Lauren Natasha Hall

Education

Equipment

My Equipment/Kit: Clothes / Costume Steamer, Domestic Overlocker, Domestic Sewing Machine, Overlocker, Sewing Machine, Steam Iron, Steamer

I can use: Clothes / Costume Steamer, Industrial Steam Irons, Industrial Sewing Machines / Overlocker, Steam iron, domestic overlocker, industrial overlocker, domestic sewing machine, Overlocker, Steamer, Sewing Machine

About me

I specialise in the backstage running of theatre as an experienced Wardrobe Mistress and Supervisor. Having gained a vast spectrum of experience and skills working on UK and International Tours, Pantomimes, Film, Theatre and Television. I hold great strength in my ability to run wardrobe, managing dressing plots, proactively dealing with last minute changes and fixes whilst maintaining a great deal of pride in my high attention to detail and creative eye.

My skills set highlights my logical, organisational and proficient ability to handle and prioritise workload, ability to work from my own initiative to achieve professional results as well as demonstrating leadership and managerial skills. Along with my adaptability to creatively problem solve on my feet, visualising and creating quick change artistry. Together with thriving on the energetic, fast-paced nature of the theatrical industry, working under pressure to strict deadlines. I possess strong organisational and communicational skills, mixed with power in my ability to self-motivate, project and budget manage. Ensuring the relevant flow of information both within the departments and to others is clear, facilitating costume requirements for all in house and visiting productions.

Ability to work off my own initiative to undertake in jobs outside of remit to ensure the job is completed to the strict deadlines, either as a motivating team-leader or as part of the creative team to create the most professional outcome. Holding great strength in my ability to prepare for technical and dress rehearsals, fittings and alterations, to undertake in pre-show checks, setting up quick change areas and preparation of costumes ready for curtain up. Working closely with the designer and other members of the creative team to collaboratively complete the job to the most specialised outcome.

Strong ability to project, schedule and budget manage over a project and liaise between departments to estimate costs and time scale of the project, holding great power in my historical and contextual costume knowledge. Attentive to the needs of performers to put others at ease, especially when working with actors when dressing them. Ensuring the relevant dressing requirements and dressing room needs are met in a reasonable and flexible manor.

Meticulous note taker including pre-set notes, daily laundry and show notes, keeping that up-to-date for other wardrobe staff to cover. Ensuring a safe working environment for all members of the department as well as clean working areas for safety of smooth running quick change areas.
Additional skills:
Pattern Cutting, drafting - Alterations* - Dressing* - Creation of Dressing Plots – Industrial/ Domestic sewing - Costume Maintenance* - Adobe (Photoshop, InDesign)* - Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)* - Text Analysis – Project Management* – Budget Management* – Time Management* – Project Planning* - Scheduling* - Organisation* - Team Management* - Flexible* - Costumes Sourcing / Hiring (*highly qualified)
Referees:
Tim Austin (Production Manager Pageant: The Musical) removed

Matt Firth (Owner / Producer Stage Acts Entertainment) removed

Jacob Amos (Company Stage Manager ‘Cinderella’ Hazlitt Theatre) removed


Crew:
I'am a costume maker recently graduated from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, studying Theatre Practice: Costume Construction graduating with a 2:1. During the course I have undertaken in a variety of different projects and productions. Specialising in the running of theatre as a Wardrobe Mistress and has found great success from this, going on to work with the BBC on Live TV as part of running backstage wardrobe. I also have experience in Window Dressing and has most recently been a part of the visual team responsible for creating The Conran Shops London Christmas display and Window 2015 'Christmas In Space'. As a costume maker, I specialise in dance-wear specifically Ballroom and Latin, both men's and women's costumes.

My skills set highlights my logical and creative ability to think on my feet, work efficiently and effectively under pressure and have the ability to lead and motivate a team. With my skills ranging from pattern drafting all the way through to the final make, including corsetry, tailoring and stretch-wear. I also possess strong organisational skills to be able to run the backstage of theatrical wardrobe, run a team of dressers as well as being able to maintain a constant professional look with every show.
Referees:
Caroline Townsend - removed

License & Passport

Skills

Secondary Job Title	Wardrobe Assistant
Job Titles	General Wigs, Costume Designer, Set Dresser, Props Assistant / Support, Props Buyer, Props Master, Wardrobe / Wardrobe Support, Costumer Maker
Years in industry	3 to 6 years