Rebecca Cartwright
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document fileRebecca Cartwright CV
Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2016 |
Participating Designer
Theatre |
FUSE Charlie Kenbar & Celine Lowenthal / Sheffield Theatres |
Crucible Theatre |
2016 |
Plan & deliver 4 1hour hands on education sessions based around costume for theatre and opera with KS2 groups
Event |
Singing Schools Opera North Residency (Hull) |
|
2015 |
Assistant to the Designer
Theatre |
Hansel And Gretel Henry Bell / Stephen Joseph Theatre |
Stephen Joseph Theatre |
2015 |
Costume Designer / Maker
Theatre |
The Divide Alan Ayckbourn / Stephen Joseph Theatre |
|
2015 |
Costume and Puppet Designer / Supervisor
Theatre |
Little Shop of Horrors YMCA Leisure Centre |
YMCA Leisure Centre Scarborough |
2015 |
Costume Designer / Supervisor
Theatre |
Tiny Time Tales: Billy Brite Series Stephen Joseph Outreach |
Stephen Joseph Theatre |
2014 |
Costume Designer / Supervisor
Theatre |
Tiny Time Tales: The Little Alien Who Ate Christmas Stephen Joseph Outreach |
Stephen Joseph Theatre |
2014 |
Wardrobe Assistant
Theatre |
Aladdin Stephen Joseph Theatre |
Stephen Joseph Theatre |
2014 |
Wardrobe Assistant
Theatre |
Slipping Stephen Joseph Theatre |
Stephen Joseph Theatre |
2014 |
Wardrobe Assistant
Theatre |
Screenplay Stephen Joseph Theatre |
Stephen Joseph Theatre |
2014 |
Wardrobe Assistant
Theatre |
Roundelay Stephen Joseph Theatre |
Stephen Joseph Theatre |
2014 |
Wardrobe Assistant
Theatre |
The Boy Who Fell Into a Book Stephen Joseph Theatre |
Stephen Joseph Theatre |
2014 |
Wardrobe Assistant
Theatre |
Box and Cox Stephen Joseph Theatre |
Stephen Joseph Theatre |
2014 |
Wardrobe Assistant / Dresser
Theatre |
Last Train to Scarborough Stephen Joseph Theatre |
Stephen Joseph Theatre |
2014 |
Costume Designer / Supervisor
Theatre |
Jesus Christ Superstar YMCA Leisure Centre |
YMCA Leisure Centre Scarborough |
2013 |
Wardrobe Assistant
Theatre |
The School Mistress Stephen Joseph Theatre |
Stephen Joseph Theatre |
2013 |
Wardrobe Assistant
Theatre |
Beauty and the Beast Stephen Joseph Theatre |
Stephen Joseph Theatre |
2013 |
Wardrobe Assistant
Theatre |
Laughton Stephen Joseph Theatre |
Stephen Joseph Theatre |
2013 |
Wardrobe Assistant
Theatre |
Muddy Cows Stephen Joseph Theatre |
Stephen Joseph Theatre |
2013 |
Wardrobe Assistant
Theatre |
Farcicals Stephen Joseph Theatre |
Stephen Joseph Theatre |
2013 |
Wardrobe Assistant
Theatre |
Arrivals and Departures Stephen Joseph Theatre |
Stephen Joseph Theatre |
2012 |
Wardrobe Assistant
Theatre |
Soul Man Stephen Joseph Theatre |
Stephen Joseph Theatre |
2012 |
Wardrobe Assistant
Theatre |
Surprises Stephen Joseph Theatre |
Stephen Joseph Theatre |
2012 |
Wardrobe Assistant
Theatre |
Lost and Found Stephen Joseph Theatre |
Stephen Joseph Theatre |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2013 | BA Hons: Historical and Performance Costume Design and Construction for Stage and Screen | University of Hull / Yorkshire Coast College |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit: Domestic Machine (Janome), Domestic Overlocker (Janome)
I can use: Sewing Machine, industrial overlocker, Domestic Machine (Janome), Domestic Overlocker (Janome)
About me
A strong period & performance maker, who always strives for high standards, with substantial experience as a wardrobe assistant for regional theatre. I have a flair for puppetry and prop costumes, a passion for detailed intricate textile work, and an ambition to design costume for Theatre.I graduated from Hull university in 2013 with a 1st in Historical & performance Costume Design & Construction for Stage and Screen, specialising in design.
I'm an outgoing, personable member of any team who also thrives on my initiative. A fast learner, I am always keen to learn new skills and techniques. I take direction and delegation very well and am extremely motivated and hard working. I am also all experienced in supervising and leading amateur volunteers as well as trained practitioners.
Additional skills:
Costume history & excellent research skills
Costume & Puppet Design
Illustration
Costume plotting
Budget management
Wardrobe supervision
Hiring & Sourcing
Fitting
Dressing
Costume setting
Laundry / Ironing
Repairs / Maintenance
Alterations
Garment adaptations
Knowledge of industrial & domestic machines & overlockers
Large & small scale puppet making
Body padding
Millinery
Corsetry
Dancewear & Lycra
Recycled costuming
Single & two part casting and moulding with plater and latex
Large scale bamboo puppetry
Varaform / foam prop heads
Large scale tyvek structure construction
Tutu making
Ruff making
Experienced with disperse/ procion and acid dyes
Flat pettern drafting
Cutting & draping on a stand
Textiles manipulation
Hand & machine embroidery
Wire work
Upholstery
Experienced with hand held/ bench drill press, hand saw/ ban saw, bench & angle grinders
Heat Gun
Referees:
Available on request
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Costume Designer |
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Job Titles | Hair Stylist, Costume Designer, Costumer Maker, Costume / Costume Support, Wardrobe / Wardrobe Support, Prop Maker, Props Buyer, Props Assistant / Support, Set Dresser |
Years in industry | 1 to 3 years |