Jacky Sanger
Theatrical Costume Technician
STITCHING
The Santa Fe Opera 2022, photo by Curtis Brown Photography
The Santa Fe Opera 2022, photo by Curtis Brown Photography
The fall-front is topstitched closed in favor of a side zipper closure for quick change.
The fall-front is topstitched closed in favor of a side zipper closure for quick change.
The Barber of Seville
The Santa Fe Opera, 2022
Costume Designer: Andrew D. Edwards
Draper: Lara Berich
First Hand: Aries Limon
Coat Stitched by Aries Limon
Waistcoat and Breeches stitched by Jacky Sanger
Count Almaviva 18th Century Costume
Draper: Lara Berich
First Hand: Ana Cobos
Stitcher: Jacky Sanger
Count Almaviva Spanish Soldier Shirt
The Santa Fe Opera 2022, Photo by Curtis Brown Photography
The Santa Fe Opera 2022, Photo by Curtis Brown Photography
The Santa Fe Opera 2022, photo by Curtis Brown Photography
The Santa Fe Opera 2022, photo by Curtis Brown Photography
Finished Back View
Lara Berich draped the body padding and constructed the spandex sacks of styrofoam pellets. I was responsible for trueing up the placement of the sacks and doing all of the stitching and finishing work on the garment.
The pouches are attached to the structural layer with a fell stitch.
Finished Back View
Lara Berich was the draper and primary stitcher on this doublet for Falstaff. I stitched some of the elements and did a lot of the finishing work.
Lara Berich was the draper and primary stitcher on this doublet for Falstaff. I stitched some of the elements and did a lot of the finishing work.
Falstaff
The Santa Fe Opera, 2022
Costume Designer: Dir David McVicar
Draper: Lara Berich
Stitchers: Lara Berich and Jacky Sanger
Falstaff Body Padding and Gold Doublet
M. Butterfly
The Santa Fe Opera, 2022
Costume Designer: James Schuette
Draper: Lara Berich
First Hand: Aries Limon
Stitchers: Jacky Sanger, Lara Berich, and Clara Cavins
Song Liling Burnout Velvet Robe and Slip
Santa Fe Opera, 2022. Photo by Curtis Brown Photography
Santa Fe Opera, 2022. Photo by Curtis Brown Photography
I constructed the slip with french seams and a bias facing at the neckline.
Mitered corner (wrong side)
I constructed the slip with french seams and a bias facing at the neckline.
As one of the stitchers on this robe, I stitched the center back seam, finished the front edge, and constructed the pink bow.
As one of several stitchers on this robe, I stitched the center back seam, finished the front edge, and constructed the pink bow.
Seams were steamed and finger-pressed
As one of the stitchers on this robe, I stitched the center back seam, finished the front edge, and constructed the pink bow.
The Lord of Cries
The Santa Fe Opera, 2021
Costume Designer: Chrisi Karvonides-Dushenko
Draper: Lara Berich
First Hand: Kelly Isaac
Stitchers: Jacky Sanger, Sierra Hughes,
Yamilex Holguin, Matty Blatt
Dionysus Gold Tailored Robe
The Lord of Cries, Santa Fe Opera 2021
The Lord of Cries, Santa Fe Opera 2021
Santa Fe Opera, 2022. Photo by Curtis Brown Photography
The Lord of Cries, Santa Fe Opera 2021
As one of several stitchers on this robe, I was responsible for initial construction/basting for the first fitting and certain parts of the finishing work.
Pictured: Jacky Sanger and Yamilex Holguin
As one of several stitchers on this robe, I was responsible for initial construction/basting for the first fitting and certain parts of the finishing work.
1780s Robe a l'Anglaise
Personal Project
Modeled by Annmarie Danico
This gown is made from a Historical Pattern by J.P. Ryan. The petticoat and gown are made from thrifted curtains. I also created a bum roll and used a Victorian corset I had previously made in lieu of 18th century stays.
at Winnekenni Castle
at Winnekenni Castle
at Winnekenni Castle
at Winnekenni Castle
What You Will
A one-hour Twelfth Night
Hofstra University, 2020
Costume Designer: Dallon Fournier
Draper: Jackie Benedict-Mantell
First Hand and Stitcher: Jacky Sanger
Olivia 1970s Floral Dress
What You Will (Twelfth Night), Hofstra University 2020
Hofstra University, 2020
What You Will (Twelfth Night), Hofstra University 2020
I fit the dress (using the lining as a mock-up) and made pattern alterations.
I fit the dress (using the lining as a mock-up) and made pattern alterations.
DRAPING
Hofstra University (2019) Photo by Brian Ballweg
Hofstra University (2019) Photo by Brian Ballweg
Fefu and Her Friends, Hofstra University (2019)
Hofstra University (2019) Photo by Brian Ballweg
Fefu and Her Friends
Hofstra University, 2019
Costume Designer: Jacky Sanger
Emma Bias-cut Gown
Draper: Jacky Sanger
Stitcher: Jackie Benedict-Mantell
CRAFTS & MILLINERY
Troilus & Cressida
Hofstra University, 2020
Costume Designer: Meredith Van Scoy
Helen of Troy
Sequin Gown and LED corset
Draper: Jackie Benedict-Mantell
First Hand/Stitcher/Craftsperson:
Jacky Sanger
Troilus & Cressida, Hofstra University 2020 (photo by Jacky Sanger)
Troilus & Cressida, Hofstra University 2020 (photo by Jacky Sanger)
Hofstra University, 2020 (photo by Jacky Sanger)
Troilus & Cressida, Hofstra University 2020 (photo by Jacky Sanger)
Summer and Smoke, Hofstra University (2020)
Summer and Smoke, Hofstra University (2020)
Summer and Smoke, Hofstra University (2020)
Summer and Smoke, Hofstra University (2020)
Summer and Smoke
Hofstra University, 2020
(Production cancelled due to COVID-19)
Costume Designer: Peter Fogel
Milliner: Jacky Sanger
Alma's Sinamay Hat
What Fools! Hofstra University (2019)
Hofstra University, 2019 (photo by Brian Ballweg)
Hofstra University, 2019 (photo by Brian Ballweg)
What Fools! Hofstra University (2019)
The robot body had to be all one piece so it could be taken on and off repeatedly for actor-driven quick changes. It also had to allow for movement and choreography.
The robot body had to be all one piece so it could be taken on and off repeatedly for actor-driven quick changes. It also had to allow for movement and choreography.
Craftsperson: Jacky Sanger
a one-hour Midsummer Night's Dream
Hofstra University, 2019
Costume Designer: Jacky Sanger
What Fools!
Puck's Robot Suit and Helmet
The Santa Fe Opera - 2021 Season
Stitching & Dressing Apprentice
Cortland Repertory Theatre (2019), Photo by Eric Behnke
Cortland Repertory Theatre (2019), Photo by Eric Behnke
Cortland Repertory Theatre (2019), Photo by Eric Behnke
Cortland Repertory Theatre (2019), Photo by Eric Behnke
Cortland Repertory Theatre - 2019 Season
Costume Shop Intern