Forged: Zodiaque Dance Concert

2023
University at Buffalo

Choreographer/Director: Kerry Ring

This dance piece is the epitome of collaboration. Kerry approached me early on with an idea and a clip of music. From there we began bouncing ideas off one another until Forged was born. I ombréd the unitards to resemble fire and then hand-painted them to become more geometric. 

Little Women: the Musical
​By Allen Knee, Mindi Dickstein, & Jason Howland

2023
Bristol Valley Theatre

Director: Richard Amelius
Costume Designer: Zech Saenz

I had the pleasure of designing Little Women and creating some of the costumes. One being the ballgown that Meg wears, and another being a troll head that Amy wears during the top of act 2. For more photos click the button below: 

Cinderella
Music by Richard Rodgers 
​Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein ll

2023
University at Buffalo

Director: James Beaudry
Costume Designer: I.M. Fortunato

All hands were on deck for this large golden-age musical. This show was completely designed by a student and I took on the task of creating Charlotte, a stepsister (Featured in the neon yellow and fuchsia dress). 

Prism:   Zodiaque Dance Concert

2023
University at Buffalo

Choreographer/Director: Kerry Ring

These ballet dresses were a part of Prism; which was one of eight pieces presented in the Zodiaque Dance Concert Spring 2023. The colors were amazing and the light power mesh fabric made them beyond elegant. 

Custom Wedding Dress

2022

Client: Kate Rose Reynolds

Kate is a professional actor/director based out of California who commissioned me to create an original look for her big day. We were inspired by her mom's 1970s gown that was made of cotton. I decided to elevate it with a sheer lace sleeve that I custom dyed. In the end she (and I) were both happy with how it came out!

The Play That Goes Wrong
By Henry Lewis, Henry Shields, & Jonathan Sayer 

2022
Summer Circle Theatre

This smoking jacket was built for a character that was dead most of the show. As such farces go, we still saw this coat because of the puppetry that happens with the corpse and the surprise at the end. For more photos click the button below:

Grads in Drag

2021
Michigan State University 

This was a project that was funded by my graduate program after the tidal wave that was Covid-19. This satirical drag characters name is Miss Rona. 

13 Going on 30 Drag Project

2021
Michigan State University

This was a personal project where I patterned out the color blocking from the iconic party dress. This was for sure a throw back that turned some heads. 

Dream Coat Dye Project

2021
Michigan State University 

Supervisor: Angie Wendleberger

This coat of many colors was completely hand dyed and constructed as a final project for an independent study that focused on dying techniques such as: Shibori, Batik, Silk Painting, and Marbling. 


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S'Wonderful : An Evening with George Gershwin 
By Michael Radi

2021
Bristol Valley Theatre

Director: Katelyn Machnica 
Costume Designer: Sammi Miller

Although for the majority of the show Gershwin wears his tuxedo, the costume designer really wanted a custom vest made out of a cream jacquard fabric. So I made him a vest and a matching bow tie. 
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Dead Air
By Karin Bowersock

2021
Bristol Valley Theatre

Director: Karin Bowersock
Costume Designer: Sean Sullivan

This show was murder mystery that took place in the 1950's. I had the please of recreating a "Ricky" color blocked jacket for one of the characters and a flannel shirt to match. 

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Just the Ticket
By Peter Quilter

2021
Bristol Valley Theatre

Director: Karin Bowersock
Costume Designer: Elizabeth Porter-Woods

This show was a one woman show that allowed me to build a tropical cork hat, and a 1940's bathing suit. Although the actress didn't have time to actually make the costume change, the director still allowed the suit to be used as a set dressing for the beach scenes. 

Bonnets: How Ladies of Good Breeding are Induced to Murder
By Jen Silverman

2020 (cancelled)
Michigan State University

Director: Ann Folino-White
Costume Designer: Chantel Booker

This show would have premiered in the spring of 2020 but was cancelled a week before opening. I mainly constructed and mocked-up Claire's costume (yellow), along with the construction of several bonnets, aprons, and capes. 

Into the Woods
Book by James Lapine
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim 

2020
Michigan State University

Director: Deric McNish
Costume Designer: Jenna Gove

The inspiration behind this version of Into the Woods was 1930's old hollywood. I had the pleasure of constructing Rapunzel's gown, the witches cape and gown, and the mockups for both the step sisters and Little Red. 

Twelfth Night
By William Shakespeare

2019
Michigan State University

Director: Gus Kaikkonen
Costume Designer: Grace Foiles

This was a fun production of Twelfth Night to work on. The period was Empire and I had the privilege of making several pairs of breeches, cravats, and appliques.  

Frankenstein
By Mary Shelley
Adapted By Quinn Mattfeld

2019
Michigan State University

Director: Ryan Welsh
Costume Designer: Ketura Bradford

This was my first production as a graduate student. I constructed several vests, skirts, and made countless mockups for my designer's satisfaction.

CLUE

2018
University of Indianapolis

Director: Stephen Cox
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This was not the play, but an actual real-life game brought to life by UIndy's Campus Program Board and Alpha Psi Omega. I had the great honor of coordinating the costumes as well as constructing Mrs. Peacock's gown.

Frankenstein 
By Mary Shelley
Adapted by Austin Tichenor

2017
University of Indianapolis

Director: Brad Wright
Costume Designer: Penny Sornberger

Aside from also acting in Frankenstein, I constructed vests for Henry Clerval (myself), Victor Frankenstein, and Alphonse Frankenstein. Challenges I faced while working on this show was working with vinyl. Victor’s vest was completely made of red vinyl with some wool accents. Henry’s vest had vinyl panels and lapels, but the real challenge was making it reversible.
Photography By Christian Mckinney

Move Over, Mrs. Markham
By Ray Cooney

2017
University of Indianapolis
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Director: Brad Wright
Costume Designer: Penny Sornberger
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The time is the late 1960’s, and for this British farce I was responsible for the construction of Joanna Markham’s signature jumpsuit and the panelling on her best friend Linda Lodge. I also was responsible for covering a pre-existing blazer for the larger than life Alistair Spenlow. The way this jacket shell was created was by making a custom pattern that was then fully hand-sewn to the base suit.
Photography By Christian Mckinney

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
By Rachel Sheinkin & William Finn

2016
University of Indianapolis

Director: James Leagre
Costume Designer: Penny Sornberger 
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Besides playing Panch in the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, I also completely constructed Ms. Perretti’s dress and matching jacket. The material is made of a flex cotton and I had to custom tailor it to fit the actress.
Photography By Christian Mckinney

The Tragedy of King Lear
By William Shakespeare

2015
University of Indianapolis

Director: Brad Wright
Costume Designer: Penny Sornberger
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For this production I was the wardrobe supervisor. This meant I helped in the construction of over a dozen Tudor period gowns, and also managed the multiple changes that happened during the run of each show. To the right are a few examples of the dresses that were completely built. Along with the dresses, I also built a few doublets and petticoats. 
Photography By Christian Mckinney & Penny Sornberger