ELISE PETRUCCI
Shop Staff
Elise serves roles such as: Lead Draper and Tailor, 1st Hand, and Stitcher.
I.A.T.S.E. Local 769 Member. BFA Costume Technology, The Theatre School at DePaul University.​
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Elise has been making costumes for the Chicago performing arts community for many years, building costumes for Steppenwolf Theatre Company, The Lyric Opera of Chicago, The Joffrey Ballet, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre Company, The Goodman Theatre, The Court Theatre, and others. A few of her TV/Film credits include: Mary Queen of Scots, Lovecraft Country “Sundown”, Fargo Season 4, and Night Sky. ​
What is one of your fondest costume memories?
I was once shown how to use the industrial iron to steam grocery store bakery cookies to make them taste freshly homemade.
What are some of your favorite things about the shop?
I love how we are connecting with the Chicago costume community in a new way. There are new and exciting shop projects and opportunities that bring old friends and colleagues together.
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What do you love about Chicago?
The weather!
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
I am always listening to music especially when growing maybe two dozen precious tomatoes and learning to knit.