Carmella Whipple | Chicago-Based Theatre Artist
Stitching Examples
Below are snapshots of processes and completed projects for shows performed at Loyola University Chicago. Please enjoy looking through them!
Little Red Riding Hood
I constructed the dress that was designed for Little Red Riding Hood, played by Ella Graham, in the Spring 2022 production of Into the Woods.
Production Credits
Director: Dr. Mark Lococo
Set Designer: Tim Mann
Lighting Designer: Lee Keenan
Costume Designer: Rachel Healy
Draper: Austin Pettinger
First Hand: Eric Guy
Stitcher: Carmella Whipple
Ex-Girlfriend Apron
For this project, I deconstructed a shirt and refashioned it into an apron for the 2024 production of Once the Musical.
Production Credits
Director: Dr. Kelly Howe
Set Designer: Tim Mann
Lighting Designer: Lee Keenan
Costume Designer: Rachel Healy
Shop Manager: Theresa Ham
First Hand: Bob Kuhn
Stitcher: Carmella Whipple
Regency Stays
I helped to stitch regency stays created for a production of Pride and Prejudice, spring 2023.
Production Credits
Director: Johnathan Wilson
Set Designer: Tim Mann
Lighting Designer: Lee Keenan
Costume Designer: Rachel Healy
Costume Shop Head/Draper: Theresa Ham
Draper/First Hand: Bob Kuhn
Stitcher: Carmella Whipple