Kathryn-Rose White Degree Qualification Theatrical Experience

Kathryn-Rose White
Costume Maker Supervisor/ Wardrobe
Email: kathryn@kwcostumier.com
Tel: 07920 421700
Degree Qualification
Arts University of Bournemouth
BA(Hons) Degree Costume for Performance Design
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK – Graduating June 2014
Theatrical Experience
Arts University of Bournemouth: Costume Supervisor, Oh! What a Lovely War
Jan - May 2014
Co-Costume Supervisor of the large final year production of Oh! What a Lovely War. Responsibilities include
scheduling, sourcing, historical accuracy, budgeting, fittings, wardrobe and construction. Multi-role casting.
Director: Ken Robertson. Venue: Lighthouse Theatre, Poole.
Arts University of Bournemouth: Costume Maker, Persuasion
Jan 2014
rd
Realised a Regency day dress for the Character Henrietta for this 3 Year AUB Production and worked as part of the
wardrobe team.
Director: Helen Watts. Venue: The Pavilion Dance, Bournemouth
Winchester Theatre Royal: Costume Supervisor, Snow White Pantomime
Sept - Dec 2013
rd
Supervisor role as part of a 3 Year AUB project. Responsibilities include handling the budget, scheduling fittings with
outside actors and worked as a costume maker and wardrobe for Snow White tech week.
Production Designer: Rachel Fox. Venue: Winchester, UK
Arts University of Bournemouth: Maker Assistant, Emile and the Detectives
Sept 2013
rd
Assisted a 3 year AUB maker on the completion and finishing of three children’s garments from final fitting stage.
Designer: Bunny Christie Venue: The National Theatre, London.
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey: Costume Maker, As You Like It
May -Aug 2013
Worked as part of the STNJ Costume shop, responsible for making three costume garments for the outdoor stage
production.
Director: Bonnie Monte. Designer: Paul Canada. Venue: Madison, NJ.
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey: Costume Maker, Fallen Angels
Worked as part of the STNJ Costume shop, responsible for making a 20s wool coat.
Designer: Martha Bromelmeier. Venue: Madison, NJ.
May -Aug 2013
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey: Costume Maker, Tovarich
May -Aug 2013
Worked as part of the STNJ Costume shop, responsible for constructing a scalloped dress. Experimented with
finishing techniques.
Director: Bonnie Monte. Designer: Paul Canada. Venue: Madison, NJ.
Next Stage Ensemble: Costume Designer and Maker, Metamorphoses
May -Aug 2013
This touring production was solely designed and created by the Intern company, on a minimal budget of $87 in two
weeks. Responsibilities include designing, making and sourcing.
Director: Shelby Hibbs. Venue: Toured around New Jersey Community Centres
Next Stage Ensemble: Wardrobe and Maker, Henry V
May -Aug 2013
The second production touring around New Jersey during the summer Internship; taking on the role as wardrobe and
maker. Responsibilities include wardrobe maintenance and laundry.
Director: Brian Crowe. Venue: Toured around New Jersey Community Centres
Acting Apprentice Company: Supervisor and Costume Maker, Richard II
May -Aug 2013
Intern lead production, taking on the role as supervisor and leading workshops in stitch work and making capes.
Director: Brian Crowe. Venue: Madison, NJ.
College Conservatory of Music: Costume Maker and Wardrobe, The Magic Flute
April 2013
Worked in the Costume shop, responsible for a robe and assisting in sculptural paintwork and other costumes.
Wardrobe team for the Opera, experience with working to a tracking sheet.
Designer: Dean Mogel. Venue: Cincinnati, Ohio
Arts University of Bournemouth: Costume Maker, Commedia Dell’Arte
Jan - Apr 2013
Realised design from the play ‘Home from the Wars’, experience in bodice construction, screen printing, heavy textile
work and breaking down.
Designer: Rosalie Tyakk. Venue: Bournemouth UK
Kathryn White
Costume Supervisor Maker
Kathryn@kwcostumier.com
Arts University of Bournemouth: Wardrobe, Much Ado about Nothing
rd
Part of the wardrobe team on the 3 Year production.
Designer: Eleanor Bull. Director: Doug Cockle. Venue: Bournemouth, UK
Feb 2013
Arts University of Bournemouth: Costume Maker, Oliver!
Dec 2011
Interpreted a costume for the character Dodger as part of a team. Developed skills in screen-printing, textile work and
felting using a felting machine.
Designer: Zoe Keeton. Venue: Arnewood Secondary School, Bournemouth
Film/Television Experience
Love Productions: Costume Work Experience, The Great British Sewing Bee
Aug-Sept 2013
Work experience. Responsibilities include sourcing fabrics for set, set dressing, assisting during shooting and
contrasting garments in preparation for filming.
Production: Claire-Louise Hardy. Venue: Canary Warf, London
Arts University of Bournemouth: Costume Maker, Vampyr: Babooshka Film
March 2011
Realising a Vampyr design. Experience in adapting historical corset pattern and working in leather. On-set experience.
Director: Gareth Corke. Designer: Frances Tempest. Venue: Bournemouth, UK
Past Education
University of Cincinnati, CCM - 2-month Exchange programme.
Mar - Apr 2013
Placement in the Costume Shop and Wardrobe. Studied classes in Theatre History, Design, Tailoring, Costume
Construction, Draping, Hair and Make-up and Costume Shop Management
Thurston Community College
Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, UK
3 A-levels in Maths and Statistics (A), Fashion Textiles (A*), Performing Arts Music (A)
2008 - 2010
Employment
International Ambassador, Arts University of Bournemouth
Visited two Performing Arts Schools in Manhattan and Queens to present to students about studying at AUB.
New York, US - March 2014
Costume Design and Making Internship, Shakespeare Theatre New Jersey (Unpaid Work Experience)
Summer Costume Technician intern. Experience in professional costume shop work, fittings with equity actors, design,
construction, garment restoration, wardrobe and shop management experience.
Madison, New Jersey - May 31st - August 12th 2013
Shift Manager, Pizza Hut
Responsibilities include managing a full restaurant team, managing money and income, time management and
responsibility to open or close restaurant, organisation skills and customer relations and interaction.
Castle Lane, Bournemouth, UK - 2013 - 2014
Costume Specialist and Camp Councillor, Frenchwoods Festival of Performing Arts
Summer Camp Councillor, responsible for young children and specialising in the Costume Department.
Responsibilities include designing, sourcing, wardrobe, laundry and supervising.
Hancock, New York - Summer 2011
Skills and Competencies
Full Clean Driving License and Car
- Flat patterning
- Draping
- Costume history knowledge
- Hand stitching skills
- Machine stitching skills
- Crafts and dye work
- Scene printing
- Breaking down
- Tailoring
- Millinery
First Aid Qualified
- Blind hemming industrial machine
- Industrial sewing machines
- Industrial over-locker
- Felting machine
- Scheduling
- Fittings
- Wardrobe and maintenance
- Budgeting
- Production meetings
- Mac and PC
References
Mandy Barrington - Arts University of Bournemouth
Costume Technician Tutor
T: 07810 798 680
E: mbarrington@aub.ac.uk
Kathryn White
Rachel Fox - Winchester Theatre Royal
Costume Designer
T: 07710361052
E: foxdodgy@yahoo.co.uk
Costume Supervisor Maker
Kathryn@kwcostumier.com