About the Artist:
Laura Briseno
I am an artist with a strong textile background in Design for Theater and Fashion. A multi recipient winner of the Alamo Theater Arts Council Globe Award for Costume Design in Theater in San Antonio, Texas. Over the years I have traveled and worked for companies such as Cirque Du Soleil and Franco Dragone through creation/production in Wardrobe/Craft. I am a proud member of I.A.S.T.E. Local 768 of Los Angeles, California, with productions ranging from Wicked to Cats. I hold an MFA in Studio Art and BA in Fashion Design, I have spent a few years teaching my craft at HS and University. It is my belief that art is the most fulfilling means of communication.
Education
Present UNIVERSITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD – San Antonio, TX
Ph.D. Organizational Leadership and Evaluation
2018 UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT RIO GRAND VALLEY- Edinburg, TX
MFA in Studio Art
2005 UNIVERSITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD – San Antonio, TX
BA in Fashion Design
2005 SOUTHWEST SCHOOL OF ARTS & CRAFTS – San Antonio, TX
Illustration with Ronald Kolodize
2008 FREMONT ED & CAREER CENTER – Los Angeles, CA
Millinery
Employment History
Present- Navarro College, Corsicana, TX
Associate Professor/Department Chair
2007- I.S.A.T.E. Local 768, Los Angeles, CA
Wardrobe
2017-2018 University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX
Grad Assistant
2015-2017 Idea Public Schools, Alamo College Prep, Alamo, TX
Art Teacher
2016- VASE, Visual Arts Scholastic Event, Rio Grande Valley, TX
Juror
2015 Macbeth, Sierra Repertory Theater , Sonora, CA
Costume Designer
2015 The Taming of the Shrew/Cyrano de Bergerac, Montana Shakespeare in the Park, Bozeman, MT
Costume Shop Manager
2013-2014 MjONE, Cirque Du Soleil, Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV
Wardrobe Attendant
2012-2013 Iris, Cirque Du Soleil, Kodak Theater, Los Angeles, CA
Craft Technician
2012-2011 House Of Dancing Water, Franco Dragone, City of Dreams, Macau, China
Wardrobe Attendant
2007 Corteo (touring), Cirque Du Soleil, Los Angeles, CA
Wardrobe Attendant
Wardrobe Attendant Local 768 (Dresser/Stitcher)
2019 Cats, Pantages Theater, Los Angeles, CA
2019 Kinky Boots, Pantages Theater, Los Angeles, CA
2019 Hello Dolly, Pantages Theater, Los Angeles, CA
2018 Get On Your Feet, Pantages Theater, Los Angeles, CA
2018 Orpheus and Eurydice, Dorthy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA
2017 Disney On Ice, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA
2017 Alvin Ailey Dance, Dorthy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA
2017 MAMMA MIA, Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA
2014 ALICE IN WONDERLAND, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, CA
2009 Palestine New Mexico Culture Clash, Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles, CA
2009 Ain’t Misbehaving, Ahmanson Theater, Los Angeles, CA
2009 Phantom of the Opera, Pantages Theater, Los Angeles, CA
2008-2009 WICKED - Pantages Theater, Los Angeles CA
2008 JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, Wilshire Theater, Beverly Hills CA
2008 THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES, Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles CA
2008 THE SCHOOL OF NIGHT, Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles CA
2008 BRITNEY SPEARS (touring), Circus Tour, Los Angeles, CA
2008 S↑2C, Kodak Theater, Los Angeles, CA
2007 HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL (touring), Kodak Theater, Los Angeles, CA
Wardrobe Attendant Nonunion (Dresser/Stitcher)
2008 MAMMA MIA, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza & Pasadena Civic Center, CA
2008 DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts, Thousand Oaks, CA
2008 HAIRSPRAY, Long Beach Convention Entertainment Center, Long Beach, CA
2008 SESAME STREET LIVE, Long Beach Convention Entertainment Center, Long Beach, CA
2008 DISNEY LIVE, Long Beach Convention Entertainment Center Theater, Long Beach, CA
Costume Design Productions
Co-Designer with ROSE KENNEDY (Costumer)
2018 Hello Dolly, Woodlawn Theater, San Antonio, TX
2018 Anything Goes, Woodlawn Theater, San Antonio, TX
2016 The Musicman, San Pedro Playhouse (ATAC Globe Award 2015-2016)
2016 The Little Mermaid, Woodlawn Theater (ATAC Globe Award 2015-2016)
2015 La Cage, Woodlawn Theater (ATAC Globe Award 2014-2015)
2015 The Adams Family, Woodlawn Theater (ATAC Globe Award 2014-2015)
2015 Gypsy, San Pedro Playhouse, San Antonio, TX
2014 Fiddler on the Roof, San Pedro Playhouse, San Antonio, TX
2014 White Christmas, Woodlawn Theater, San Antonio, TX
2013 Christmas Carol, San Pedro Playhouse, San Antonio, TX
2008 The Women, San Pedro Playhouse (ATAC Globe Award 2007-2008)
2007 Victor/Victoria, San Pedro Playhouse (ATAC Globe Award 2006-2007)
Assistant Designer (Jun 2005- Feb 2008)
Productions include:
2006 Once Upon A Mattress, Empire Theater, San Antonio, TX
2008 Annie Get Your Gun, Boerne HS, TX
2006 Insanity of Mary Gerald, Boerne HS, TX
2006 Titanic, Boerne HS, TX
2006 CATS, NESA, San Antonio, TX
2006 3 Penny Opera, NESA, San Antonio, TX
2008 Lion in the Winter, Robert E. Lee HS, San Antonio, TX
2006 Once Upon A Mattress, Robert E.Lee HS, San Antonio, TX
2006 Blood Wedding, Stevens HS, TX
Awards in Art
2018 About Men: MFA Exhibition, Dorthy and Kirk Clarke Gallery, UTRGV, TX
2017 Red Door Arts, Featured Artist , McAllen, TX
2017 Brownsville Museum of Fine Art, 45th International Art Show, Brownsville, TX
2015 LFD Showcase, 2015 Group, McAllen, TX
2014 Parade, The Collective, Group, Trifecta Gallery, Las Vegas, NV
Skills
Craft
Tailor/Stitcher
Clobber
Milliner
Pattern
Illustration
Textiles
Mold Making
Sculpture
2D/3D Design
Painting
Drawing
Microsoft
Managerial
English/Spanish
Teaching
References
Available upon request.
Thank you!
Education
Present UNIVERSITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD – San Antonio, TX
Ph.D. Organizational Leadership and Evaluation
2018 UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT RIO GRAND VALLEY- Edinburg, TX
MFA in Studio Art
2005 UNIVERSITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD – San Antonio, TX
BA in Fashion Design
2005 SOUTHWEST SCHOOL OF ARTS & CRAFTS – San Antonio, TX
Illustration with Ronald Kolodize
2008 FREMONT ED & CAREER CENTER – Los Angeles, CA
Millinery
Employment History
Present- Navarro College, Corsicana, TX
Associate Professor/Department Chair
2007- I.S.A.T.E. Local 768, Los Angeles, CA
Wardrobe
2017-2018 University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX
Grad Assistant
2015-2017 Idea Public Schools, Alamo College Prep, Alamo, TX
Art Teacher
2016- VASE, Visual Arts Scholastic Event, Rio Grande Valley, TX
Juror
2015 Macbeth, Sierra Repertory Theater , Sonora, CA
Costume Designer
2015 The Taming of the Shrew/Cyrano de Bergerac, Montana Shakespeare in the Park, Bozeman, MT
Costume Shop Manager
2013-2014 MjONE, Cirque Du Soleil, Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV
Wardrobe Attendant
2012-2013 Iris, Cirque Du Soleil, Kodak Theater, Los Angeles, CA
Craft Technician
2012-2011 House Of Dancing Water, Franco Dragone, City of Dreams, Macau, China
Wardrobe Attendant
2007 Corteo (touring), Cirque Du Soleil, Los Angeles, CA
Wardrobe Attendant
Wardrobe Attendant Local 768 (Dresser/Stitcher)
2019 Cats, Pantages Theater, Los Angeles, CA
2019 Kinky Boots, Pantages Theater, Los Angeles, CA
2019 Hello Dolly, Pantages Theater, Los Angeles, CA
2018 Get On Your Feet, Pantages Theater, Los Angeles, CA
2018 Orpheus and Eurydice, Dorthy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA
2017 Disney On Ice, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA
2017 Alvin Ailey Dance, Dorthy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA
2017 MAMMA MIA, Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA
2014 ALICE IN WONDERLAND, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, CA
2009 Palestine New Mexico Culture Clash, Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles, CA
2009 Ain’t Misbehaving, Ahmanson Theater, Los Angeles, CA
2009 Phantom of the Opera, Pantages Theater, Los Angeles, CA
2008-2009 WICKED - Pantages Theater, Los Angeles CA
2008 JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, Wilshire Theater, Beverly Hills CA
2008 THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES, Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles CA
2008 THE SCHOOL OF NIGHT, Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles CA
2008 BRITNEY SPEARS (touring), Circus Tour, Los Angeles, CA
2008 S↑2C, Kodak Theater, Los Angeles, CA
2007 HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL (touring), Kodak Theater, Los Angeles, CA
Wardrobe Attendant Nonunion (Dresser/Stitcher)
2008 MAMMA MIA, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza & Pasadena Civic Center, CA
2008 DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts, Thousand Oaks, CA
2008 HAIRSPRAY, Long Beach Convention Entertainment Center, Long Beach, CA
2008 SESAME STREET LIVE, Long Beach Convention Entertainment Center, Long Beach, CA
2008 DISNEY LIVE, Long Beach Convention Entertainment Center Theater, Long Beach, CA
Costume Design Productions
Co-Designer with ROSE KENNEDY (Costumer)
2018 Hello Dolly, Woodlawn Theater, San Antonio, TX
2018 Anything Goes, Woodlawn Theater, San Antonio, TX
2016 The Musicman, San Pedro Playhouse (ATAC Globe Award 2015-2016)
2016 The Little Mermaid, Woodlawn Theater (ATAC Globe Award 2015-2016)
2015 La Cage, Woodlawn Theater (ATAC Globe Award 2014-2015)
2015 The Adams Family, Woodlawn Theater (ATAC Globe Award 2014-2015)
2015 Gypsy, San Pedro Playhouse, San Antonio, TX
2014 Fiddler on the Roof, San Pedro Playhouse, San Antonio, TX
2014 White Christmas, Woodlawn Theater, San Antonio, TX
2013 Christmas Carol, San Pedro Playhouse, San Antonio, TX
2008 The Women, San Pedro Playhouse (ATAC Globe Award 2007-2008)
2007 Victor/Victoria, San Pedro Playhouse (ATAC Globe Award 2006-2007)
Assistant Designer (Jun 2005- Feb 2008)
Productions include:
2006 Once Upon A Mattress, Empire Theater, San Antonio, TX
2008 Annie Get Your Gun, Boerne HS, TX
2006 Insanity of Mary Gerald, Boerne HS, TX
2006 Titanic, Boerne HS, TX
2006 CATS, NESA, San Antonio, TX
2006 3 Penny Opera, NESA, San Antonio, TX
2008 Lion in the Winter, Robert E. Lee HS, San Antonio, TX
2006 Once Upon A Mattress, Robert E.Lee HS, San Antonio, TX
2006 Blood Wedding, Stevens HS, TX
Awards in Art
2018 About Men: MFA Exhibition, Dorthy and Kirk Clarke Gallery, UTRGV, TX
2017 Red Door Arts, Featured Artist , McAllen, TX
2017 Brownsville Museum of Fine Art, 45th International Art Show, Brownsville, TX
2015 LFD Showcase, 2015 Group, McAllen, TX
2014 Parade, The Collective, Group, Trifecta Gallery, Las Vegas, NV
Skills
Craft
Tailor/Stitcher
Clobber
Milliner
Pattern
Illustration
Textiles
Mold Making
Sculpture
2D/3D Design
Painting
Drawing
Microsoft
Managerial
English/Spanish
Teaching
References
Available upon request.
Thank you!