About The Artist.
Alexander has been constantly making things since his parents bought him a hot pink Bratz™ sewing machine as an eight-year-old. In the decade and change since, his personal penchant for all things flashy, campy, or just plain fun has led him to a jack of all trades mentality, picking up any and all textile arts available and incorporating them into his ever-evolving design sensibility. Not content to leave all the fun to other people, he maintains his construction skills just as passionately as his visual skills. He can be found in his school wardrobe most days, gleefully belting out showtunes and helping the freshmen work a serger.
Education
2022-2026
School of Performance - Toronto Metropolitan University
Performance Production Major, specializing in costuming. Trained in the practice of operating as a member of a wardrobe department, including the creation of multiple productions each semester. Minor in Performance, minor in Music & Culture.
2013-2017
Etobicoke School of the Arts
Musical Theatre Major, focus in performance. Secondary school incorporating extensive training in acting, dance, & singing. One semester of Assistant Directing training.
TMU Productions & Work Study Program
Winter 2026
Footwear Coordinator
The Alchemist & Rhinocerous
Responsible for sourcing, maintaining, repairing, and otherwise caring for all footwear worn by both productions' casts. Worked independently, with mentorship from TMU Staff. Tasks included re-soling, galoshing, leatherworking, distressing, buying, sizing, and assisting the dresser teams in developing paperwork.
Winter 2026
Costume Designer
Attempts On Her Life
Smaller scope, primarily sourcing & altering pieces. Fully constructing 4 extreme 'helmet' wigs & styling another 2, jewel tones, quick changes.
Fall 2025
Stitcher
RISE: Fall Dances
Approximately 60 dancers, 4 pieces, all in fully built looks. Stretch fabric, mesh, lace, & draping all used extensively. Highlight: Deconstructed a button-up & draped the pieces into a fitted tank top with structured bodice.
Winter 2025
Stitcher, Shoe & Boot Coordinator
Seven Short Farces
Cast of 8, primarily late 18th c. costuming. Repairs & maintenance of shoes & boots, including working with Renia Cologne & stretching leather footwear to fit performers.
Winter 2025
Stitcher, Dresser
Marriage
Cast of 8, primarily late 18th c. costuming. Altering & building period costumes, executing multiple quick changes. Highlight: Personally constructed two 'lobster tail' style bustles.
Winter 2025
Designer
4.48 Psychosis
Small cast of 6, primarily sourcing & altering pieces. Used a variety of dye techniques to produce the look of decay & grime.
Fall 2024
Wardrobe Supervisor
Wardrobe Department
Coordinated with stage management, wardrobe staff, faculty, & directors to facilitate all fittings, purchases, & costuming calls. Created & maintained paperwork to support the creation of costumes for multiple productions.
Winter 2024
Wardrobe Lab Assistant
TMU CareerBoost Position
Paid position organizing & maintaining wardrobe. Returning garments to storage, making minor repairs to industrial machines, assisting in making purchases of school equipment & tools. Highlight: Assisted in creating a new footwear storage space, including sizing, sorting, & shelving all footwear owned by TMU Wardrobe.
Winter 2024
Stitcher, Head Dresser
The Bacchae
8 performers, mostly sourcing & altering, with the construction of one custom dress. Heavy embellishment, beads, lace, ribbon, & corsets, significant use of organza.
Winter 2024
Stitcher, Head Dresser
Lysistrata
Facilitated multiple quick changes, including coordinating with designer to alter garments. Executed multiple quick changes, working with a team of dressers stationed in multiple locations backstage. Highlight: Personally organized and executed a 40 second full costume change where actor's exit & entrance were different sides of the stage.
Winter 2024
Stitcher, Head Dresser
Harm's Way
Small cast of 6, primarily sourcing & altering pieces. Frequent costume changes, including 2 quick changes.
Winter 2024
Stitcher, Head Dresser
Everybody
6 Performers, with roles cast randomly during each performance. Costume pieces were created to accommodate all actors, using a variety of craft & sewing techniques.
Winter 2024
Wardrobe Lab Assistant
TMU CareerBoost Position
Paid position organizing & maintaining wardrobe. Returning garments to storage, making minor repairs to industrial machines, assisting in making purchases of school equipment & tools. Highlight: Assisted in creating a new footwear storage space, including sizing, sorting, & shelving all footwear owned by TMU Wardrobe.
Winter 2024
Stitcher, Head Dresser
The Bacchae
8 performers, mostly sourcing & altering, with the construction of one custom dress. Heavy embellishment, beads, lace, ribbon, & corsets, significant use of organza.
Winter 2024
Stitcher, Head Dresser
Lysistrata
Facilitated multiple quick changes, including coordinating with designer to alter garments. Executed multiple quick changes, working with a team of dressers stationed in multiple locations backstage. Highlight: Personally organized and executed a 40 second full costume change where actor's exit & entrance were different sides of the stage.
Winter 2024
Stitcher, Head Dresser
Harm's Way
Small cast of 6, primarily sourcing & altering pieces. Frequent costume changes, including 2 quick changes.
Winter 2024
Stitcher, Head Dresser
Everybody
6 Performers, with roles cast randomly during each performance. Costume pieces were created to accommodate all actors, using a variety of craft & sewing techniques.
Winter 2025
Stitcher, Shoe & Boot Coordinator
Seven Short Farces
Cast of 8, primarily late 18th c. costuming. Repairs & maintenance of shoes & boots, including working with Renia Cologne & stretching leather footwear to fit performers.
Winter 2025
Stitcher, Dresser
Marriage
Cast of 8, primarily late 18th c. costuming. Altering & building period costumes, executing multiple quick changes. Highlight: Personally constructed two 'lobster tail' style bustles.
Winter 2025
Designer
4.48 Psychosis
Small cast of 6, primarily sourcing & altering pieces. Used a variety of dye techniques to produce the look of decay & grime.
Fall 2024
Wardrobe Supervisor
Wardrobe Department
Coordinated with stage management, wardrobe staff, faculty, & directors to facilitate all fittings, purchases, & costuming calls. Created & maintained paperwork to support the creation of costumes for multiple productions.
Winter 2024
Wardrobe Lab Assistant
TMU CareerBoost Position
Paid position organizing & maintaining wardrobe. Returning garments to storage, making minor repairs to industrial machines, assisting in making purchases of school equipment & tools. Highlight: Assisted in creating a new footwear storage space, including sizing, sorting, & shelving all footwear owned by TMU Wardrobe.
Winter 2024
Stitcher, Head Dresser
The Bacchae
8 performers, mostly sourcing & altering, with the construction of one custom dress. Heavy embellishment, beads, lace, ribbon, & corsets, significant use of organza.
Winter 2024
Stitcher, Head Dresser
Lysistrata
Facilitated multiple quick changes, including coordinating with designer to alter garments. Executed multiple quick changes, working with a team of dressers stationed in multiple locations backstage. Highlight: Personally organized and executed a 40 second full costume change where actor's exit & entrance were different sides of the stage.
Winter 2024
Stitcher, Head Dresser
Harm's Way
Small cast of 6, primarily sourcing & altering pieces. Frequent costume changes, including 2 quick changes.
Winter 2024
Stitcher, Head Dresser
Everybody
6 Performers, with roles cast randomly during each performance. Costume pieces were created to accommodate all actors, using a variety of craft & sewing techniques.
Winter 2025
Stitcher, Shoe & Boot Coordinator
Seven Short Farces
Cast of 8, primarily late 18th c. costuming. Repairs & maintenance of shoes & boots, including working with Renia Cologne & stretching leather footwear to fit performers.
Winter 2025
Stitcher, Dresser
Marriage
Cast of 8, primarily late 18th c. costuming. Altering & building period costumes, executing multiple quick changes. Highlight: Personally constructed two 'lobster tail' style bustles.
Winter 2025
Designer
4.48 Psychosis
Small cast of 6, primarily sourcing & altering pieces. Used a variety of dye techniques to produce the look of decay & grime.
Fall 2024
Wardrobe Supervisor
Wardrobe Department
Coordinated with stage management, wardrobe staff, faculty, & directors to facilitate all fittings, purchases, & costuming calls. Created & maintained paperwork to support the creation of costumes for multiple productions.
Winter 2024
Wardrobe Lab Assistant
TMU CareerBoost Position
Paid position organizing & maintaining wardrobe. Returning garments to storage, making minor repairs to industrial machines, assisting in making purchases of school equipment & tools. Highlight: Assisted in creating a new footwear storage space, including sizing, sorting, & shelving all footwear owned by TMU Wardrobe.
Winter 2024
Stitcher, Head Dresser
The Bacchae
8 performers, mostly sourcing & altering, with the construction of one custom dress. Heavy embellishment, beads, lace, ribbon, & corsets, significant use of organza.
Winter 2024
Stitcher, Head Dresser
Lysistrata
Facilitated multiple quick changes, including coordinating with designer to alter garments. Executed multiple quick changes, working with a team of dressers stationed in multiple locations backstage. Highlight: Personally organized and executed a 40 second full costume change where actor's exit & entrance were different sides of the stage.
Winter 2024
Stitcher, Head Dresser
Harm's Way
Small cast of 6, primarily sourcing & altering pieces. Frequent costume changes, including 2 quick changes.
Winter 2024
Stitcher, Head Dresser
Everybody
6 Performers, with roles cast randomly during each performance. Costume pieces were created to accommodate all actors, using a variety of craft & sewing techniques.