EDUCATION and CERTIFICATES

  • Capilano University: Costuming for Theatre and Film. Vancouver, B.C.
  • Blanche Macdonald Centre: Fashion Design. Vancouver, B.C.
  • Certificate: BC Institute of Film Professionals
  • Workplace Hazardous materials information System (WHMIS)
  • Member: I.A.T.S.E LOCAL 891
 

DESIGN EXPERIENCE

Over the last ten years I have had the opportunity too work with many different professional theatre companies. I have gained a wide variety of experience in every costume shop I have worked in. My experience ranges from Costume Design to wardrobe assistant where I performed many different tasks. A lot of the shows I've worked on have been technically challenging and therefore created great learning experiences. One of the best things I love about working in a costume shop is the sense of collaboration and team effort.
  • Walk of Terror "SPARAGMOS" - Caravan Farm Theatre- Head of Wardrobe, Armstrong BC 2020
  • "The Nutcracker" - Costumer, Caravan Farm Theatre, Armstrong BC 2019 "The Nutcracker"
  • Twelfth Night, The Glass Menagerie, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead - Project X Theatre Festival Kamloops, BC 2007-2010
  • Anne, Oklahoma - Chemainus Theatre Festival Chemainus BC 2009
  • The Man Who Shot Chance Delaney, The Island of Bliss, The Last Five Years - Western Canada Theatre Kamloops BC 2007-2009
 

ASSISTANT DESIGN EXPERIENCE

  • The Ecstasy of Rita Joe, Seussical The Musical, Beauty And The Beast, Outlaw, Alice - A Wonderland - Western Canada Theatre, Kamloops B.C 2006-2009
  • Much Ado About Nothing, Elizabeth Rex - Project X Theatre, Kamloops B.C 2006
  • Everyone, A Sleigh Ride Christmas Carol - Caravan Farm Theatre, Armstrong B.C 2010
 

THEATRE SPECIAL ATTRIBUTES

  • First Nations Professional Designer/Costumer for Theatre & Film
  • Professional designer for theatre. Designed costumes that were innovative and eye-catching
  • Breakdown artist for theatre and film. In charge of leading a design team to execute and build all costumes
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    Related Skills  2011- present

    Bonnie Acko Design & Sewing - Owner Owner & Operator of a design studio that started in Montreal. I specialize in costume building and alterations. I also do custom sewing of stage curtains and piano covers. I have valued my time working at my own small business because it has had many exciting moments.

    References available upon request.