Qualifications
- Diploma of Textiles, Clothing and Footwear (MSIT- Brisbane, Australia)
- Certificate IV Textiles, Clothing and Footwear (MSIT- Brisbane, Australia)
- Bachelor of Education (University of Tasmania, Australia)
- Certificate IV in Small Business Management (NEIS – Brisbane , Australia)
Skills
- Experienced in designing and creating costume, specializing in physical theatre and dance.
- Excellent skills in all areas of garment construction, pattern making, cutting, grading, and alterations.
- Highly experienced in the process of designing and custom making garments for individual clients.
- Experienced in design and styling, focused on creating a flattering silhouette for individuals.
- High knowledge and interest in fashion history.
- Professionally trained in design drawing, fabric rendering, and creating specification sheets.
- Good capabilities in photo shop.
- Excellent presentation of storyboards and mood boards.
- High knowledge of materials and their characteristics.
- Highly experienced in buying and budgeting.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Experienced in working as a team or an individual to achieve a common goal.
- Experienced in managing large teams of people.
Professional Experience
I have been directing my freelance business ‘Angela White Costume & Couture’ since 2005. I design and custom-make clothing for clients, offering them a highly personalized service. I also work as a contractor in the areas of styling, costume design, and creation, and buying for theatre companies, performers, musicians and dancers.
2011
‘Underbelly – Razor’, period costume maker , curtain maker (Sydney, Australia).
Emma Dean – ‘Something They Can Hold’ music video, costume designer, maker and stylist (Sydney, Australia).
‘Be My Valentine?’ photo shoot designer and stylist (Sydney, Australia).
Belvoir Street Theatre – ‘Sapphires’, costume cutter, maker, fittings (Sydney, Australia).
‘Restyled’ photo shoot designer and stylist (Sydney, Australia).
2010
‘Vice Versa’ collection photo shoot designer and stylist (Toronto, Canada).
Workman Arts- 'Third Eye Looming', costume maker (Toronto - Canada).
Emma Dean- ‘Stuck in the Mud’ music video, costume designer and stylist (Sydney- Australia).
Emma Dean- ‘Sincerely Fearful’ music video, costume designer and stylist (Sydney- Australia).
Peter Nguyen- Street Magician, costume designer and maker(Brisbane- Australia).
2009
Dianne Gough Productions- ‘Macbeth- The Rock Opera’, costume designer, buyer, costume maker , art finisher (Brisbane- Australia).
Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre- ‘The Tempest’, Costume designer, maker, and buyer (Brisbane- Australia). Winner of 2009 ‘ Best Independent Production - Matilda Award.
Ben Stewart- ‘Angry Birds’ album cover, stylist, prop designer and maker (Brisbane- Australia).
Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre- ‘Dairakudakan Project’, Prop design and construction (Brisbane- Australia).
Emma Dean & Jacob Diefenbach – ‘Downside-up’. Costume and prop designer and maker , and buyer (Brisbane- Australia).
2008
‘Three Super Stars Unite’ photo shoot designer and stylist, (Brisbane – Australia).
Restaged Histories Project – ‘The Last Days of the New Theatricals’, costumier (Brisbane- Australia).
La Boite Theatre Company – ‘Attack of the Attacking Attackers’, costume maker and buyer (Brisbane- Australia).
Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre – ‘The Odyssey’, costume and prop designer and maker, and buyer (Brisbane- Australia)
Raw Dance Company - ‘Electronique’, stylist, buyer, costume maker. (Brisbane- Australia)
Brisbane Festival – ‘The Five Ways’, costume maker and buyer. (Brisbane- Australia)
Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre – ‘Zeitgeist’, costume designer, maker and buyer. (Brisbane, Adelaide –Australia, Edinburgh - Scotland).
Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre- ‘Sub-con Warrior 2.0’, co-designer, costume maker and buyer. (Brisbane, Australia).
Singer Emma Dean- sell out concert at the Judith Wright Centre, designer and maker of couture garment. (Brisbane, Australia).
Queensland Ballet - ‘A Mid-Summer Night’s Dream’, costume maker (Brisbane, Australia).
2007
Amanda Palmer and The Danger Ensemble - ‘Who Killed Amanda Palmer’ Australian tour, costume designer and maker. (Australia)
La Boite Theatre Company – ‘Summer Wonderland’, costume maker and buyer. (Brisbane, Australia).
Singer Shaneal – Australian and US stage shows, costume designer and maker. (Australia
and the US).
Viva Elite Modeling Academy – Graphic design work (Brisbane, Australia).
Amanda Palmer (Dresden Dolls) and Steven Mitchell Wright - Edinburgh Fringe Festival,
costume
designer and maker.(Edinburgh, Scotland).
Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre - ‘Dracula’, costume designer, maker and buyer. (Brisbane,
Australia)
2006
Completion of Certificate IV Textiles, Clothing and Footwear at Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE. (Brisbane, Australia)
The Danger Ensemble – performance with the Dresden Dolls for their London performances of the‘Punk Cabaret’ world tour (London, England)
Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre – ‘Komachi’, costume designer and maker. (Brisbane, Australia)
Pipsqueaks Children’s Entertainment - Character costume designer and maker. (Brisbane, Australia)
2005
Eden Night Club - Judgment Sunday’s, costume designer and maker for podium dancers. (Ibiza, Spain)
Savannah’s Sunset Bar - Too Damn Glam, Promotional Wear designer and maker (Ibiza, Spain.
