“Girl to wife to mother to daughter” U/S Winnie, Teenage Winnie, Adult Winnie, Oldest Winnie
Ensemble “Spirit Memory” costumes in process
Ensemble “Spirit Memory” costumes
Ensemble Spirit Memories
(not pictured: Lavender and Yellow) (Lavender was the U/S Winnie and Yellow was taking the photo)
Spirit Memory Male Ensemble
Spirit Memory Female Ensemble
Youngest Winnie and her Spirit Memory
Young Adult Winnie
Older Adult Winnie
Oldest Winnie
Angus Tuck
Mae Tuck
Partner in Crime: Female Ensemble
Ballet: 1920s Ensemble member
Fun Home 2018
Playhouse on the Square Memphis, TN
Director: Dave Landis Costume Designer: Kathleen R. Kovarik Hair and Makeup Designer: Kathleen R. Kovarik Lighting Designer: Zoe Haynes Scenic Designer: Tim McMath
Ostrander Award 2018 Winner for Best Musical Production,Excellence in Set Design, Best Supporting Actress in a Musical, and Excellence in Direction of a Musical.
Linen
I'm Superman
Listen to me, please!
Not too bad, if I say so myself.
He wants
Not too bad...
Get out of there!
You've got no reason to roam, at the Bechtel Funeral Home.
That was the first time I saw a dead body.
German Club?
This is Roy
I despise this dress
I'm changing my major
Grading
Have a beer.
Raincoat of Love
Everything's alright, when we're together!
Where's your barette?
Welcome to our house on Maple Avenue
He made it sound like a good idea!
Telephone Wire
Dear Al
Daddy. Hey Daddy come here, ok?
There you are, Dad.
Fly, up so high!
Dreamgirls 2018
Playhouse on the Square Memphis, TN
Director: Jordan Nichols Costume Designer: Kathleen R. Kovarik Hair and Make Designer: Kathleen R. Kovarik, Linda Stewart, Buddy Hart and Rence Phillips Lighting Designer: Justin Gibson Scenic Designer: Ryan Powell
There's a man picking vegetables in Franny's garden
Marge and Charlie
Another Life
Marian, Robert, and Francesca
Another Life
Marian
The World Inside a Frame
#SoThirsty
Something From a Dream
"I never do this."
Marge calls inconveniently
Get Closer
A sultry singer sets the mood over the radio.
Falling Into You
State Road 21
A Dolly Parton style fair singer and county band lead the dancing.
State Road 21
The whole cast minus Francesca and Robert
Almost Real
Chiara dances in Francesca's memory
Almost Real
"I hope now you've learned."
"We are right where we wanna be."
"Is there any of that cake left?"
Bud calls home
He might be suspicious.
One Second and A Million Miles
The family returns home
Francesca steps into the fight
So many emotions.
When I'm Gone
Carolyn's wedding
When I'm Gone
Michael's graduation
It All Fades Away
Always Better
Robert's memory ghost returns
To Build A Home
Initial sketches Francesca from 1946 to 1965 Pencil, Colored pencil, and Micron pens
Look At Me
Initial sketch Francesca goes to find Robert at Roseman Bridge Pencil, Colored pencil, and Micron pens
"Look At Me" sample spec sheet
detailed specifications for the build of the dress for "Look At Me"
Falling Into You
Initial sketches Francesca's seduction dress: Significant alterations were done to the design after the first fitting. Pencil, Colored pencil, and Micron pens
Initial sketches Francesca's sad Neon Grey Dress Pencil, Colored pencil, and Micron pens
When I'm Gone
Initial sketches Francesca's Wedding, Graduation, and Funeral dress Pencil, Colored pencil, and Micron pens
Always Better
Initial sketch Francesca during the finale Pencil, Colored pencil, and Micron pens
Bud, Carolyn, and Michael
Initial sketches The family's initial looks. Pencil, Colored pencil, and Micron pens
Charlie, Marge, and Marian
Initial sketches The neighbors' initial looks. Pencil, Colored pencil, and Micron pens
Almost Real and Get Closer
Initial sketches Chirara and the Radio Singer (not played by Marge in our prodution) Pencil and Micron pens
King Charles III 2016
Playhouse On the Square Memphis, TN Director: Dave Landis Costume Designer: Kathleen R. Kovarik Lighting Designer: Zo Haynes Scenic Designer: Phillip Hughen
"I never thought ...you'd be the greatest King we ever had."
Kate and William
"You mean he'll be here in the morning light?"
"You'll be the greatest King we ever had."
"This girl, do ya love 'er?"
The Majority Leader in Parliament
King Charles III sacks his Parliament
King Charles III
Tanks sound like a good solution.
Harry presents Jess to his father.
Kate pushes William to action.
William and Kate appropriate Charles' press conference.
"Maybe just a few photos."
Charles gives in while Camilla looks on.
Jess and Harry at the coronation.
Kate enters.
"It's much heavier than I thought."
"God save the King."
Wiliam's coronation robe
The first incarnation, constructed by Kelsey Marie Townsend.
Coronation robe and crown.
In process, both created by Kelsey Marie Townsend. Crown structure: wire and Wonderflex. Shape inspired by St. Edward's crown. Robe: cotton/poly jacquard outer, polyester brocade inner, fox fur collar.
Gilding the crown
Crown construction and detailing by Kelsey Marie Townsend.
Charles' red military jacket and medals
Decoration by Kelsey Marie Townsend. Medals: Wonderflex and acrylic
Kate's coronation dress
Alterations to an existing formal dress
Kate's coronation dress
Alterations to an existing formal dress: adding sleeves and a long overlayer with a train.
Other Desert Cities 2014
Playhouse on the Square, Circuit Playhouse Memphis, TN Director: Dave Landis Costume Designer: Kathleen R. Kovarik Hair and Makeup Designer: Kathleen Kovarik Lighting Designer: Nick Swanson Scenic Designer: Douglas Gilpin
"The cast wears interesting character-defining clothes that aren't too "costumey" thanks to designer Kathleen Kovarik." -Caroline Sposto at BroadwayWorld.com
"I think I've successfully demolished Christmas Eve..."
"I know myself"
"You were too young, you wouldn't have understood."
"I took a plane up to Seattle"
"How will I find him?"
Fine Art
Representative artwork of my various illustration techniques and styles.
Mrs. Whatsit
A Wrinkle In Time, 2010 Oberlin Summer Theater Festival Colored pencil on grey paper with acetate and gauche overlay (realized design)
Phoebe D'Ysquith
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, 2018 Watercolor, Micron pen (realized Design)
Sibella
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, 2018 Watercolor, micron pen, tracing paper overlay illustrating onstage change into wedding attire (realized design)
Ghost
Hamlet Gauche, watercolor, paper cutout/collage, micron pen, acetate overlay (unrealized design)
Hamlet
Hamlet Gauche, watercolor, paper cutout/collage, micron pen, acetate overlay (unrealized design)
