Alley Theatre 2025-2026
The Mirror Crack’d
From left to right: Alexandra Szeto-Joe as Cherry Baker, Melissa Molano as Lola Brewster, Jamie Rezanour as Heather Leigh, Chris Hutchinson as Jason Rudd, Elizabeth Bunch as Marina Gregg, Susan Koozin as Miss Jane Marple, and Dylan Godwin as Inspector Dermot Craddock.
For the Alley’s production of Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d, I built this blue suit for Jason Rudd (played by Chris Hutchinson), including the jacket and trousers.
Show Credits:
Authored by Agatha Christie
Written by Rachel Wagstaff
Directed by Delicia Turner Sonnenberg
Photography by Lynn Lane
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The Da Vinci Code
From left to right: Zach Fine as Robert Langdon, Todd Waite as Sir Leigh Teabing, and Melissa Molano as Sophie Neveu.
The Alley’s production of The Da Vinci Code was an adaptation from the book by Dan Brown. I built this ensemble for the villain, Sir Leigh Teabing (played by Todd Waite). It included this vibrant green coat with a contrasting lining, yellow vest, and trousers.
Show Credits:
Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel
Directed by Rob Melrose
Costumes by Helen Huang
Photography by Melissa Taylor
The Body Snatcher
From left to right: Luis Quintero as Dr. John Brook, Brandon Hearnsberger as Fettes, and David Rainey as Dr. Robert Noakes
For the Alley’s production of The Body Snatcher, the shop built two full suits: one for Dr. Brook and one for Dr. Noakes. I made Dr. Book’s overcoat and matching vest, in addition to Dr. Noakes’ brown and green pants.
Show Credits:
Written by Katie Forgette
Directed by Brandon Weinbrenner
Costumes by Ásta Bennie Hostetter
Photography by Lynn Lane
The Importance of Being Earnest
From left to right: Christopher Salazar as John Worthington “JP",” Candy Buckley as Lady Bracknell, Melissa Molano as Cecily Cardew, and Dylan Godwin as Algernon Moncrieff.
For this production of The Importance of Being Earnest, the tailoring team made two three-piece suits, as well as several individual vests, trousers, and shirts. I modified Algernon’s white shirt to add additional pleated cuffs and an attached bow (the mock-up pictured right). I constructed Worthington’s cream suit with teal satin binding, including the vest, the jacket, and the trousers. Additionally, everyone in the shop had a hand in sewing trim to the women’s gowns.
Show Credits:
Directed by Rob Melrose
Costumes by Alejo Vietti
Photography by Melissa Taylor
A Christmas Carol
The adult cast of A Christmas Carol at Fezziwig’s party.
The third-year remount of A Christmas Carol was less labor intensive than previous years with regard to new builds. I made this lavender waistcoat and this pleated, patterned skirt.
Show Credits:
Written by Charles Dickens
Adapted and Directed by Rob Melrose
Remount Directed by Amber D. Gray
Costumes by Raquel Barreto
Photography by Lynn Lane
Stitchers: Emma Frieze and Dakota Boone
Costume Design Associates: Kim Cook and Eileen Chaffer
Costume Design Assistant: Gabriela Bastidas
Crafts Craftsperson: Jacob Miller
Wig, Hair, and Makeup Supervisor: Amy Soloman
Wardrobe Supervisor: Marissa Cheney
Shop Credits:
Costume Director: Mike Floyd
Assistant Costume Director: Emily Stovall
Tailor: Jerome Schram
Assistant Tailor: Maureen Strobel
Draper: Jennifer Wolff
First Hand: Asher Lipscomb