Claire Elise Robinson
Costume Technician
crobinson180908@hotmail.com (713) 492-5765 clairerobinsoncostumes.yolasite.com
Professional Work______________________________________________________________
- Houston Ballet Overhire Stitcher 2014-present
Stitch with draping teams to fulfill costume needs for new builds and remounts of classical and modern ballet pieces. Part-time August-December 2014, increased to full-time in January 2015.
From Houston to the World · The Nutcracker · Romeo & Juliet · Modern Masters · Morris, Welch, & Kylian
- Alley Theatre Overhire Stitcher 2014
Assisted with alterations and new builds 1-2 weeks prior to technical rehearsals.
The Old Friends · Dracula
- Ohio Light Opera Stitcher 2009
12 week staff position stitching in costume shop altering and building costumes for 7 operettas on a 1-2 week build period per production. Assisted in upkeep and organization of shop and costume storage.
Fiddler on the Roof · La Belle Helene · HMS Pinafore · A Night in Venice · Of Thee I Sing· Mademoiselle Modiste · Ruddigore
Internships____________________________________________________________________
- Shakespeare Theatre Company DC Costume Intern 2013-2014
42 week internship. 32 weeks in costume shop working with 3 different draping teams as a stitcher. 10 weeks in wardrobe department working as a dresser on a two show repertory.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum · The Importance of Being Earnest · Henry IV, 1&2
- The Santa Fe Opera Costume Apprentice 2012, 2013
12 week apprenticeship. Day work as a stitching apprentice on a draping team. Evening work as a dresser on five operas in repertory. Produced costumes for 2 evenings of fully staged apprentice scenes.
The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein · The Marriage of Figaro · La Donna Del Lago · Oscar · La Traviata· Tosca · The Pearl Fishers· Maometto II · King Roger · Arabella
- Portland Stage Company Costume Intern 2012-2013
9 month internship. Alternated between working as stitcher/draper in two-person shop and running wardrobe on period and contemporary productions.
The Sisters Rosensweig · Homestead Crossing · A Christmas Carol · Greater Tuna· A Song at Twilight · Love/Sick · Wittenberg
- Alley Theatre Costume Intern 2011
12 week internship. Rotated between different departments including crafts, tailoring/draping team, administration/shop management, stock maintenance, design assistants, and wardrobe.
Pygmalion · And Then There Were None · Etherdome
Education_____________________________________________________________________
- B.F.A. Theatre Design and Production, Catawba College, summa cum laude May 2012
Skills_________________________________________________________________________
- Advanced stitching, including industrial machines and hand stitching; basic tailoring; basic patterning and draping; wardrobe/wig maintenance and quick changes; knitting; bad puns.
Detailed references available on request
