Wardrobe Portfolio

Welcome to my Wardrobe Portfolio! Here you will find highlights from my experience as Wardrobe Supervisor at PCPA. This includes my detailed behind-the-scenes planning and organization such as costume look and piece tracking sheets, dresser run sheets, and schedules.

Tracks and Run Sheets

My run sheets are structured to clearly communicate the full rhythm of a production. I organize them with columns detailing script page numbers, actors, the name of a costume look they’re removing/adding, costume pieces, costume change locations, duration, and notes specific to crew responsibilities. This layout allows my crews to see not just what happens, but when and how each change fits into the larger flow of the show.

One page of the Wardrobe Master Track for PCPA’s production of Beauty and the Beast.

One page of the Wardrobe Master Track for PCPA’s production of Cabaret.

One page of the Wardrobe Master Track for PCPA’s production of Frozen.

Schedules

My scheduling paperwork documents crew schedule expectations from training and load-in through tech, performance weeks, and all the way to closing. Separate laundry and dry cleaning schedules outline daily and weekly cleaning plans, broken down by day of the week and specific costume pieces needing laundering. Together, these scheduling tools provide clarity and structure, allowing the wardrobe team to work efficiently and consistently throughout the run of the show.

One page of the wardrobe crew schedule outlining various schedule details for PCPA's production of Cabaret.

A straightforward laundry schedule detailing daily cleaning assignments for costumes in PCPA's production of Much Ado About Nothing.

One page of a more detailed laundry schedule for PCPA's production of Frozen. This laundry schedule is broken down by individual washer loads, listing specific costume pieces for each load.

Page 2 of the wardrobe crew's laundry schedule for PCPA's production of Frozen.

A weekly dry cleaning schedule identifying which costume pieces are pulled and sent out each week during PCPA's run of Frozen.

Check-In Sheets

My check-in sheets allow the wardrobe crew to track costume pieces at the beginning and end of each performance. Each sheet includes special care notes and clearly indicates approved cleaning methods such as machine washing, hand washing, or dry cleaning. These check-in sheets ensure accountability in keeping track of every costume in the show, consistency, and proper garment care throughout the run.

A role specific check-in sheet for PCPA's production of Little Shop of Horrors. It has been organized by hanging pieces, accessory ditty bag items, and shoes and headwear, with each item further divided by the character’s individual looks throughout the show.

Another example of a check-in sheet. These are designed for daily use in a sheet protector with wet erase markers, allowing items to be checked in and out each performance without the need to reprint multiple sheets.

A check-in sheet for PCPA's production of Frozen. It has been structured with a separate column for each performance date and categorizes items by hanging items, ditty bag items, headwear, and shoes rather than whole costume looks.

Preset Lists

My preset lists detail the costume items each dresser is responsible for placing throughout the theatre prior to the show. Each dresser receives an individualized list, while I maintain a master preset list for oversight and consistency. Organized by actor, preset location, and dresser assignment, these lists ensure all pieces are accurately placed, supporting efficient costume changes and consistent pre-show preparation.

A preset list for PCPA's production of Elf the Musical. The list is divided between top-of-show presets and Act II presets completed during intermission to support efficient transitions between acts.

An example of a dressers preset list from PCPA's production of Much Ado About Nothing.

An example of a dressers preset list from PCPA's production of Waitress.

Look Plots

My look plots are used in tandem with Stage mManagement’s entrance and exit plots to track where and when each actor enters and exits the stage. Each costume change is clearly documented and color-coded to indicate the amount of time allotted for the change, allowing me and the wardrobe team to quickly assess pacing, plan support, and anticipate quick changes throughout the show.

Page one of a Costume Look Plot for PCPA's production of Much Ado About Nothing. Each blue cell represents a new costume look for each actor. Green, orange, and red cells indicate the various timings for each costume change throughout the whole show. (Green: >6 minutes, Orange: 2-5 minutes, Red: <2 minutes)

Page two of the Look Plot for Much Ado About Nothing. This look plot ultimately helps me plan out the wardrobe track for each dresser and helps me determine where we need additional suuport and understand the overall flow of the show.

Page three of the Look Plot for Much Ado About Nothing.