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Dara Fargotstein
  

Dara Fargotstein

Costume Assistant
Location : New York


 
  
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YearJob Title / Type Production Company / Venue
2009 - 2011Costume Shop Supervisor
Event
 Scapin, Once on This Island, Arabian Nights
 
 
Kingsborough Community College
2007 - 2011Over Hire Draper's Assistant
Theatre
 Little Mermaid, Shrek, Ringling Bros/ Barnum Bailey Circus, The Book of Mormon
 
 
Eric Winterling Inc.
2010Assistant Costume Designer
Theatre
 Wallenberg: The Musical
 
 
White Plains Performing Arts Center
2007 - 2008Wardrobe/Wigs
Theatre
Jump
 
 
Slap Happy Productions
2007Costume Designer
Theatre
 
 
 
Interbourough Repetory Theatre
2007Costume Designer
Theatre
Decadence
 
 
Rising Sun Theatre Company
2007First Hand
Theatre
 
 
 
Parson-Meares, Ltd.
2007Assistant Costume Designer
Event
 
 
 
Broadway Bares 17: Myth Behavior

 

Education
college2006, Theatre
California State University, Fullerton
About me
I am originally from California where I graduated with a B.A. in Theatre, emphasizing in costume design. I've worked as an assistant designer as well as a costume designer on several downtown theatre productions. I have great organizational skills. I know how to budget my time well. I am used to working in fast paced environments and I have become an expert at diffusing rough situations with my rather wry sense of humor. A professor of mine once said that I am the only one who was able to turn her anger into laughter.

For the last year I have been living the life of a costume shop gypsy in New York, not to be confused with a chorus gypsy, as dancing in a costume shop is extremely dangerous. I've had the opportunity to work on many Broadway shows and learn how things are done here in the East. I am now also working as the sole wardrobe assistant on the off Broadway show, Jump, a martial arts/ comedy show from Korea.

I have excellent machine stitching skills. I have strong knowledge of pattern drafting and draping. I have some wardrobe experience, and can sew on a button in lightening speed. I have also worked with wigs and makeup. However, I consider my work ethic my biggest asset. I am used to working long hours and I don't like to quit until I get things right. I also tend to ask lots of questions to ensure I do the job right the first time, as everyone wants things done a different way and to their specifications.
Additional Skills
Computer Programs: MAC and PC, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop CS2, Adobe Illustrator CS2, Corel Painter 10, VectorWorks 11
Costume and Crafts: Hand sewing, Domestic and industrial machine experience, Pattern drafting, Draping, Clay sculpting, Basic Dying
Make Up: Prosthetics- life casts, designing masks, molding positives, running foam, mask application, Glamour makeup
Miscellaneous :Intermediate level ballet dancer, Able to read music: treble and bass clef, Trained singer, Driver's License
Referees
Upon Request
 
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Primary Job TitleCostume Assistant
Job TitlesCostume Assistant, Costume Cutter, Costume Designer, Costume Maker, Dresser, Wardrobe Assistant, Wardrobe Cutter, Wardrobe Manager
Years in industry1 to 3 years
Languages SpokenEnglish
Experienced inComedy, Drama, Live Events, Opera, Shakespeare, Tragedy
Work PermitsUSA