Michelle Ward
Credits
| Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |
Deputy Dresser
Theatre |
A Sunny Afternoon SFP Sunny Limited |
Harold Pinter |
| 2012 |
Wardrobe Assistant
Theatre |
Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts Costume dept |
|
| 2012 |
Dresser
Theatre |
Shrek Dreamworks Animation |
Drury Lane |
| 2012 |
Dresser
Theatre |
Ghost the Musical Ghost London |
Piccadilly Theatre |
| 2012 |
Costume Supervisor
Theatre |
Falstaff Opera Berbigiues |
Chateau de Berbigiues |
| 2012 |
Fashion Fitter
Event |
Bespoke Alterations Harrods |
|
| 2011 |
Deputy Head of Wardrobe
Theatre |
West Australian Academy of Performing Arts Costume dept |
|
| 2010 |
Wardrobe Assistant
Theatre |
West Australian Academy of Performing Arts Costume dept |
|
| 2009 |
Dresser and Costume Maintenance
Theatre |
The Magic Flute, The Barber of Seville,The Love of the Nightingale etc Western Australian Opera Company |
His Majesty's Theatre, Perth |
| 2009 |
Wardrobe Supervisor
Theatre |
Les Miserables MS Society of WA |
The Regal, Perth |
| 2009 |
Costume Supervisor
Theatre |
Glass Menageire Black Swan Theatre Company |
|
| 2009 |
Costume Supervisor
Theatre |
Antigone ThinIce |
|
| 2008 |
Costume Supervisor
Theatre |
Glorious! Perth Theatre Company |
His Majesty's Theatre, Perth |
| 2008 |
Costume Supervisor
Theatre |
The Red Shoes ThinIce |
|
| 2007 |
Costume Supervisor
Theatre |
The Goat Perth Theatre Company |
Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts |
| 2007 |
Costume Supervisior
Theatre |
The Goose Chase ThinIce |
Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts |
| 2007 |
Costume Supervisor
Theatre |
A Comedey of Errors Deckchair Theatre Company |
Shakespeare in the Park, Kings Park |
Education
| Year | Qualification | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Advanced diploma of Costume for Performance | West Australian Academy of Performing Arts |
| 2002 | Certificate IV in Clothing Production | Ultimo Tafe |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit:
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About me
I have been employed in many different roles from costume supervisor, freelance maker, alterations to dressing and wardrobe supervisor. At the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts I was responsible for teaching and mentoring costume and design students working on productions produced by the academy. This involved construction, fitting and altering costumes as well as supervising the students in managerial roles like costume supervisor and dressing supervisor(wardrobe manager).Additional skills:
Good knowledge of costume history, Great costume construction skills including pattern cutting, ballet bodices and tutu's, stretch wear and millinery, dyeing and art finishing,Excellent people skills and time management.
Referees:
Andrea Gaskill, Wardrobe Manager removed
Fleur Kingsland, Costume Course Co-ordinator
removed
Crew:
I am an experienced costume maker, freelance costume supervisor new to London looking for new experiences within film and theatre.
Skills
| Secondary Job Title | Costume Maker |
|---|---|
| Job Titles | Hair Stylist, Costume Designer, Costumer Maker, Costume / Costume Support, Wardrobe / Wardrobe Support, Set Dresser |
| Years in industry | 3 to 6 years |
| Work Permits | Australia, EU |