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Rebecca Litsey

Summary

Rebecca Litsey is an organized and dependable candidate. She is adept at performing fittings and creating an efficient rapport with directors, designers, and actors. She is passionate about ensuring performers feel comfortable and confident. She looks forward to creating beautiful art with other hard working artists.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Costume Designer

Pocket Sandwich Theatre
03.2023 - 05.2023

Captain Phantasm VS the Nefarious Dr. Noir

  • Completed alterations to existing outfits to fit specific body sizes and types so actors could feel confident and comfortable.
  • Created visually appealing character styles that married story with director vision.
  • Created several spandex super hero style suits.
  • Weekly cleaned and conducted maintenance on costumes.
  • Instructed actors in makeup and hair styling.

Costume Assistant

Pocket Sandwich Theater
01.2023 - 02.2023

Dracula the Melodrama

  • Used sewing machines to execute alterations and repairs on clothing.
  • Wig styling and maintenance
  • On-site costume repair during productions
  • Liaised communication about costumes between cast and designer.
  • Instructed cast in makeup application.

Costume Assistant

Pocket Sandwich Theater
10.2022 - 12.2023

Ebenezer Scrooge 2022 and 2023

  • Performed maintenance on damaged garments during run of production.
  • Altered costume pieces to fit various body types without cutting into fabric so garments may be reused in future productions.
  • Wig styling and maintenance.
  • Collaborating with the Costume Designer in selecting garments for a cohesive ensemble.

Costume Designer

Pocket Sandwich Theatre
07.2023 - Current

Death the Musical III-Escape Room

  • Purchase and build distinct modern styles for each character.
  • Create doubled costumes, including wigs styled after actresses real hair, of four characters for a "Stunt double."
  • Maintain damaged garments and conduct laundry during production run.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Acting

UW-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
12.2018

Skills

  • Accessorizing
  • Budget Development
  • Costume Design
  • Alterations
  • Garment Fittings
  • Crochet

Timeline

Costume Designer

Pocket Sandwich Theatre
07.2023 - Current

Costume Designer

Pocket Sandwich Theatre
03.2023 - 05.2023

Costume Assistant

Pocket Sandwich Theater
01.2023 - 02.2023

Costume Assistant

Pocket Sandwich Theater
10.2022 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Acting

UW-Milwaukee
Rebecca Litsey