About Me
Hi, my name is Lucy! I'm a student at the University of Michigan, School of Music, Theatre & Dance and I'm currently in my third year of study towards a BFA in Theatre Design & Production with a Minor in Dance. I am primarily an artisan and maker with a concentration in costumes, costume crafts, and props. I also have an extensive background in marching arts (both as a performer and coach), where I have continually applied my technical skills in the creation, alteration, and repair of uniforms, equipment, and props.
Where It All Started
I learned how to sew by hand at a very young age, mostly from my mom; she wasn’t much of a sewer herself, but I was always a very creative child with an insatiable appetite for arts and crafts, so she taught me what she knew. When I was eight, my grandma taught me how to use her sewing machine and read a pattern, and that year, she bought me my own sewing machine for Christmas. Over the next few years I used it off and on until, like any artsy child, I took an interest in theatre. In middle school, drama was my elective of choice and in 8th grade, we could take a class where we put on a musical at the end of the semester. It was definitely more of an acting class, but I quickly became invested in making for the stage. When the opportunity arose, I jumped at the chance to help paint the set, fix props, and of course, sew costumes.
Career Goals
My background is as a maker with a focus in costumes, and after my time in the prop shop, I also took an interest in costume crafts. Long term, I hope to work as a Cutter/Draper or Costume Crafts Artisan.