Costume Design

Something Rotten

I was one of two assistant costume designers for the University of Colorado Boulder Department of Theatre and Dance production of Something Rotten in Spring 2025. Together, the other assistant designer and I were tasked with putting together ensemble looks for two numbers, "Will Power" and "We See the Light." We used a variety of clothing pieces ordered by the designer, putting them on dress forms in a variety of combinations to create all of the unique ensemble looks.

Preliminary design concept for "Will Power"

Something Rotten - "Will Power"

The design concept for this number was to create androgynous looks that were a fusion of modern rave wear and Elizabethan garments worn in an unusual way. The base of the costumes was black and silver with neon embellishments that would stand out under the black light on stage. Each performer had their own unique look. Pictured are preliminary design concepts and performance photos featuring the final designs. (Performance photos by Rachel D Graham)

"We See The Light" female presenting look

"We See The Light" Brother Jeremiah look

Something Rotten - "We See the Light"

In this number the ensemble begins in modest Puritan dress, but when they have finally "seen the light" they pull off the tear away clothing to reveal these BDSM inspired red leather outfits. We created both a female and male presenting look for this number, and Brother Jeremiah was given his own separate look.

(Performance photos by Rachel D Graham)

Doctor Faustus

During their 2025 summer season, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival put on an Original Practices production of Doctor Faustus. Costume technicians, including myself, were tasked with designing and costuming the actors for this show. Responsibilities were divided among us and I was assigned to costume Karen Slack, Shunté Lofton, Aidan Biffinger, and Daniel Oliveri. Our Actor Manager, Shunté Lofton, set this production in traditional Elizabethan times. Below is my design presentation as well as performance photos, and some fitting photos. You will see that some designs remained close to my original vision, while other characters went in a completely new or different direction.

Performance Photos by Jennifer Koskinen.

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Karen Slack as Cornelius and Jordan Pettis as Young Faustus

Aidan Biffinger, Shunté Lofton, and Roan Chochrane as Scholars

Shunté Lofton as Helen of Troy. Aidan and Roan holding her scholar look up as if that character is still there.

Aidan Biffinger, Sofia Rodriguez, Roan Cochrane (Devils) Madison Taylor (Mephistopheles)

Brik Berkes as Faustus, Madison Taylor as Mephistopheles, Karen Slack as Duke, and Sofia Rodriguez as Duchess

Sofia Rodriguez as Sloth and Aidan Biffinger as Lechery

Brik Berkes as Faustus, Shunté Lofton as Helen of Troy, and Madison Taylor as Mephistopheles

Fitting photo of Daniel Oliveri as Good Angel

Arden of Faversham

During their 2024 summer season, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival put on an Original Practices production of Arden of Faversham. Student costume technicians, including myself, were tasked with designing and costuming the actors for this show. Responsibilities were divided among each of the students and I was assigned to costume Noelia Antweiler, Shunté Lofton, Devi Reisenfeld, and Jacob Dresch. Our Actor Manager, Shunté Lofton, set this production in the 1980's, which gave us a lot of fun costume pieces and styling to play with.

Noelia Antweiler as Alice Arden

Jacob Dresch as Shakebag, Sean Scrutchins as Will (designed by Salem), Devi Reisenfeld as Bradshaw

Shunté Lofton as Mayor

Sam Sandoe as Franklin (designed by Elliott), Lavour Addison as Thomas Arden (designed by Elliott), and Shunté Lofton as Lord Cheyne

Devi Reisenfeld as Ferryman

Sean Scrutchins as Will (designed by Salem), Jacob Dresch as Shakebag, Noelia Antweiler as Alice Arden, and Ryan Omar Stack as Mosby (designed by Elliott)