed due to costuming decisions.

Skills

  • Textile knowledge
  • Deadline-oriented
  • Character Development
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Social Media
  • Superb attention to detail
  • Problem Solving
  • Budget Management
  • Wigs knowledge
  • Superior communication skills
  • Apparel styling techniques
  • Management skills
  • Makeup understanding
  • Pattern creation
  • Garment fittings
  • Period and genre knowledge
  • Sewing proficiency

Accomplishments

  • Broadway Stars of The Future: Mean Girls Costume Design
  • Critics Choice Thespians: Ensemble Acting
  • District 14 Student Repersentive of Florida Thespians

Affiliations

  • 10 years of Odyssey of the Mind
  • National Honors Society
  • Thespians- 4 years

Mean Girls Costume Design

The costume design for "Mean Girls the Musical" is characterized by its contemporary style, attention to individual character traits, and ability to capture the high school setting’s energy. The costumes not only highlight the social dynamics and character evolution but also ensure that quick changes and high-energy performances are seamlessly supported.

Anastasia Costume Design

The costume design for "Anastasia" emphasizes historical accuracy and character-driven detail, using luxurious fabrics and intricate designs to depict the grandeur of early 20th-century Europe. The costumes support dramatic storytelling and character development, reflecting the transformation of the protagonist and the opulence of the imperial court.

The Drowsy Chaperone Costume Design

The costume design for "The Drowsy Chaperone" highlights the glamour and whimsy of the 1920s through vibrant, period-accurate outfits. The designs enhance character development and the theatricality of the show, featuring luxurious fabrics, detailed embellishments, and efficient quick change solutions to support the musical's energetic and comedic elements.

I Never Saw Another Butterfly Costume Design

The costume design for "I Never Saw Another Butterfly" emphasizes historical authenticity and emotional depth, using period-accurate garments and symbolic details to portray the Holocaust era and the experiences of young characters. The design aims to create an impactful visual representation that supports the narrative and evokes empathy, while also ensuring practicality and functionality for the actors.

Oliver Costume Design

The costume design for "Oliver!" combines historical accuracy with character-driven details to vividly portray Victorian London. The design highlights social class distinctions and supports the musical’s narrative through period-specific clothing, practical considerations for dynamic scenes, and thematic color and texture choices.

Timeline

Costume Designer

Centerstage
05.2024 - 06.2024

Head Costume Designer

River Ridge Highschool
10.2022 - Current

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