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)
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Photos by Hugh Short
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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.
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Photos by Hugh Short
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)
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
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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
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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)
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
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Pictured: Ellie Holt, Jessica Eckstadt & Tara Jackson
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Contemporary Canadian Military piece where authenticity was key (2018)
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
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Pictured: Joel Cochrane, Deborah Ferguson, Tyrell Crews, Myla Southward, Natascha Strickey, Meg Farhall, Mihai Dan, Armin Karame, Roger Leblanc
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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
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This was a improv memory piece where we dyed garments to fade from grey to colour. (2018)
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
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Pictured: Chantelle Han, BenWong, Jamie Matchoullis and Kelsey Verzotti
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Contemporary piece that takes place over Chinese New Year. (2018)
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
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Pictured, Katie McMillan, Ryan Maschke, Jaime Robinson, Laura Solio, Janos Zeller, Ethan Taylor & Nic Chamberlain
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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
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Pictured: Cheryl Hutton, Curt McKinistry, Kira Bradley, Anna Cummer and Arielle Rombough
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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
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Pictured: JJ Penaranda, Andrea Pge, Laura Solio, Alex Smith, Tenaj Williams, Jolene Anderson, Jason Lemmon, Nina Garcia, Alyshia-Grace Hobday & Justine Westby
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This was a new piece modernizing the classic story, we took hi hop dance wear and morphed it with contemporary looks. (2017)
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
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Pictured: Scott Olynek, Adrian Shepard, Chantal Perron, Natascha Girgis, Elizabeth Stepkowski Taran, Kevin Hare, Susan Johnson-Collins, Charlie Gould & Trevor Rueger
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Fast paced 1940's farce with multiple looks and changes within the production. (2016)
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
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Pictured: Brianna Blizzard, David Van Belle, Alanna Hawley & Paul Cowling
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1970's Murder Mystery including breakdown, blood and working with 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
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Pictured: Curt McKinistry, Kevin Corey, Kevin Rothery & Vanessa Holmes
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1950's Murder Mystery the yellow dress was designed and created custom for Ms. Holmes. (2015)
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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
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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
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Traditional period costuming, working with a large cast with multiple looks, on a tight timeline. (2014)
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
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Pictured: Katherine Fadum, Jeremy Crittenden, Madeleine Suddaby, Katrina Reynolds, Christian Goutsis, Selina Wong & Daniel Williston
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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
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Pictured: Trevor Leigh, Ravonna Dow,
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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
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This production was set in Gothic time period. (2010)
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
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Pictured: Julie Orton, Tyler Rive, David Leyshon & Barbara Gates-Wilson
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1960's mystery with multiple locations and scenarios. (2010)
Having had the experience of costuming several Musical Revues afforded me the experience of costuming based on musical styles, not only scripts.
Some with over 300 costumes for only 10 performers.
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Photos credits: New West Theatre
& Stage West Theatre
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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
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Pictured: Valerie Planche and Laura Parken
(2008)