FILMS
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Dangerous Choices (POC) (2021)
Costume Design
WFO (2021)
Costume Design
Send It (2021)
Day Player/ Wardrobe Assistant/ Wardrobe Assistant PA
SICK (2018)
Key Costumer
Lies & Oblivion: Session’s Vocal Unit (2017)
Costume Design
The Last 100 Feet (2017)
Wardrobe Supervisor
Your Blood (2017)
Costume Design/ Make-up
THEATRE
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The Secret Flight (2019)
Hat Design
Calling All Divas (2018)
Dresser/ Wardrobe Assistant
The Little Mermaid (2018)
Dresser/ Wardrobe Assistant
Spamalot (2016)
Dresser/ Wardrobe Assistant
Amahl and the Night Visitors (2015)
Costume Design
The True Story of Cinderella (2015)
Dresser/ Stitcher/ Wardrobe Supervisor
Mary Poppins (2015)
Dresser/ Wardrobe Assistant
Hair (2014)
Assistant Costume Design/ Dresser/ Stitcher/ Wardrobe Supervisor
Barnum (2014)
Dresser/ Stitcher/ Wardrobe Supervisor
Last Night of Ballyhoo (2014)
Dresser/ Stitcher/ Wardrobe Supervisor
EVENTS
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Berkeley Heights Winter Walk (2016)
Costume Design
That 70’s Rock Band (2015)
Costume Design/ Make-up
Ready Freddie (2015)
Costume Design
French Alliance Ball (2015)
Hair/ Make-up/ Personal Dresser
ABOUT
Gina Pravata Schwenck
On stage and in film, Gina has been a critical part of the wardrobe department in assisting, designing, and organizing costumes for an eclectic mix of plays, short and feature films. Through these endeavors, she has enjoyed seeing her visions come to fruition, no matter if it was a quick-change in theatre or in the wardrobe department behind the scenes.
Gina has acquired a unique skill set that brings leadership, domain knowledge of fabric content and care, as well as expertise in pressing and stain removal to the forefront of the wardrobe industry. Aspiring to bridge the gap between her previous experience, with many years of experience in the dry cleaning industry, to her work in Theatre and Film.
Off stage, she has been commissioned to develop costumes for private clientele, parties and events. In her spare time she enjoys long walks, journaling, crafting unique gifts, crocheting ponchos & shawls. But what brings her balance in this fast paced, exciting world behind the scenes and backstage, besides the love and joy from her beautiful son, is her practice and love of Reiki and Yoga.
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Dangerous Choices (POC) (Short Film) Client: Rebecca Eskreis, Director |
Costume Design | 2021 |
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WFO (TV Movie) Client: Todd Bellanca, Director |
Costume Design | 2021 |
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Send It (Feature Film) Client: Andrew Stevens, Director |
Day Player Wardrobe Assistant Wardrobe Assistant PA |
2021 |
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The Secret Flight (Theatre Reading) Client: Nora Jacobson, Director |
Hat Design | 2019 |
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SICK (Short Film) Client: Jackie Quinones, Director |
Key Costumer | 2018 |
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Calling All Divas (NYC Showcase) Client: Michael LaFleur, Director |
Dresser Wardrobe Assistant |
2018 |
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The Little Mermaid (Trilogy Repertory Theatre) Client: Jaye Barre, Director |
Dresser Wardrobe Assistant |
2018 |
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Lies & Oblivion: Session’s Vocal Unit (Short Film) Client: Jezabel Montero, Director |
Costume Design | 2017 |
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The Last 100 Feet (Student Short Film) Client: Peter Pavlakis, Director |
Wardrobe Supervisor | 2017 |
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Your Blood (Dance Film) Client: Lisa Terrie-Toole, Dancer / Director |
Costume Design Make-up |
2017 |
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Berkeley Heights Winter Walk (Private Commission) Client: Berkeley Cleaners |
Costume Design | 2016 |
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Spamalot (Chatham Players Theatre) Client: James Mosser, Director |
Dresser Wardrobe Assistant |
2016 |
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Amahl and the Night Visitors (Light Opera of New Jersey Theatre) Client: Joanna Hoty Russell, Director |
Costume Design | 2015 |
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That 70’s Rock Band (Private Commission) Client: That 70s Rock Band – Halloween Gig |
Costume Design Make-up |
2015 |
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The True Story of Cinderella (Light Opera of New Jersey Theatre) Client: Joanna Hoty Russell, Director |
Dresser Stitcher Wardrobe Supervisor |
2015 |
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Mary Poppins (Trilogy Repertory Theatre) Client: Jaye Barre. Director |
Dresser Wardrobe Assistant |
2015 |
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Ready Freddie (Private Commission) Client: Ready Freddie !! Freddie Mercury Impersonator |
Costume Design | 2015 |
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French Alliance Ball (Private Event) Client: Leslie Reith, Dancer |
Hair Make-up Personal Dresser |
2015 |
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Hair (Chester Theatre Group) Client: Alan Van Antwerp, Director |
Assistant Costume Design Dresser Stitcher Wardrobe Supervisor |
2014 |
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Barnum (Clatham Players Theatre) Client: Jeffrey Fiorello, Director |
Dresser Stitcher Wardrobe Supervisor |
2014 |
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Last Night of Ballyhoo (The Summit Playhouse Theatre) Client: Sherri Ahlin, Director |
Dresser Stitcher Wardrobe Supervisor |
2014 |
Assistant Costume Design
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Hair (Chester Theatre Group) Client: Alan Van Antwerp, Director |
Assistant Costume Design Dresser Stitcher Wardrobe Supervisor |
2014 |
Costume Design
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Dangerous Choices (POC) (Short Film) Client: Rebecca Eskreis, Director |
Costume Design | 2021 |
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WFO (TV Movie) Client: Todd Bellanca, Director |
Costume Design | 2021 |
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Lies & Oblivion: Session’s Vocal Unit (Short Film) Client: Jezabel Montero, Director |
Costume Design | 2017 |
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Your Blood (Dance Film) Client: Lisa Terrie-Toole, Dancer / Director |
Costume Design Make-up |
2017 |
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Berkeley Heights Winter Walk (Private Commission) Client: Berkeley Cleaners |
Costume Design | 2016 |
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Amahl and the Night Visitors (Light Opera of New Jersey Theatre) Client: Joanna Hoty Russell, Director |
Costume Design | 2015 |
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That 70’s Rock Band (Private Commission) Client: That 70s Rock Band – Halloween Gig |
Costume Design Make-up |
2015 |
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Ready Freddie (Private Commission) Client: Ready Freddie !! Freddie Mercury Impersonator |
Costume Design | 2015 |
Day Player
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Send It (Feature Film) Client: Andrew Stevens, Director |
Day Player Wardrobe Assistant Wardrobe Assistant PA |
2021 |
Dresser
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Calling All Divas (NYC Showcase) Client: Michael LaFleur, Director |
Dresser Wardrobe Assistant |
2018 |
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The Little Mermaid (Trilogy Repertory Theatre) Client: Jaye Barre, Director |
Dresser Wardrobe Assistant |
2018 |
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Spamalot (Chatham Players Theatre) Client: James Mosser, Director |
Dresser Wardrobe Assistant |
2016 |
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The True Story of Cinderella (Light Opera of New Jersey Theatre) Client: Joanna Hoty Russell, Director |
Dresser Stitcher Wardrobe Supervisor |
2015 |
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Mary Poppins (Trilogy Repertory Theatre) Client: Jaye Barre. Director |
Dresser Wardrobe Assistant |
2015 |
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Hair (Chester Theatre Group) Client: Alan Van Antwerp, Director |
Assistant Costume Design Dresser Stitcher Wardrobe Supervisor |
2014 |
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Barnum (Clatham Players Theatre) Client: Jeffrey Fiorello, Director |
Dresser Stitcher Wardrobe Supervisor |
2014 |
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Last Night of Ballyhoo (The Summit Playhouse Theatre) Client: Sherri Ahlin, Director |
Dresser Stitcher Wardrobe Supervisor |
2014 |
Hair
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French Alliance Ball (Private Event) Client: Leslie Reith, Dancer |
Hair Make-up Personal Dresser |
2015 |
Hat Design
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The Secret Flight (Theatre Reading) Client: Nora Jacobson, Director |
Hat Design | 2019 |
Key Costumer
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SICK (Short Film) Client: Jackie Quinones, Director |
Key Costumer | 2018 |
Make-up
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Your Blood (Dance Film) Client: Lisa Terrie-Toole, Dancer / Director |
Costume Design Make-up |
2017 |
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That 70’s Rock Band (Private Commission) Client: That 70s Rock Band – Halloween Gig |
Costume Design Make-up |
2015 |
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French Alliance Ball (Private Event) Client: Leslie Reith, Dancer |
Hair Make-up Personal Dresser |
2015 |
Personal Dresser
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French Alliance Ball (Private Event) Client: Leslie Reith, Dancer |
Hair Make-up Personal Dresser |
2015 |
Stitcher
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The True Story of Cinderella (Light Opera of New Jersey Theatre) Client: Joanna Hoty Russell, Director |
Dresser Stitcher Wardrobe Supervisor |
2015 |
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Hair (Chester Theatre Group) Client: Alan Van Antwerp, Director |
Assistant Costume Design Dresser Stitcher Wardrobe Supervisor |
2014 |
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Barnum (Clatham Players Theatre) Client: Jeffrey Fiorello, Director |
Dresser Stitcher Wardrobe Supervisor |
2014 |
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Last Night of Ballyhoo (The Summit Playhouse Theatre) Client: Sherri Ahlin, Director |
Dresser Stitcher Wardrobe Supervisor |
2014 |
Wardrobe Assistant
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Send It (Feature Film) Client: Andrew Stevens, Director |
Day Player Wardrobe Assistant Wardrobe Assistant PA |
2021 |
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Calling All Divas (NYC Showcase) Client: Michael LaFleur, Director |
Dresser Wardrobe Assistant |
2018 |
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The Little Mermaid (Trilogy Repertory Theatre) Client: Jaye Barre, Director |
Dresser Wardrobe Assistant |
2018 |
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Spamalot (Chatham Players Theatre) Client: James Mosser, Director |
Dresser Wardrobe Assistant |
2016 |
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Mary Poppins (Trilogy Repertory Theatre) Client: Jaye Barre. Director |
Dresser Wardrobe Assistant |
2015 |
Wardrobe Assistant PA
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Send It (Feature Film) Client: Andrew Stevens, Director |
Day Player Wardrobe Assistant Wardrobe Assistant PA |
2021 |
Wardrobe Supervisor
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The Last 100 Feet (Student Short Film) Client: Peter Pavlakis, Director |
Wardrobe Supervisor | 2017 |
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The True Story of Cinderella (Light Opera of New Jersey Theatre) Client: Joanna Hoty Russell, Director |
Dresser Stitcher Wardrobe Supervisor |
2015 |
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Hair (Chester Theatre Group) Client: Alan Van Antwerp, Director |
Assistant Costume Design Dresser Stitcher Wardrobe Supervisor |
2014 |
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Barnum (Clatham Players Theatre) Client: Jeffrey Fiorello, Director |
Dresser Stitcher Wardrobe Supervisor |
2014 |
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Last Night of Ballyhoo (The Summit Playhouse Theatre) Client: Sherri Ahlin, Director |
Dresser Stitcher Wardrobe Supervisor |
2014 |
References upon request
Gina’s Resume
Dangerous Choices (POC) (2021) - Short Film
Costume Design
Client: Rebecca Eskreis, Director
WFO (2021) - TV Movie
Costume Design
Client: Todd Bellanca, Director
Send It (2021) - Feature Film
Day Player / Wardrobe Assistant / Wardrobe Assistant PA
Client: Andrew Stevens, Director
The Secret Flight (2019) - Theatre Reading
Hat Design
Client: Nora Jacobson, Director
SICK (2018) - Short Film
Key Costumer
Client: Jackie Quinones, Director
Calling All Divas (2018) - NYC Showcase
Dresser / Wardrobe Assistant
Client: Michael LaFleur, Director
The Little Mermaid (2018) - Trilogy Repertory Theatre
Dresser / Wardrobe Assistant
Client: Jaye Barre, Director
Lies & Oblivion: Session’s Vocal Unit (2017) - Short Film
Costume Design
Client: Jezabel Montero, Director
The Last 100 Feet (2017) - Student Short Film
Wardrobe Supervisor
Client: Peter Pavlakis, Director
Your Blood (2017) - Dance Film
Costume Design / Make-up
Client: Lisa Terrie-Toole, Dancer / Director
Berkeley Heights Winter Walk (2016) - Private Commission
Costume Design
Client: Berkeley Cleaners
Spamalot (2016) - Chatham Players Theatre
Dresser / Wardrobe Assistant
Client: James Mosser, Director
Amahl and the Night Visitors (2015) - Light Opera of New Jersey Theatre
Costume Design
Client: Joanna Hoty Russell, Director
That 70’s Rock Band (2015) - Private Commission
Costume Design / Make-up
Client: That 70s Rock Band – Halloween Gig
The True Story of Cinderella (2015) - Light Opera of New Jersey Theatre
Dresser / Stitcher / Wardrobe Supervisor
Client: Joanna Hoty Russell, Director
Mary Poppins (2015) - Trilogy Repertory Theatre
Dresser / Wardrobe Assistant
Client: Jaye Barre. Director
Ready Freddie (2015) - Private Commission
Costume Design
Client: Ready Freddie !! Freddie Mercury Impersonator
French Alliance Ball (2015) - Private Event
Hair / Make-up / Personal Dresser
Client: Leslie Reith, Dancer
Hair (2014) - Chester Theatre Group
Assistant Costume Design / Dresser / Stitcher / Wardrobe Supervisor
Client: Alan Van Antwerp, Director
Barnum (2014) - Clatham Players Theatre
Dresser / Stitcher / Wardrobe Supervisor
Client: Jeffrey Fiorello, Director
Last Night of Ballyhoo (2014) - The Summit Playhouse Theatre
Dresser / Stitcher / Wardrobe Supervisor
Client: Sherri Ahlin, Director
References upon request
Gina’s Note
Simply put: I do costumes!
And have been hand sewing costumes for my son since he was two (he’s now much older) Born into a family of artists and creatives, it’s no wonder this is the direction my life has taken me.
From the moment I experienced my very first quick-change in local theatre with a hoop skirt and all that goes with it, I was consumed with panic and fear that this lovely actress should step out onto the stage half dressed. I reached down into my reserve to focus my mind at the task at hand and with a final relief and heart pounding joy, all was a success and the transformation unbelievably gratifying.
I knew then this is where I would find my true happiness.
Since that day, I have been dressing, stitching, organizing, laundering, pressing, painting, distressing and perfecting costumes and wardrobe for Theatre and Film.
Drawing from my innate drive, perseverance, determination, resourcefulness, networking and ability to create and dream, I invite you to review my work.
I make your production look fabulous even on a budget!!
Enjoy!
Gina
