Chaja Verkerk
Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2023 |
Costume Supervisor & Head of Wardrobe
Performing Arts |
Evita Fourth Wall Live |
Theatre Royal Drury Lane |
2023 |
Costume Supervisor & Head of Wardrobe
Performing Arts |
Love Never Dies Fourth Wall Live |
Theatre Royal Drury Lane |
2023 |
Maintenance
Performing Arts |
Lion King Disney |
Bristol |
2023 |
Costume Designer
Performing Arts |
The Many Death of Mike Malloy |
Plymouth |
2023 |
Head of Wardrobe
Performing Arts |
Legally Blonde |
Cambridge |
2023 |
Wardrobe Assistant (covid cover)
Performing Arts |
Coppelia BIrmingham Royal Ballet |
|
2022 |
Head of Wardrobe
Theatre |
Peter Pan UKP |
Croydon Fairfield Halls |
2022 |
Wardrobe Deputy
Theatre |
Bonnie and Clyde in Concert 4th Wall Live |
Theatre Royal Drury Lane |
2022 |
Wardrobe Assistant
Theatre |
Beauty and the Beast Disney |
|
2022 |
Head of Wardrobe
Theatre |
Rock of Ages DLAP |
Touring |
2021 |
Dresser
Theatre |
Beauty and the Beast Disney |
Touring |
2021 |
Styling - Dresser on set
Television |
Dertigers NPO |
|
2020 |
Wardrobe Assistant
Theatre |
Hello Dolly Media Lane |
|
2019 |
Deputy wardrobe
Theatre |
Beauty and the Beast UKP |
Aylesbury |
2019 |
Styling
Commercials & Industrials |
RTL Pakt Uit RTL NL |
|
2019 |
Maintenance
Theatre |
Book of Mormon Sonia Friedman Productions |
Carre Amsterdam |
2019 |
Styling & Dresser on set
Television |
De Toekomst is fantastisch Joseff Iping / VPRO |
|
2018 |
Head of Wardrobe
Theatre |
Showponies Gijs de Lange / More theaterproducties |
Touring |
2018 |
Wardrobe assistant & seamstress
Theatre |
Hans Kloks House of Horrors Jan Aarntzen / Stardust International BV |
Touring |
2018 |
Head of Wardrobe
Theatre |
Soof de Musical Jos Thie / Cook-A-Dream |
Touring |
2017 |
Wardrobe assistant
Theatre |
The Nutcracker De Dutch Don't Dance Division |
Zuiderstrandtheater - The Hague |
2017 |
Head of Wardrobe
Theatre |
De Marathon KemnaSenf BV |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2025 | Theology BA | Cambridge University |
2013 | Mode Maatkleding | Fashion School - ROC van Amsterdam |
Pattern drafting and cutting | HCH Modevakschool | |
Summercourse Tutu Making | Nottingham University |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit: Sewing machine, dresser kit, costume alterations kit, iron and board.
I can use: Adobe Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve, Microsoft Office Suite
About me
I have multiple years of work experience as a dresser and wardrobe technician in both theatre and television. Off which most years with touring productions in the Netherlands.As a dresser, I am known for my cheery disposition, hard work and perhaps my most important quality, the fact that I remain calm in stressfull situations. I love doing quick-changes, and am always trying to improve my own work. As a Head of Wardrobe I run a tight ship, I make sure all systems are in place and want my team to thrive. My department runs well if the actors and company are happy, my team is enjoying their jobs and we all get to go to work in a happy environment.
I believe that all of the crew and cast have to work together on making a production, work, and believable for the audience. It goes beyond the boundaries of what one is hired for, you help out collegues when they need help, and support eachother in the process. If that is the same philosophy you hold as a production company, then I am certain that I would be an excellent fit to your crew.
I am currently studying theology on the side through ERMC (Cambridge Theological Federation) to become a vicar within the Church of England. I fully believe that the wardrobe department is a place that not only supports on the practical side, but also on the emotional side. And feel that my vocation greatly contributes to my skills as a Deputy or Head of Wardrobe.
License & Passport
Passport: | Yes |
Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Wardrobe / Wardrobe Support |
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Job Titles | Costume Designer, Costumer Maker, Costume / Costume Support, Wardrobe / Wardrobe Support |
Years in industry | 6+ years |
Work Permits | EU |