Loralei Harris
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Freshman Costume Design student at University of Nebraska-Lincoln with strong work-ethic and an aptitude for designing, sewing, and project management. I was lead costume designer for seven productions in high school, four of which required building a majority of the garments from scratch. I have experience leading huge projects, training a team, and delegating. In college, my work-study in the costume shop has helped me refine my sewing skills immensely, and I've learned a host of new techniques. Adaptable and dependable, I'm an exceptional collaborator committed to producing the best work possible.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Costume Shop Staff
Hixon-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts
08.2024 - Current
- As part of my federal work-study, I work 11-12 hours per week.
- Efficiently execute tasks ranging from alterations, tailoring, repairs, hems, embellishments, serging, assembling, cutting, and more.
- Managing my own build project, involving pattern adjustments, cutting, lining, and assembling using a variety of machine and hand-stitching techniques.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Wardrobe Assistant
Nebraska Reparatory Theatre
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Washed, steamed, and repaired garments as needed for dress rehearsals and performances.
- Laced two actresses into corsets and helped dress them.
- Assisted with two costume changes.
- Logged all clothing and accessory items before and after every performance to ensure nothing got misplaced.
Costume Designer
Clear Brook High School Theatre Department
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Researched 17th-century appropriate costumes, and created designs that married period accuracy with practicality.
- Located fabrics, patterns, and accessories within a limited budget.
- Adjusted and duplicated purchased patterns for design, sizing, and period-accurate purposes.
- Managed the creation of over 30 individual garments, most of which was sewed entirely by me.
- Delegated sewing tasks based on skill to my assistant and various volunteers in crew.
Costume Designer
Clear Brook High School Theatre Department
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Developed designs that married story with the director's vision.
- Trained my crew of four in sewing and delegated some projects to them.
- Managed the construction of many garments for a cast of twenty-four, and facilitated the purchase and alteration of the remaining garments.
- Because the musical included an ensemble of kids aged 6-12, I was responsible for guiding parents on what their costumes should look like (ex. I provided a color scheme and inspiration images).
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre Design & Technical Production
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska, NE05-2028
High School Diploma -
Clear Brook High School
Friendswood05-2024
Skills
- Costume design
- Garment construction
- Project management
- Sewing Machine Operation
- Design collaboration
- Budgeting and cost control
- Adaptability & Problem-solving
- Alterations
- Hand-sewing
- Drawing
- Textile selection
Accomplishments
- Received "Best Technician" award at District-level One-Act Play competition.
- Received Superior Rating in Costume Construction at International Thespian Festival in June 2023.
- Received Superior Rating in Costume Construction at Texas Thespian Festival in November 2023.
Timeline
Wardrobe Assistant
Nebraska Reparatory Theatre
09.2024 - 10.2024
Costume Shop Staff
Hixon-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts
08.2024 - Current
Costume Designer
Clear Brook High School Theatre Department
12.2023 - 04.2024
Costume Designer
Clear Brook High School Theatre Department
08.2023 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre Design & Technical Production
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
High School Diploma -
Clear Brook High School
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