Jacob DeeJay Donnelly

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Equipment

My Equipment/Kit: Domestic Sewing Machines (Singer, Bernina 1008, Brother), Industrial Overlocker (Orion)

I can use: Industrial Overlocker (Orion), Industrial Sewing Machine (Singer/Tony), Domestic Sewing Machines (Singer, Bernina 1008, Brother)

About me

Currently in London for the Summer as Dresser for Groundhog Day the musical at the Old Vic, Im hoping to go back on tour towards the Autumn as a Deputy. My skills vary from Wigs to Costume, which Im finding is putting prospective employers off as I imagine they think Im half of one and six of dozen of the other when it comes to skill levels in each genre. I plan to stay in theatre for work, and Im just getting started, I find it helps to be multi skilled in our industry in order to survive, I also Love wigs as much as tailoring as much as wardrobe.
A big job for me recently was being a Cosmetologist and Costume assistant for Disney Cruise Line for five years, and since a dresser for Theatre and TV. I m always looking to improve my skills, so after my junior wigs assistant roll on Mary Poppins 2015 UK & Ireland Tour, I was trainned under Vincenza Miele at the Wig Room Training Academy, London. (a gem of a course if your thinking of practicing wigs without the uni price tag)

My interest in Wigs grew from working on the first WICKED UK and Ireland Tour 2013. As a junior wardrobe assistant, I graduated from Junior to the Elphaba dresser within a few weeks. a great job for me.

I studied costume making and Tailoring at Arts University College Bornemouth, they are skills I still practice at work and as a hobby.
I will hopefully be improving my skills further in the future as I look into courses in wig knotting, barbering and ethnic hair when available. Also Tailoring. I have recently been participating in online wig courses and pattern drafting in spare time.

Thanks.

Additional skills:
Personal dresser/quick change dresser/laundry & pressing.
Wig and Facial Hair; synthetic and natural hair experience, washing, setting, styling, maintaining, dressing.
Costume; repair, cleaning, fittings, zips, maintanence.

Other;
Experience in natural makeup techniques and prosthetics (false noses, chins, baldcaps)
Tailoring skill and technique,
pattern cutting and drapery,
corsetry,
Dancewear & Lycra,
embroidery.
Industry awards:
Technician of the year 2019, Crew Awards, Disney Cruise Line.
Additional information:
- Cruise Ship Wigs and Costume Tech (5 years)
- Two major UK & Ireland tours (4 years+)
- Roles in West End Theatres and Costume Studios.
-'Costume shop manager' in Falmouth, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA for two summers at the College Light Opera Company. (18 shows)
-Assistant Designer, Wardrobe and sewing technician for Liverpool based 'Lodestar theatre company' productions for site specific shakespear summer festivals (2007-08)

License & Passport

Skills

Secondary Job Title	Wardrobe / Wardrobe Support
Job Titles	Production Support, Hair Stylist, Costume Designer, Costumer Maker, Costume / Costume Support, Wardrobe / Wardrobe Support, Set Dresser, General Staff, Theatre Technician, General Wigs
Years in industry	6+ years
Work Permits	USA