As part of my job at the Harper Joy Theater costume shop, I was in charge of constructing Marie Antoinette's gown for a 2021 production of The Revolutionists at Whitman College. I included photos of the process, which included making a bodice mock up, pattern matching the pieces on the final fashion fabric, adding boning channels and flat lining the bodice, and adding piping.

Artistic Team

Director–Christopher Petit

Scenic Designer–Nathan Tomsheck

Lighting Designer–Mike Inwood

Costume Designer–Lauren Roark

Sound Designer–Rob Witmer

Above are photos that of a gown that I constructed as part of my job at Whitman College’s costume shop. This gown included several curved seams, including princess seams, and fully lined dramatic sleeves.

Costume Design - Aaron Chvatal

I was the lead cutter for a 2021 production of The Penelopiad at Whitman College, as part of my job at the costume shop. I also used the slash and spread technique to manipulate the patterns for the colorful silk dresses, which I have included photos of above.

Artistic Team

Director–Dr. Laura Hope

Movement Direction–Renée Archibald & Dr. Laura Hope

Music Director/Arranger–Andrew Fox

Sound Design & Composer–Cliff Caruthers

Scenic & Projection Design–Daniel Schindler

Costume Design–Aaron Chvatal

Lighting Design–Wem-Ling Liao

Above are photos of other projects I have done, both for productions and personal projects. As well as sewing costumes, I have also done distressing and dye work. In my free time, I like to crochet, practice my mending and repairing skills, and sew bags and other items for my friends and family.