I’m currently Lead Costume Artist at Richmond Ballet, in Richmond, Virginia. I studied make-up effects at Douglas Education Center, in Monessen, Pennsylvania. I originate from the tiny town of Wabasso, Minnesota

In my position at Richmond Ballet, I help in the processes of new builds for world premiers, rebuilds of repertoire, and maintenance of current costumes in storage. I also work backstage as wardrobe supervisor in studio performances and lead dresser in larger theater productions.

I take pride in my ability to help in creating costumes from every step. Planning build details based on renderings or photos. Creating or altering patterns and creating mock-ups. Assisting in fittings of early stage builds and fulfilling alterations. Watching the creations come to life on stage and the laundry that comes afterward. and even the pencil pushing work of making up sample sheets, storage records, and finalizing patterns for stock.