Wardrobe laundry for Guys and Dolls at The Bridge Theatre. Responsible for laundering, pressing, and helping to maintain costumes for the show's cast, band, and movement stewards.

Recipe developer and food writer for Serious Eats, a Dotdash Meredith recipe and cooking website. https://www.seriouseats.com/rebecca-frey-7556939

More than twenty years of professional experience as a costume designer, assistant designer, wardrobe supervisor, stylist, craftsperson, dayworker, wardrobe day player, shopper, and dresser, working independently, as a team member, and in supervisory roles. Television credits: The Today Show (NBC Universal), The Meredith Vieira Show (Syndicated), Conan (TBS), Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC Universal), My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman (Netflix), VH1 Divas Holiday: Unsilent Night (VH1, starring Mariah Carey), Live PD (A&E), Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (NBC Universal), Late Night with Conan O'Brien (NBC Universal), Night of Too Many Stars (Comedy Central, hosted by Jon Stewart), Saturday Night Live (NBC), Royal Pains (USA), Triumph’s Election Special (Hulu), What We Wasted Our Year On (NBC), and The Naked Brothers Band (Nickelodeon).Broadway wardrobe credits: Gettin' the Band Back Together (Belasco Theatre), The Band's Visit (Barrymore Theatre), Les Miserables (Imperial Theatre). Shopping: Several seasons as the full-time shopper for The Metropolitan Opera, one of the largest and busiest costume shops in New York, as well as freelance shopping for Broadway Asia International and for various shops in and around NYC.Theatrical costume design: Hollow Log, Movements of the Wind, The Crucible, The Seagull (dir. Saheem Ali), The Wild Party (Wolfe/LaChiusa version, dir. Kent Gash), Plutus, Romeo and Juliet, The Yeomen of the Guard. Assistant design: Baltimore-Washington premiere of Side Show (dir. Tom Kosis).Live events: Comedy Central’s First Upfront (Town Hall), Broadway Bares.Print: Golf Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, Glamour.Commercials: "Chase Your Dream" (Bridgestone/Olympic Channel). Education: BA in Theatre, Towson University; MFA in Costume Design, Carnegie Mellon University.Union affiliations: United Scenic Artists Local #829 and Theatrical Wardrobe Union Local #764, I.A.T.S.E.Design portfolio: www.becky-frey.com

Freelance recipe developer, food writer, food photographer, food stylist, and pastry chef. Specific expertise: Baking and pastry, candymaking/confectionery, chocolatework, gingerbread houses, celebration cakes, sugar sculptures, macaron art, showstopper bakes. Education: Diplôme de Pâtisserie, Le Cordon Bleu London; MSc in Culinary Innovation, Birkbeck, University of London.Master's dissertation topic: Exploring Consumer Behavior Through the Creation of a Modern Pennsylvania Dutch Cookbook.Professional Development: Professional Chocolatier’s Certificate, Ecole Chocolat; Sugarwork techniques - Institute of Culinary Education, New York City; Le Cordon Bleu London; Food photography - Art of Intuitive Photography, New York City.Portfolio: https://bastecutfold.com/portfolio/Instagram: @bastecutfold

Wardrobe stylist at Live PD.Responsible for wardrobe maintenance, basic repairs and alterations, pre-show preparation (ironing, steaming, shoe polishing), dressing/preparing talent to appear on camera, preparing garments for dry cleaning and checking pieces in/out as required.Also fulfilled on-set wardrobe duties (lint rolling, emergency stain removal, etc.) during live tapings of the show.

Wardrobe stylist, dresser, shopper, and wardrobe day player for various NBC shows including The Today Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, and Saturday Night Live, as well as special events such as Christmas in Rockefeller Center and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.Duties included wardrobe maintenance, alterations, and repairs; shopping and returns; pulling and restocking of costumes; pre-show preparation (ironing, steaming, taping, shoe polishing); post-show laundry and organization of dry cleaning; packaging costumes for travel/remote shoots or transport to long-term storage.Also responsible for preparing talent to appear on camera and fulfilling on-set wardrobe duties (lint rolling, emergency stain removal, etc.) during tapings; dressing/quick changes (particularly for special events such as Halloween); and occasionally accompanying actors on remote shoots.

Wardrobe day worker responsible for daily costume maintenance such as steaming, ironing, shoe polishing, laundry, and basic wardrobe repairs.

Wardrobe day worker responsible for daily costume maintenance such as steaming, ironing, shoe polishing, laundry, and basic wardrobe repairs.

Owner/operator of a small business offering guided historical walking tours of the New York City Garment District, led by professional fashion and costume designers.Conceived of the concept and built the business from the ground up, from a one-person operation to a thriving company with multiple employees, positive press, strong word-of-mouth business and positive customer feedback/reviews, and many repeat guests.Responsible for hiring and managing employees and independent contractors and overseeing all aspects including scheduling, client interactions, finance, payroll, record-keeping, social media, licensing/regulations, advertising and marketing, website design and maintenance, and all other day-to-day operations required to run a small business.Built relationships with New York City Garment District vendors including fabric stores, showrooms, factories, designers, and other businesses of interest to fashion tour guests.Also studied for and obtained a New York City Sightseeing Guide license, personally designed all tour itineraries, and served as a fill-in tour guide when needed.

Wardrobe day worker responsible for daily costume maintenance such as steaming, ironing, shoe polishing, laundry, and basic wardrobe repairs.

Assistant wardrobe supervisor for daily syndicated television talk show taped at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City.Responsible for coordinating with stylists for the show's host and panel members to ensure talent had all wardrobe pieces as required for tapings. Chose clothing and accessories (from stylist racks/pulls) for the show's panel of commentators, photographing these for final approval by production and using a designer's eye to make sure all colors/patterns/silhouettes worked together on camera. Also responsible for assisting the in-house band for putting together outfits for tapings.Prepared talent to appear on camera and fulfilling on-set wardrobe duties (lint rolling, emergency stain removal, etc.), helped with dressing/quick changes (particularly for special events such as Halloween), accompanied talent on remote shoots, attended/assisted with talent fittings, styled/assisted on makeover segments, executed costume design and craft projects for holidays and other special shows, and occasionally covered host wardrobe duties when needed.Other daily responsibilities included wardrobe maintenance, basic alterations, and repairs; pre-show preparation (ironing, steaming, taping, shoe polishing); organization of dry cleaning/laundry; and ongoing closet organization and maintenance for host, band, and panel members, as well as the show's general wardrobe/costume stock.

Shopper for one of the largest and busiest union costume shops in New York. Served in the role in a full-time capacity for several seasons, followed by several additional years as a part-time shopper, providing extra support during busy production periods.Responsbile for swatching and purchasing of fabrics, leather goods, trims, beads, and buttons, as well as extensive shopping for "bought" clothing (clothing, undergarments, jewelry, and accessories). Liased with head shopper, production supervisors, shop manager, and workroom staff to procure supplies and materials as needed.Built relationships with industry professionals including fabric/trim stores and wholesalers, costume shops, shoemakers, jewelry polishers, dyers, and purveyors of theatrical supplies. Developed a vast knowledge of resources, including retail stores, wholesalers, showrooms, manufacturers, rental houses, vintage vendors, catalogs, and online suppliers.

Assistant costume designer and shopper for fast-paced NBC late night television comedy show. Responsible for helping to design and procure costumes and accessories for comedy sketches, video pieces, and photo shoots, shopping online and in New York City and drawing upon resources such as rental houses, showrooms, and NBC's own in-house costume stock. Contributed to popular pieces such as "Real Housewives of Late Night" "6-Bee" and "Jersey Floor," as well as the 2010 Emmy Awards and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Also responsible for occasional clothing/wardrobe shopping (and returns) for host Jimmy Fallon, announcer Steve Higgins, and the show's house band, the Roots. Other regular duties included organizing and assiting with fittings; fabric and trim swatching; executing various costume craft projects including dyeing, painting, distressing; and helping to build costumes and accessories.Built vast knowledge of retail stores, designers, showrooms, catalogs, rental houses, vintage vendors, and online sources. Coordinated frequent pulls with studio services at New York department stores.Role included extensive shopping and returns (both in-store and online) and maintaining all financial and credit card records accordingly, including daily tracking of spending/receipts, and completing weekly costume budgets.

Assistant costume designer and shopper for fast-paced NBC late night television comedy show. Responsible for helping to design and procure costumes and accessories for comedy sketches, video pieces, and photo shoots, shopping online and in New York City and drawing upon resources such as rental houses, showrooms, and NBC's own in-house costume stock. Other regular duties included fabric and trim swatching/shopping, painting, dyeing, distressing, and various costume craft and construction projects.Built vast knowledge of retail stores, designers, showrooms, catalogs, rental houses, vintage vendors, and online sources.Role included extensive shopping and returns (both in-store and online) and maintaining all financial and credit card records accordingly, including daily tracking of spending/receipts.

Graduate student assistantship in the costume shop at Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama. Responsible for overseeing and assisting undergraduate costume crew members (both in the shop and wardrobe running crews), as well as costume construction, alterations and repairs, laundry, costume crafts, stock organization and maintenance, computer work, and other duties as assigned.

Summer costume design intern at Late Night with Conan O'Brien (NBC Universal) in New York City.Responsible for assisting the show's costume designer and assistant designer to procure costumes and accessories for comedy sketches, video pieces, and photo shoots. Shopped and returned costumes and wardrobe pieces to locations throughout New York City, including retail stores, costume rental houses, and specialty suppliers.Strong internship performance resulted in an offer of employment following completion of graduate degree.

One-year internship with Tighe Industries (later Perform Group LLC) a major force in the world of dance costumes and gymnastics apparel. Duties included market and inspirational research, assisting with photo shoots, attending merchandising meetings and brainstorming sessions, and hands-on design work. Costume designs were featured in 'Curtain Call' 'Alpha Factor' and 'Stuff' catalogs, including several styles which became top sellers.

Wardrobe supervisor and costume shop staff member for summer season of plays and musicals.

Costume design and wardrobe intern for summer stock theatre company producing a season of full-scale musicals. Duties included working in the costume shop during the day, and dressing productions in the evening.

Dresser and wardrobe team member for theme park musical performing five shows per day over the course of a five-month summer season.Responsible for laundry and wardrobe maintenance as well as a regular dressing track, executing quick changes with actors during a fast-paced musical revue style show.