Hilary Gregory-Allen

Education

Austin College, Sherman, TX Major: Communication Studies/Theatre Emphasis; Minor: Medieval Studies Study Abroad: Castles, Celts, and Kilts, Scotland, UK January 2009	Bachelor of Arts
Stella Adler Studio of Acting, New York City, NY	Summer Intensive, 2011
Relevant Coursework: Costume and Make-Up Design, Scene and Light Design, Dramaturgy, Directing, Immersion Media, Development of Dramatic Arts I&II, Shakespeare through Performance, Acting, Movement Teaching Assistant, Chicago Style Improvisation (Chicago, IL), Movement for the Theatre, Voice and Diction for the Theatre, Releasing the Inner Actor (Advanced Acting), Stage Magic Performance

Work Experience

Selected Technical Credits

Costume Designer, Legend of Zorba	Pocket Sandwich Theatre	Erin Singleton, Dir.
Costume Designer, Laserfinger	Pocket Sandwich Theatre	Dennis Milligan, Dir.
Costumer Designer, Sidewinder: A Space Western		Nicholas Tanner, Dir.
Costume Designer, Sidewinder: Ecstacy of Gold		Nicholas Tanner, Dir.
Costume Designer, Based on a Totally True Story	Austin College	Addison O’Donnell, Dir.
Costume Designer, et al, Double Tap		Nicholas Tanner, Dir.
Director/Designer, Springtime	Austin College	Sherman, TX
Director, The Zoo Story	Austin College	Sherman, TX
Properties Designer, Now Then Again	Austin College	Matthew L Varvir, Dir.
Asst. Stage Manager/Costumer, Bedroom Farce	Austin College	Dr. Kirk Everist, Dir.
Costumer, Peer Gynt	Austin College	Dr. Kathleen Campbell, Designer
Stage Manager, Waiting for Godot	Austin College	Dr. Kathleen Campbell, Dir.
Light Board Operator, The Germ Project	Three Legged Dog Theatre, New York, NY
Costumer Designer Cinderella	Sherman High School	Jan Stewart, Dir.
Costumer, Les Miserables	Sherman High School	Robert Watson, Dir.

Other Costuming and Sewing Experience

International Baccalaureate Personal Project

Designed and created Elizabethan court gown,
Included research into historical construction techniques
Drafted patterns for gown and underpinnings
Created garments, including fully boned corset and farthingale, outer gown with cartridge pleating, under skirt and sleeves.

Costumer and Actor, Allen Community Theatre

Designed and created a kirtle made out of period correct fabrics for personal use as costume
Altered costumes for other actors as needed
Provided consultation on costumes during design phase of show

Other Costume Creation Summer 2012

Assisted as a stitcher with multiple productions during college including Twelfth Night, student film projects, opera scenes,
Design and created prom dress with fully boned corset
Created many costumes and accessories for events such as rennaisance festivals and reenactments for self and others

Relevant Skills

Design Skills: Extensive historical costuming including research into construction techniques and styles, Drafting, draping, and renderings in multiple media, familiarity with theatrical conventions and performance necessities.

Other: Experience with theatrical and commercial lighting instruments; trained in light board operation; excellent written and oral communication skills; sensitivity to diverse groups