Past Productions - Francesca Barroso

Costume Designer- A Moment of Silence

Macalester College, Saint Paul, MN. Winter 2025

I worked to develop costume concepts for a new student play, A Moment of Silence, written by Beja Puskas. While only a stage reading was produced, I was asked to provide conceptual framing for character appearance with the boards below.

Costume Designer- The 39 Steps

Macalester College, Saint Paul, MN Fall 2025

Assistant

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Process Photos

Below are a collection of photos taken during fittings and other stages of the process.

Costumes Waiting for the Show to Start

That's a photo of the full rack!

White actress with bald cap smiles at mirror with arms cross as woman in back works on neck

Bald Cap Application

For this production, I trained Annika Klemme on bald cap painting and gluing. She is pictured here putting final make up touches on actress Isa Harrison's bald cap.

Painted Bald Caps

A collection of painted bald caps, kept during production in case of emergency ripping.

Alternate Suit Fitting

Lead actress Alec Martin tries on a option for Richard Hannay's suit.

Dress Fitting

Actress Annabelle Durbin tries on custom fabricated dress for the character Pamela Anderson.

Milkman Fitting

Actress Annabelle Durbin tries on milkman costume.

Medal Work

Handmade medals applied to Mr. McQuarrie's coat.

Blazer Fitting

Actress Isa Harrison tries on ensemble for Mr. Donwoody.

Crew Fitting

Actor Cem Ozil tries on ensemble for crew.

Heavy Coat Fitting

Actor Cem Ozil tries on coat and hat for heavy goon.

Conductor Fitting

Cem Ozil tries on ensemble for conductor.

Suit fitting

Actress Ian Machalek tries on Mr. Memory's suit ensemble.

Wig Styling

Photo of progress on styling lace front wig for the character Annabella into a 1930s updo.

Vairous Wigs

Various wigs I styled and a pile of hats from strike.

Robe Fitting

Actress Annabelle tries on robe for final scene as Pamela Hannay.

Crew Fitting

Stagehands were costumed to keep the entirity of the show in period as we exposed backstage. is pictured here in early stages of that ensemble.

Detective Fitting

Selfie!

The artist (me) posing with newly completed flag project!

Wig Fitting

Actor Theo Jacobsohn tries on wig for crew character.

Selfie with Isa

Photo of myself with Isa Harrison, Annike Klemme working in the background. Isa and I worked together to ensure she was comfortable for the three hours she was in a bald cap each night, as she had to wear it under multiple wigs.

Research and Renderings

Tracking Document

This is for any stage managers who ever come across this site.

Assistant Designer-The Little Mermaid

Eden Prairie Community Theater, Eden Prairie, MN. Summer 2025

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Assistant Designer- Dracula, A Feminist Revenge Story, Really

Macalester College, Saint Paul, MN. Spring 2025

Assistant

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Wardrobe/Stagehand- Three Storms 'till you Float

Macalester College, Saint Paul, MN. Fall 2024

Wardrobe, stitcher, stagehand

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Stitcher- Eurydice

Macalester College, Saint Paul. Spring 2024

Assistant

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Designer-A Wrinkle in Time

East High School, Madison, WI. Winter 2023

I worked as the costume designer, wardrobe lead, and lead stitcher for East High School's production of A Wrinkle in Time. East Side Players, this one act was

All photos by Kate Kuse