Cassandra J Paine
Costume Shop Manager • Technologist
cassiuspaine@gmail.com
Costume Shop Manager
· Ohio University, Athens, OH, 2014 - Present
Lecturer of Costume Technology. Head of Costume Technology Program. Teach Costume Technology Classes. Oversee daily running of the Costume Shop and mentor Student : Drapers, First Hands, Stitchers, and Shop Managers during Thesis
· New York Stage and Film - Powerhouse Season, Poughkeepsie, NY, 2013
Production Manager: Anne Harrigan - 2 fully produced shows. Downtown Race Riot • When the Lights Went Out
Designers: Ilona Somogyi, Emily Rebholz
· Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, 2011 - 2014
Staff position. Oversee daily running of shop & Supervise wardrobe students, Mentor Student Desginers through design process
Designers: Michelle Bohn, Kirche Ziele
· University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Winston-Salem, NC, 2011 Shop Director: Pam Knourek - 4 Show Reparatory
Oklahoma! • As it is in Heaven • Harpers Ferry • Hotel Casablanca
Designers: Lindsey Quay Sikes, Rojendra Adams Costume Coordinators for Oklahoma! : Bill Brewer & Christine Turbitt
· Weston Playhouse, Weston, VT, 2010
Production Manager: Bridget Sullivan - 7 Show Season
39 Steps • Seussical the Musical • Avenue Q • The Oath • Damn Yankees • The Marvelous Wonderdettes • Death of a Salesman
Designers: Karen Ann Ledger, Daniel Urlie, Collette Benoit, Nancy Leary, Kirche Ziele
· Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival, Durant, OK, 2008
Production Manager: Riley Risso-Coker - 3 Show Summer Season The Jungle Book • Henry IV I&II • Guys and Dolls
Draper
· Shakespeare Festival at Tulane, New Orleans, LA 2012, 2014
Designers: Cecile Covert, Jen Gillette. Performances in Edwardian, 1930's, & Fantasy.
· University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Winston-Salem, NC, 2008–2011
Performances in various periods
Worked in 3–6 person teams, producing 3–5 shows at a time. 20 hrs/wk
· Weston Playhouse, Weston, VT, 2010
Designers: Karen Ledger : Dan Urlie : Nancy Leary : Collete C. Benoit : Kirche Ziele
Worked with first hand and 2-3 stitchers producing a 7 show season 40 hrs/wk
· Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival, Durant, OK, 2007–2008
Designers: Jennifer Ables : Cassandra Paine
Worked with 3–5 stitchers producing 3–4 shows per season
First Hand • Stitcher
· Fort Worth Opera, Forth Worth, TX, March 3–May 15, 2008 – Angels in America Designed by Claudia Stevens. Performance in Modern
· Dallas Opera, Dallas, TX, 2007–2008 Performances in 1920’s, Elizabethan, & Fantasy Designers Peter John Hall : Ingeborg Bernerth
· Dallas Theatre Center, Dallas, TX, 2007–2008
· Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX, February 19–April 20, 2007 – Hamlet Designed by David C. Woolard. Performance in Modern Concept
Skills & Interests
· Draping • Flat Patterning / Tailoring • Sketch Interpretation • Corsetry • Distressing & Fabric Modification • Basic Millinery • Wardrobe Management
• Industrial & Domestic Machine & Maintenance • Budget Management •
· Art & Architectural History • World History • International Travel • Classic Literature
Education
· University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Winston-Salem, NC. Master of Fine Arts, Costume Technology • 2011
· University of Dallas, Irving, TX. Bachelors of Arts, Drama • 2005
cassiuspaine@gmail.com
Costume Shop Manager
· Ohio University, Athens, OH, 2014 - Present
Lecturer of Costume Technology. Head of Costume Technology Program. Teach Costume Technology Classes. Oversee daily running of the Costume Shop and mentor Student : Drapers, First Hands, Stitchers, and Shop Managers during Thesis
· New York Stage and Film - Powerhouse Season, Poughkeepsie, NY, 2013
Production Manager: Anne Harrigan - 2 fully produced shows. Downtown Race Riot • When the Lights Went Out
Designers: Ilona Somogyi, Emily Rebholz
· Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, 2011 - 2014
Staff position. Oversee daily running of shop & Supervise wardrobe students, Mentor Student Desginers through design process
Designers: Michelle Bohn, Kirche Ziele
· University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Winston-Salem, NC, 2011 Shop Director: Pam Knourek - 4 Show Reparatory
Oklahoma! • As it is in Heaven • Harpers Ferry • Hotel Casablanca
Designers: Lindsey Quay Sikes, Rojendra Adams Costume Coordinators for Oklahoma! : Bill Brewer & Christine Turbitt
· Weston Playhouse, Weston, VT, 2010
Production Manager: Bridget Sullivan - 7 Show Season
39 Steps • Seussical the Musical • Avenue Q • The Oath • Damn Yankees • The Marvelous Wonderdettes • Death of a Salesman
Designers: Karen Ann Ledger, Daniel Urlie, Collette Benoit, Nancy Leary, Kirche Ziele
· Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival, Durant, OK, 2008
Production Manager: Riley Risso-Coker - 3 Show Summer Season The Jungle Book • Henry IV I&II • Guys and Dolls
Draper
· Shakespeare Festival at Tulane, New Orleans, LA 2012, 2014
Designers: Cecile Covert, Jen Gillette. Performances in Edwardian, 1930's, & Fantasy.
· University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Winston-Salem, NC, 2008–2011
Performances in various periods
Worked in 3–6 person teams, producing 3–5 shows at a time. 20 hrs/wk
· Weston Playhouse, Weston, VT, 2010
Designers: Karen Ledger : Dan Urlie : Nancy Leary : Collete C. Benoit : Kirche Ziele
Worked with first hand and 2-3 stitchers producing a 7 show season 40 hrs/wk
· Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival, Durant, OK, 2007–2008
Designers: Jennifer Ables : Cassandra Paine
Worked with 3–5 stitchers producing 3–4 shows per season
First Hand • Stitcher
· Fort Worth Opera, Forth Worth, TX, March 3–May 15, 2008 – Angels in America Designed by Claudia Stevens. Performance in Modern
· Dallas Opera, Dallas, TX, 2007–2008 Performances in 1920’s, Elizabethan, & Fantasy Designers Peter John Hall : Ingeborg Bernerth
· Dallas Theatre Center, Dallas, TX, 2007–2008
· Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX, February 19–April 20, 2007 – Hamlet Designed by David C. Woolard. Performance in Modern Concept
Skills & Interests
· Draping • Flat Patterning / Tailoring • Sketch Interpretation • Corsetry • Distressing & Fabric Modification • Basic Millinery • Wardrobe Management
• Industrial & Domestic Machine & Maintenance • Budget Management •
· Art & Architectural History • World History • International Travel • Classic Literature
Education
· University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Winston-Salem, NC. Master of Fine Arts, Costume Technology • 2011
· University of Dallas, Irving, TX. Bachelors of Arts, Drama • 2005
