
In 2022, I was awarded a CAFTCAD Award for my work on Story Snacks, What's the Word? for Kidoodle TV. Stay Tuned for a link to come soon to our work on Season 1 and Season 2!
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Following the COVID-19 shutdown, I spent time researching and drafting from historical patterns to create garments from the Early to Mid Victorian period for use at The Costume Collective, a rental and design house I am co-founder of. (2020)
Photos by Hugh Short




Examples of my abilities to style period costumes using a mixture of found and contemporary garments combined with pieces that I have designed and created.
Photos by Hugh Short

Story Power Program

Story Power

Success

Story Power Program
Jilliane Yawney - Story Power
This was a costume design for a re-branding project using a scouting theme as way to represent the journey taken when accomplishing the program.
(2020) Design for FIlm/Print images

The Mechanicals

Demetrius and Hermia


The Mechanicals
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Shakespeare by the Bow, Theatre Calgary
Directed by Ted Dykstra
Set Design by Deitra Kalyn
Composed by Ted Dykstra
Photos by Trudie Lee Photography
Pictured: Melanie Bahnuik, Billy Brown, Gabby Bernard, Jerod Blake, Griffin Cork, Elizabeth Ferguson-Breaker, Emily Howard, Maggie Mackenzie, Liam McKinnon, Johnathon Molinski, Robyn Ord, Spencer Streichart & Joel David Taylor
As a fantasy piece, the director wanted this production to take place in an undedicated time in history, with the Fairy realm being influenced by futuristic fashion. (2019)

Lunchbox Theatre

Lunchbox Theatre

Lunchbox Theatre

Lunchbox Theatre
Brave Girl
Lunchbox Theatre
Directed by Valmai Goggin
Set and Lighting Design by Kathryn Smith
Musical Directed by Joe Slabe
Photos by Benjamin Laird Photography
Pictured: Ellie Holt, Jessica Eckstadt & Tara Jackson
Contemporary Canadian Military piece where authenticity was key (2018)



Shakespeare Company

Much Ado About Nothing
The Shakespeare Company
Directed by Jan Alexander Smith
Set and Lighting Design by Patrick Du Wors
Sound Design by Chad Blain
Photos by Tim Nguyen
Pictured: Joel Cochrane, Deborah Ferguson, Tyrell Crews, Myla Southward, Natascha Strickey, Meg Farhall, Mihai Dan, Armin Karame, Roger Leblanc
Set in 1912 Italy, includes military, daytime, wedding and masquerade looks.(2018)




52 Pickup
Lunchbox Theatre
Directed by Chris Stockton
Set & Lighting Design by Scott Reid
Sound Design by Ellis Lalonde
Photos by Benjamin Laird Photography
Pictured: Ayla Stephen and Christopher Duthie
This was a improv memory piece where we dyed garments to fade from grey to colour. (2018)

Lunchbox Theatre

Lunchbox Theatre

Lunchbox Theatre

Lunchbox Theatre
Ai Yah! Sweet and Sour Secrets
Lunchbox Theatre
Directed by Trevor Reuger
Set & Lighting Design by Terry Gunvordahl
Sound Design by Aidan Lytton
Photos by Benjamin Laird
Pictured: Chantelle Han, BenWong, Jamie Matchoullis and Kelsey Verzotti
Contemporary piece that takes place over Chinese New Year. (2018)


Wizard of Oz Storybook Theatre

Wizard of Oz Storybook Theatre

Wizard of Oz
Storybook Theatre
Directed by Mark Bellamy
Musical Direction by Susan Lexa
Set and Lighting Design by JP Thibodeau
Photos by Benjamin Laird Photography
Pictured, Katie McMillan, Ryan Maschke, Jaime Robinson, Laura Solio, Janos Zeller, Ethan Taylor & Nic Chamberlain
We wanted to show a different look than the typical presentations of the productions. Taking inspirations from runway for our witches and trees. (2017)




Book Club, The Next Chapter
Lunchbox Theatre
Directed by Shari Wattling
Set & Lighting Designed by Terry Gunvordahl
Sound Designed by Alison Lynch
Photos by Benjamin Laird Photography
Pictured: Cheryl Hutton, Curt McKinistry, Kira Bradley, Anna Cummer and Arielle Rombough
Contemporary piece, taking place over a girls weekend away. (2017)




Urban Jungle Book
Storybook Theatre
Directed by JP Thibodeau
Musical Direction by Joe Slabe
Set & Lighting Design by JP Thibodeau
Photos by Benjamin Laird Photography
Pictured: JJ Penaranda, Andrea Pge, Laura Solio, Alex Smith, Tenaj Williams, Jolene Anderson, Jason Lemmon, Nina Garcia, Alyshia-Grace Hobday & Justine Westby
This was a new piece modernizing the classic story, we took hiphop dance wear and morphed it with contemporary looks. (2017)

Scott Olynek and Adrian Shepard Photo - John Watson Photography

Chantal Perron and Charlie Gould

Chantal Perron and Charlie Gould Photo - John Watson Photography

Scott Olynek and Adrian Shepard Photo - John Watson Photography
Suite Surrender
Stage West Theatre
Directed by J. Sean Elliot
Set Design by David Smith
Lighting Design by Ajay Badoni
Sound Design by Michael Gesy
Photos by John Watson Photography
Pictured: Scott Olynek, Adrian Shepard, Chantal Perron, Natascha Girgis, Elizabeth Stepkowski Taran, Kevin Hare, Susan Johnson-Collins, Charlie Gould & Trevor Rueger
Fast paced 1940's farce with multiple looks and changes within the production. (2016)

I'll Be Back Before Midnight

I'll Be Back Before Midnight Vertigo Theatre

I'll Be Back Before Midnight Vertigo Theatre

I'll Be Back Before Midnight
I'll Be Back Before Midnight
Vertigo Theatre
Directed by Daryl Cloran
Set and Lighting Design by Scott Reid
Sound Design by Jonathan Lewis
Photos by Benjamin Laird Photography
Pictured: Brianna Blizzard, David Van Belle, Alanna Hawley & Paul Cowling
1970's Murder Mystery including breakdown, blood and working with a flight crew on costuming with a hanging harness. (2015)




Dial M for Murder
Vertigo Theatre
Directed by Kelly Reay
Set & Lighting Design by Terry Gunvordahl
Sound Design by Michael Gesy
Photos by Benjamin Laird Photography
Pictured: Curt McKinistry, Kevin Corey, Kevin Rothery & Vanessa Holmes
A 1950's Murder Mystery, the yellow dress was designed and created custom for Ms. Holmes. (2015)

Fiddler on the Roof Stage West Theatre

Fiddler on the Roof Stage West Theatre

Fiddler on the Roof Stage West Theatre

Fiddler on the Roof Stage West Theatre
Fiddler on the Roof
Stage West Theatre
Directed by Elizabeth Stepkowski Tarhan
Musical Direction by Konrad Pluta
Set Design by Sean D. Ellis
Lighting Design by Ian Martens
Photos by John Watson Photography
Pictured: Jordan Till, Paul Almeida, Stephan Dickson,Ed Sahely, Grant Linneburg, Natascha Girgis, Elena Porter, Gabrielle Jones, Victor A. Young, Arielle Rombough, Kevin Rothery, Scott Olynek
Traditional period costuming, working with a large cast with multiple looks, on a tight timeline. (2014)

Avenue Q Stage West Theatre

Avenue Q Stage West Theatre

Avenue Q Stage West Theatre

Avenue Q Stage West Theatre
Avenue Q
Stage West Theatre
Directed by Mark Bellamy
Musical Direction by Konrad Pluta
Set Design by Leon Schwesinger
Lighting Design by Ajay Badoni
Photos by John Watson Photography
Pictured: Katherine Fadum, Jeremy Crittenden, Madeleine Suddaby, Katrina Reynolds, Christian Goutsis, Selina Wong & Daniel Williston
Puppeteers were costumed in shades of grey, with the rest of the cast in bright colourful pieces. (2014)




Richard III
The Shakespeare Company
Directed by Iam Coulter
Set and Lighting Design by Cimmeron Meyer
Sound Design by Peter Moller
Photos by Benjamin Laird Photography
Pictured: Trevor Leigh, Ravonna Dow,
This production was set in Early 1600's. (2011)



Macbeth
The Shakespeare Company
Directed by Iam Coulter
Set and Lighting Design by Cimmeron Meyer
Sound Design by Peter Moller
Photos by Benjamin Laird Photography
This production was set in Gothic time period. Much of the product was lit very dark, I used texture and silhouette to distinguish character during the darker scenes. (2010)

Evelyn Strange Vertigo Theatre

Evelyn Strange Vertigo Theatre


Evelyn Strange Vertigo Theatre
Evelyn Strange
Vertigo Theatre
Directed by Johanne Deleeuw
Set and Lighting Design by Scott Reid
Sound Design by Christian Goutsis
Photos by Benjamin Laird Photography
Pictured: Julie Orton, Tyler Rive, David Leyshon & Barbara Gates-Wilson
1960's mystery with multiple locations and scenarios. (2010)

Cut Loose! New West Theatre

Summer in the City Stage West Theatre

Cut Loose - New West Theatre

Cut Loose! New West Theatre
With the experience of costuming several Musical Revues, this has afforded me the familiarity of costuming based on musical styles, not only scripts.
Some of these productions often had over 300 costumes for only 10 performers.
Photos credits: New West Theatre
& Stage West Theatre
2010-2017




Snake in the Grass
Vertigo Theatre
Directed by Vanessa Porteous
Set Design by Terry Gunvordahl
Lighting Design by Cimmeron Meyer
Sound Design by Christian Goutsis
Photos by Benjamin Laird Photography
Pictured: Valerie Planche and Laura Parken
(2008)