Donna Allen
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Highlights
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Costume Work Experience
Buck’s Rock Performing Arts and Creative Camp 22nd June 2011 – 23rd August 2011
Costume Designer His Girl Friday Gypsy (Musical)
Joint Costume Designer The Real Inspector Hound And Miss Reardon Drinks A little
My role and responsibilities included:
• Reading scripts to identify storylines and major and minor character roles
• Researching and producing design ideas for costumes, accessories, hair and make-up
• Liaising with directors and production crew to discuss concepts and present my ideas
• Planning and monitoring the design budget for each character
• Sourcing appropriate materials including fabric and trims, pulling from stock and manufacturing
• Initial measuring and fitting, making alterations, distressing and dying to time and budget
• Washing, ironing and general repairs of costumes
• Producing a costume plot for the director and wardrobe assistants
• Attending weekly progress meetings, technical and dress rehearsals and performances
Assistant Costume Designer and Manufacturer
Dance Show Act 1 Dance Show Act 2 Clown Show 1 Clown Show 2
Wardrobe Assistant and Dresser
• Marcus is Walking • The House of Bernarda Alba • Sweeney Todd (Musical)
• Neighborhood 3 • Our Town • Ablaze
Angels The Costumiers (London) July 2009
• Assisted costumiers in pulling and putting together costumes for productions
• Tidy, sort, colour code and organise stock and accessories including millinery and fancy dress
• Quality control and basic garment alterations
• Involved in re-organising costumes while the warehouse was being re-structured
I have a BA (Hons) degree in Fashion Studies from the University of Lincoln. The following shows the relevant skills and experience I gained from my degree:
• Research • Design Development • Basic Fashion Illustration
• Pattern Cutting • Garment Manufacture • Essay Writing / Dissertation
• Basic Millinery • Knitwear • Presentation
What I lack in experience I more than make up for in dedication, enthusiasm and hardwork for the task at hand. I am use to working very long unsocial able hours and I am prepared to continue to work until the job is completed.