1. Michelle Villada
4 Breck Street, Milton, MA 02186
(617) 833-5363 villadamichelle@gmail.com
Villadamichelle.com
EDUCATION
Framingham State University, Framingham, MA
BS with Honors in Fashion Design and Retailing with Minor in English; Cum Laude
Computer Skills: Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Languages: Fluent Spanish
WORK EXPERIENCE
Huntington Theatre Company Boston, MA
Stitcher May 2016-September 2016
§ Responsible for construction of costumes
§ Completed any and all alterations of existing costumes
§ Collaborated with Draper and Cutter during costume builds
Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra Boston, MA
Stitcher/Wardrobe “Cinderella” April 2016
§ Completed any and all alterations of the costumes
§ Responsible for costume maintenance pre and post show, worked as dresser during shows
Park Avenue Armory New York, NY
Wardrobe “De Materie” March 2016
§ Completed any and all alterations and repairs of costumes
§ Responsible for costume maintenance pre and post show
§ Dresser responsible for facilitating quick changes during shows
The Juilliard School New York, NY
Wardrobe January 2016-May 2016
§ Completed any and all alterations and repairs of costumes
§ Responsible for costume maintenance pre and post shows
§ Dresser responsible for facilitating quick changes during shows
ArtsEmerson Boston, MA
Wardrobe & Crew “Mr. Joy” September 2015-November 2015
§ Completed any and all alterations of the costumes
§ Responsible for costume maintenance pre and post show, worked as dresser during shows
DESIGN EXPERIENCE
Company One Theatre Boston, MA
Costume Designer February 2016- May 2016
§ Attended production meetings regarding vision for production of “WE’RE GONNA DIE!”
§ Researched and gathered inspiration for costumes and completed sketches
§ Designed, shopped and selected materials and produced costumes for actors
The Watertown Children’s Theatre Watertown, MA
Costume Design Assistant September 2015-November 2015
§ Met with Director regarding vision for youth production of “Witches” & “Les Miserables”
§ Researched historical designs, pulled garments from costume closet
§ Designed, shopped and selected materials and produced costumes for actors
The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts Worcester, MA
Costume Designer July 2015-August 2015
§ Met with Director regarding vision for youth production of “Fiddler on the Roof”
§ Researched historical designs and pulled garments from costume closet
§ Worked independently to complete fittings, alterations, and maintenance of costumes
Milton High School Milton, MA
Costume Designer Fall 2014
§ Met with director regarding High School Production of “Legally Blonde”
§ Researched historical designs and industry, sketched and illustrated designs
§ shopped and selected materials and produced costumes for actors