Abbie Hagen Resume
Theatrical Work Resume
Abbie Hagen
Cell: 208-830-7609
a.hagen1920@gmail.com
TECHNICAL THEATRE EXPERIENCE
Show Role Theater Year
As You Like It Student Dramaturg Westminster Theatre 2022
Defying Gravity Costume Designer Westminster Theatre 2022
48-Hour Play Festival Stage Manager Westminster Theatre 2022
The Birthday Party Stage Manager Westminster Theatre 2021
The Tempest Stitcher Idaho Shakespeare 2021
Stop Kiss Costume Designer Westminster Theatre 2021
Sweet Charity Assistant Costume Designer Westminster Theatre 2020
A Little Night Music Wardrobe Head Westminster Opera 2020
The Drowning Girls Costume Designer Sasquatch Theatre 2019
Ah, Wilderness! Hair/Makeup Designer Westminster Theatre 2019
Girl in the Red Corner Wardrobe Crew Westminster Theatre 2019
Julius Caesar Costume Shop Intern Idaho Shakespeare 2019
Music Man Wardrobe/Hair Crew Idaho Shakespeare 2019
Next to Normal Costume/Hair/Makeup Designer Westminster Theatre 2019
The Cake Assistant Costume Designer Salt Lake Acting Co. 2019
The Stoned Guest/Ages Ago Dresser Westminster Opera 2019
School for Scandal Assistant Costume Designer/Dresser Westminster Theatre 2018
Men on Boats Run Crew Westminster Theatre 2018
TRAINING/EDUCATION
Borah High School, Boise, ID, High School Diploma, May 2018, 4.25 GPA
Westminster College, Salt Lake City, UT, HBFA in Technical Theatre, Anticipated May 2022
THEATRICAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Westminster College Assistant Costume Shop Manager Fall 2018-Present
Idaho Shakespeare Festival Costume Intern/Wardrobe Crew Summer 2019, Stitcher Summer 2021
Westminster Theatre Society President May 2021-Present
Salt Lake Acting Company University Professional Theatre Program January-February 2019
SPECIAL SKILLS
Beginner in Costume Design, Creating Renderings, Fitting Clothing, Taking Actor Measurements, Costume Pulling, Costume Paperwork, Distressing Clothes, Basic Building/Painting Work on Sets. Intermediate experience in Costume Construction, Costume Finishing, Machine/Hand Sewing, Use of Serger Machine, Run-Crew Work, Dressing, Crochet, Google Suite, Filling, Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), and Adobe Photoshop. Extremely organized, upbeat, and able to learn new skills quickly.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Detailed Resume
WORK EXPERIENCE
WESTMINSTER COSTUME SHOP, Salt Lake City, UT
Assistant Costume Shop Manager, August 2020 – Present
Assisting with the overall function of the costume shop by providing instruction and assistance to workers in the absence of the manager
Sew costume pieces for theatrical productions
Complete design assignments in both costumes and hair/makeup
Use of sewing machine, serger, and other sewing materials
Pulling/organizing costumes from storage
Digital organization of costume shop business
Serving as wardrobe crew and run crew
WESTMINSTER COSTUME SHOP, Salt Lake City, UT
Costume Shop Technician, August 2018 – August 2020
Sew costume pieces for theatrical productions
Use of sewing machine, serger, and other sewing materials
Pulling/organizing costumes from storage
Serving as wardrobe crew and run crew
IDAHO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, Boise, ID
Stitcher, June-August 2021
Created costume pieces for use in various shows
Sewed with a variety of materials, including leather and stretch fabrics
Used abilities in sewing, crochet, and hands stitching to create costumes
Organized and cleaned shop spaces
IDAHO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, Boise, ID
Costume Shop Intern/Stitcher/Wardrobe Crew, June-August 2019
Created costume pieces for use in various shows
Sewed with a variety of materials, including leather and stretch fabrics
Organized and cleaned shop spaces
Facilitated backstage costume changes under time constraints
Styled actors’ hair
Sanitized and steamed costumes for each show
SALT LAKE ACTING COMPANY, Salt Lake City, UT
Assistant Costume Designer on “The Cake”, January-March 2019
Attended production meetings, designer runs, and garment fittings
Altered garments to fit actors, as specified by the designer
Helped the designer select and purchase garments
Created costume pieces for use in the show
SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Boise, ID
Child Care Assistant, May 2015 – May 2018
Maintain a safe play environment
Observe and monitor children’s play activities
Sanitize toys and play equipment
Organize and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas
Keep track of attendance and check-in/out processes
ADA COMMUNITY LIBRARY – VICTORY BRANCH, Boise, ID
Volunteer, June 2014 – May 2018
Assisted with educational/summer reading programs
Filed books and media
Sanitized books and environment of the library
Decorated the library according to season and need
EDUCATION
Westminster College
HBFA Technical Theatre, expected May 2022
Borah High School, Boise, ID
Diploma Earned May 2018
Treasure Valley Math and Science Center, Boise, ID
2014-2017
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Experienced in public speaking and team leadership
Artist of many mediums, including watercolor, graphic design, and cello
Strong writing abilities with an in-depth understanding of Microsoft Office and Google Suite
A well organized and reliable person
AWARDS AND ACTIVITIES
President of Westminster College’s Theatre Society (Fall 2020-present)
Recipient of Patricia Van Kirk Scholarship and Pride Foundation Community Scholarship (2020)
Member of the Westminster College Pride Planning Committee (2018-present)
Peer Mentor with Westminster College’s Queer Compass (Fall 2020-present)
Communications Volunteer with We Need Diverse Books (2019-present)
Honors Peer Mentor with Westminster Honors College (2019-present)
Westminster Dean’s List Award (2018-present)
Gold Award Girl Scout (2005-18)
President of Borah High Chapter of National Honor Society (2017-18)
Recipient of National Honor Society Semi-Finalist Scholarship (2018)
Three-time recipient of the Presidential Award for Educational Excellenc