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Sally Lesser

Costume Designer at Good Morning America

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Experienced costume designer specializing in theatre and musical theatre.

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Location

Brooklyn, New York, United States, US

Skills

Costume Design
Costumes
Theatre
Sewing
Wardrobe
Performing Arts
Draping
Musical Theatre
Fitting
Apparel
Dance
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$150.0

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Okay, let’s tackle this. So Sally Lesser has 42 years of experience in costume design, which is extremely high. Her experience in theatre and musical theatre is also a major plus. She has worked with various companies, including Accu Costumes, La MaMa ETC, and Sally Lesser Designs. Her education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from State University of New York College at Cortland and a degree in Draping and Pattern Making from the Fashion Institute of Technology. This combination of education and experience suggests that Sally is highly skilled and in high demand. Considering her level of experience and education, I would estimate her hourly rate to be around $150, which is in line with the rates of other experienced costume designers in the industry.

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Sally Lesser is a seasoned costume designer with 42 years of experience in theatre, musical theatre, and performing arts. She has worked on various projects, including Halloween shows for Good Morning America, The Good Wife, and America's Got Talent. Sally has also designed costumes for notable productions like Return to the Forbidden Planet and Little Shop of Horrors. With a background in theatre and fashion, Sally has honed her skills in costume design, draping, and sewing. She has worked with various companies, including Accu Costumes, La MaMa ETC, and Sally Lesser Designs.

Experience

Good Morning America
- Times Square Studio
- Costume Designer
  - Sep 2013 - Present
  - Times Square Studio
  Designed Halloween shows for 2013,2014 as well as many other projects
The Good Wife,CBS TV
- Broadway Stages
- Assistant Costume Designer
  - 2012 - Present
  - Broadway Stages
  Day player at The Good Wife.Tasks include shopping, fittings, dressing background.
Sally Lesser Designs
- New York City
- Costume Designer,owner
  - Sep 2010 - Present
  - New York City
  Custom made flamenco wear as well as alterations. Bridal dresses and alterations. Projects have included costumes for The Good Wife and America's Got Talent.
La MaMa ETC
- East Village,NYC
- Costume Designer
  - 1982 - Present
  - East Village,NYC
  Designed 25 major productions ranging from rock 'n roll theatre to Greek epics to jazz opera.
ABC TV One Life to Live
- Associate Costume Designer
  - 1992 - 2011
  Consult and assist with all costume design elements of the show, daily script preparation and meetings with Wardrobe Department, Stage Management, Directors, Producers and PA's., create continuity charts and spreadsheets,deal with script and shooting revisions,be available to answer questions and deal with immediate problems in the studio floor, fit and process garments for tailor , plan and order uniforms.
Return to the Forbidden Planet
- Variety Arts Theatre,NYC; Cambridge Theatre,West End; UK Tour ;Osaka Co.
- Costume Designer
  - 1991 - 1993
  - Variety Arts Theatre,NYC; Cambridge Theatre,West End; UK Tour ;Osaka Co.
  Re-designed costumes for British cult hit for Off Broadway production, later brought these designs to London's West End.
Accu Costumes
- New York City
- Co-Owner,Manager,Draper
  - Sep 1985 - Jun 1987
  - New York City
  Highlights include Spike Lee's School Daze and Billy Joel Concert Tour
Little Shop of Horrors
- WPA,Orpheum Theatre,US Nat'l Tour,LA,Australian,German,Canadian and Mexican Cos.
- Costume Designer
  - 1982 - 1987
  - WPA,Orpheum Theatre,US Nat'l Tour,LA,Australian,German,Canadian and Mexican Cos.
  Worked on the original showcase production with Howard Ashman, starring Ellen Greene and Lee Wilkof.

Education

1968 - 1972

State University of New York College at Cortland
Bachelor of Arts, Theatre

1968 - 1972
Fashion Institute of Technology
Draping,pattern making

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$150.0

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