CHRISTINA M. MARCANTONIO
Designer Craftsman Artist
TECHNICIAL
ACTOR’S THEATRE OF LOUISVILLE, Louisville, KY
Stitcher, Costume Department, 2016–2019 Season
Performs sewing duties to complete over 10 productions that take place at the theater for their yearly season. The shop takes on many costume builds for period, vintage and modern dress throughout the season. Responsible for keeping a fast pace and maintaining a high quality of sewing work. Balances the demands of working on multiple shows during the renowned Humana Festival of the Arts.
OPERA THEATER ST. LOUIS, St. Louis, MO
Stitcher, Costume Department, 2014—2019 Season
Builds elaborate costumes for four fully produced operas each season. Follows the instruction of cuter and draper to achieve a high level of couture. Notable designers include Issac Mizrahi, James Schuette, Mark Bouman, Constance Hoffman, Kaye Voyce and Gregory Gale.
DESIGN
LAWRENCE ACADEMY, Groton, MA
Costume Designer, January 2015-‐ November 2019
Worked closely with the director, choreographer, and set designer to create a cohesive style for a 4 shows: Home and Away (WWI period), An Iliad (contemporary), Little Shop of Horrors, and Pride and Prejudice (Regency period). Organized rentals packages, built period style pieces, fit and altered all other purchased costumes.
AKVAVIT THEATER, Chicago, IL
Costume Designer, October 2013-‐ October 2014
Created modern costume designs for the Nordic theater company for four U.S. premiere shows—They Died Where They Lied, Mishap!, Frozen on the Square 1982, and Nothing of Me.
EDUCATION
CREATE SEW, Acton, MA
Sewing Instructor, January 2020—Present
Teaches beginner sewing to school age children and to adults. Balances the attentions of multiple students and tailors teaching style to match the student’s learning needs. Leads classes on simple clothing construction, laying out patterns, and following commercial instructions. Encourages students to become enthusiastic creators and to learn a lifelong tactile skill. Demonstrates flexible teaching capabilities during the COVID 19 pandemic in developing online sewing courses for current or new students.
CAMP NASHOBA NORTH, Raymond, ME
Sewing Instructor, Summer 2019
Began a sewing activity program for campers from ages 7-16. Sourced workroom supplies, tools and machinery. Created original patterns, lesson plans and new weekly class offerings. Taught basic sewing skills with a focus on creating a safe and supportive learning environment for kids of all backgrounds.
BARD COLLEGE, Annandale-‐on-‐Hudson, NY
Bachelor of Arts in Language and Literature, September 2007-‐ May 2011