Julian Patterson/Chaotic | mrjulianchaotic@gmail.com | Pittsburgh, PA

SUMMARY

Costume technician, sewist, and wardrobe supervisor with experience in costume construction, alterations, wigs, makeup, and drag performance. Comfortable working under production deadlines, supporting performers backstage, and finding creative solutions with both traditional and unconventional materials.

SKILLS

Costume Construction & Alterations • Wardrobe & Quick Changes • Wig Styling & Maintenance • Stage & Drag Makeup • Fabric Painting • Patterning & Garment Modification • Hand & Machine Sewing • Stretch Fabrics • Costume Repairs • Creative Fabrication • Ironing & Garment Finishing

EXPERIENCE

Costume Shop Production Assistant, Slippery Rock University Sept 2023 – May 2025 • Built and altered costumes for plays, musicals, and dance productions. • Assisted with fittings, costume maintenance, repairs, and daily shop work. • Worked with designers, costume staff, and performers to meet production deadlines.

Head of Wardrobe – 9 to 5, Slippery Rock University Spring 2024 • Supervised wardrobe crew during rehearsals and performances. • Managed laundry, repairs, costume tracking, dressing assignments, and backstage organization. • Coordinated quick changes and dressed principal performers during performances.

Props Overhire, City Theatre Oct 2022 – Present • Work alongside production staff to assist with strikes, storage, organization, and inventory of production props.

Independent Costume Designer & Sewist 2016 – Present • Design, build, alter, and maintain costumes for drag performances and competitions. • Create custom garments, painted costumes, wigs, makeup looks, and specialty costume pieces. • Source materials, manage budgets, and adapt found objects and unconventional materials into wearable costumes.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Theatre Design/Technology, Slippery Rock University, 2024