Jane Wilder-O’Connor
509 Third Street Marietta, OH 45750
951.316.3540
jane@janewilder.com
Education
M.F.A., Costume Design, University of Oregon, June 2007
B.A., Theatre Arts, Design Emphasis, California State University at San Bernardino, 2004
A.S., A.A., Math and Science, Humanities, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA, 1998
Vocational Nursing, Redlands Adult Education, Redlands, CA, 1984
Honors and Memberships
Phi Kappa Phi, Golden Key Honors Club, USITT, University of Oregon Theatre Alumni Scholarship 2005-2007, UO Graduate Teaching Fellowship 2004-2007
Teaching Experience
Introduction to Dramatic Literature, Marietta College, Marietta, OH 2007-2009
Play Production: Costuming, Marietta College, Marietta, OH 2007-2008
Freshman Year Seminar: History and Alternatives
to Nudity,
Introduction to Stage Makeup, Marietta College, Marietta, OH 2008-2009
Theatre Appreciation, Marietta College, Marietta, OH 2008-2009
Introduction to Design for Theatre, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 2006
Teaching Assistant,
interim instructor for lighting design portion of class
Introduction to Stage Makeup, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 2005-2007
Developed curriculum
to include modern approaches to stage makeup design
Emphasis on painterly
technique and hairstyling
Graduate Teaching Fellow, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 2004-2007
Supervised students
in costume shop
Costume construction
Patterning and draping
Instruction of makeup
workshops for 2 plays per quarter
Introduction to Stage Makeup, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA 1998-2006
Created original curriculum
for classes of 15-25 students
Emphasis on painterly
technique, design, prosthetic application, and hairstyling
Mask making
Airbrush makeup techniques
Introduction to Costume Design and Construction, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA 1998-2004
Created original curriculum
for classes of 10-15 students
Costume construction
Costume organization
Design concepts
Clinical Instructor, Nursing Assistant Program, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA 1996-1998
Supervised 10-15 students
in basic patient care in clinical setting
Conference Presentations
Mask making techniques
using hot glue, KC/ACTF, NW Conference, 2006
Airbrush makeup application,
KC/ACTF, NW Conference, 2005
Public and Student Service
Makeup design and
execution: Every 15 Minutes (A drunk driving deterrent program) Hemet
High School, Hemet, CA, 2002
Co-leader for numerous
student tours to Europe focusing on art and theatre
Theatre and Design Experience
Susan Rose Dance Company, Riverside, CA, 2001-2003
Costume design
Costume construction
Rehearsal costume
construction and maintenance
Makeup consultant
Costume Studio Manager, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA, 1994-2004
Founded costume studio
Supervised student
workers, volunteers, and employees
Created positions
for student workers
Supervised costume
production for 2-6 Plays per Semester
Developed costume
inventory control and management program
Instituted costume
rental program for local high schools and community theatres
Freelance Costume Design, Southern California, 1992-Current
Costume design for
theatre, dance concerts, television
Costume construction
Makeup design
Costume Design Experience
Professional Costume Design
2008
Spitfire Grill, Marietta College, Marietta, OH
Trojan Women, Marietta College, Marietta, OH
Stop the World I Want to Get
Off,
2007
Two Gentlemen of Verona, Marietta College, Marietta, OH
2006
Spitfire Grill, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hemet Valley Shakespeare Festival, Hemet, CA
Grease the Musical, Ramona Bowl Association,
Star Trek, The Musical, (Puppet Show), Len Levitt Productions, Culver City, CA
Sex Habits of American Women, The Lord Leebrick Theatre, Eugene, OR
2004
Cabaret, Mt San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA
2003
Our Town, Palm Canyon Theatre, Palm Springs, CA
2002
Damn Yankees, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA
Kiss of the Spider Woman, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA
Buried Child, Ramona Hillside Players, Hemet, CA
2000
Invocation, Spring Dance Concert, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA
1999
A Light Unto the Nations, Alef...Bet...Blast Off!, Jewish Television Network, LA, CA
The Whole Megilla, Alef...Bet...Blast Off!, Jewish Television Network, LA, CA
1998
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA (Inland Theatre League Award)
Crimes of the Heart, Temecula Players, Temecula, CA
1997
The Fantastiks, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA (Inland Theatre League Award)
Beggar’s Opera, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA (Inland Theatre League Award)
A Broadway Review, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA (Inland Theatre League Award
1996
A Lion in Winter, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA (Inland Theatre League Award)
South Pacific, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA
1995
Guys and Dolls, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA
1994
Philadelphia Here I Come, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA
Academic Costume Design
2009
The Children’s Hour, Marietta College, Marietta, OH
Jane Eyre: The Musical,
2008
La Ronde, Marietta College, Marietta, OH
The Revenger’s Tragedy, Marietta College, Marietta, OH
Spitfire Grill, Marietta College, Marietta, OH
Trojan Women, Marietta College, Marietta, OH
Stop the World I Want to Get
Off,
2007
Two Gentlemen of Verona, Marietta College, Marietta, OH
Big Knife, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
2006
Company, Robinson Theatre, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
The Night Thoreau Spent In Jail, Arena Theatre, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
2005
Rumors, Robinson Theatre, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR (KC/ACTF Honorable Mention)
2003
Crane Wife, Black Box Theatre, California State University at San Bernardino, (KC/ACTF Nomination)
2002
Student One Acts Festival, Black Box Theatre, California State University at San Bernardino
2001
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Ronald E. Barnes Theatre, California State University at San Bernardino
1993
Life Under Water, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA
Makeup Design Experience
Professional Makeup Design
2008
Spitfire Grill, Marietta College, Marietta, OH
Trojan Women, Marietta College, Marietta, OH
Stop the World I Want to Get
Off,
2006
Grease the Musical, Ramona Bowl Association,
Sex Habits of American Women, The Lord Leebrick Theatre, Eugene, OR
2004
Cabaret, Mt San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA
2003
Our Town, Palm Canyon Theatre, Palm Springs, CA
2002
Pump Boys and Dinettes, Ramona Bowl, Hemet, CA
Kiss of the Spider Woman, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA
Buried Child, Ramona Hillside Players, Hemet, CA
2000
Spring Dance Concert, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA
1998
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA
Crimes of the Heart, Temecula Players, Temecula, CA
1997
The Fantastiks, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA
Three Penny Opera, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA
A Broadway Review, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA
1996
A Lion in Winter, Mt. San Jacinto College,
South Pacific, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA
1995
Guys and Dolls, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA
1994
Philadelphia Here I Come, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA
Academic Makeup Design
2007
Big Knife, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
2006
Company, Robinson Theatre, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
The Night Thoreau Spent In Jail, Arena Theatre, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
2005
After Mrs. Rochester, Robinson Theatre, University of Oregon
Rumors, Robinson Theatre, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR (KC/ACTF Honorable Mention)
2003
Crane Wife, Black Box Theatre, California State University at San Bernardino, (KC/ACTF Nomination)
2002
Student One Act Festival, Black Box Theatre, California State University at San Bernardino
2001
A Funny Thing Happened on
the Way to the Forum,
Costume Construction, Wardrobe Manager
2006
Grease the Musical, Ramona Bowl Association,
2004
Cabaret, Mt San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA
2003
Our Town, Palm Canyon Theatre, Palm Springs, CA
2002
Buried Child, Ramona Hillside Players, Hemet, CA
Damn Yankees, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA
Kiss of the Spider Woman, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA
2000
The Tempest, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA
Invocation, Spring Dance Concert, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA
1999
A Light Unto the Nations, Alef...Bet...Blast Off!, Jewish Television Network, LA, CA
The Whole Megilla, Alef...Bet...Blast Off!, Jewish Television Network, LA, CA
1998
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA
1997
A Broadway Review, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA
The Fantastiks, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA
Three Penny Opera, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA
1996
A Lion in Winter, Mt. San Jacinto College,
South Pacific, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA
1995
Guys and Dolls, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA
1994
Philadelphia Here I Come, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA
1993
Nunsense, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA
Life Under Water, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA
1992
Camelot, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA
Acting Experience
Tom Jones, the Nanny, California State University at San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA, 2003
A Midsummer Nights’ Dream, Hippolyta, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA, 1998
South Pacific, Chorus, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA, 1996
Nunsense, Chorus, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA, 1995
Life Under Water, Amy-Beth, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA, 1993
Camelot, Lady-in-waiting, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA, 1992
Ongoing Projects
Video series introducing
students to stage makeup application
Workbook to assist
students in understanding period costumes
Software designed
to manage costume inventory for productions
Freelance costume
design
Investigation of various
multi-media to assist costume students in finding their most effective form
of communication in rendering techniques, including use of watercolor, pastel,
colored pencil, and various computer programs including Painter, Illustrator,
Photoshop and Poser
Supervise and organize
student travel to study theatre, art, fashion and culture outside the U.S.A.
Create a concise workbook
of expected timelines during productions for costume design students
Related Skills
Set Design
Lighting Design
Props Design
Acting
Makeup Prosthetics
Airbrush Makeup
Mask Making
Millinery
Textile Dying and
Modification
Hand Painted Silk
Photoshop, VectorWorks,
Symmetry Patterning Computer Program
Additional Experience
Freelance dressmaking
and design 1972-2004
Varied areas of the
nursing field including first aide, cardiac care, maternity and hospice care