SUZANN CORNELISON

COSTUME DESIGNER AND TECHNICIAN

s.cornelison@me.com suzann-cornelison.squarespace.com Columbia, Missouri

THEATRE PROJECTS/POSITIONS
Costume Designer Director Production Location Year
A Gulag Mouse Anna Torchia Warehouse Theatre Co. 2017
Cat in the Hat Taylor St. John Okoboji Bantam Theatre 2017
The Nerd Brad Watkins Okoboji Summer Theatre 2017
The World Goes ‘Round Stephen Brotebeck Okoboji Summer Theatre 2017
Brewed Clara Bentz Warehouse Theatre Co. 2016
Assistant to Costume Designer Costume Designer
Everything You Touch Sierra Hughes Macklanburg Theatre 2017
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Cami Huebert Macklanburg Theatre 2016
Wardrobe Supervisor Costume Designer
Anything Goes Julie Douglass Macklanburg Theatre 2017
South Pacific Cami Huebert Okoboji Summer Theatre 2017
Footloose Cami Huebert Okoboji Summer Theatre 2017
Mystery of Edwin Drood Julie Douglass Macklanburg Theatre 2017
Sweet Charity Julie Douglass Macklanburg Theatre 2016

EXPERIENCE
Stephens College Theatre, Columbia, MO Aug 2015 - Present
Stitcher
 Construct and alter garments for theatrical productions
 Supervise student stitchers when necessary
Okoboji Summer Theatre, Okoboji, IA May 2017 - Aug 2017
Stitcher
 Evaluated fitting notes from the designers then executed them accordingly
 Worked effectively in a very fast-paced environment

ACTIVITIES/LEADERSHIP
Warehouse Theatre, Columbia, MO Aug 2017 - Present
Production Stage Manager
 Conduct all production meetings, strikes of all shows, and all work calls
 Supervise all stage managers and designers for the season
Dean’s Advisory Council, Columbia, MO Aug 2016 - Present
Executive Member
 Advise the Dean of the School of Performing and Creative Arts on issues involving student relations
 Address our patrons and community professionally and consistently

EDUCATION
Stephens College / Expected Graduation May 2018
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatrical Costume Design

SKILLS
Hand sewing, domestic and industrial serging and sewing machines, beading, embroidery, illustrated renderings,
distressing, pattern making and altering, garment alterations, wardrobe supervision, application and upkeep of
temporary tattoos, crafting, hanging and focusing lights, proficient use of powertool

References upon request