![Collette (Coco) Benoit](https://cocobenoit.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/fairlady6.jpg)
Proficiencies
In-depth knowledge of costume history, design, patterning & construction techniques
Excellent stitching, construction, crafts, shop, time, and people management skills Superior Management,
Communication and Organizational Skills
Professional Bookkeeping Professional Organizing
A keen eye that celebrates the collaborative process with high standards and resourcefulness
Expert Wardrobe Experience
Business Owner
Education
MFA Costume Design
Western Illinois University
BFA Theatre
Communications University of Wisconsin – Green Bay
References
Joni Weisfeld
[email protected]
Lesley Nielson-Bowman
[email protected]
Joel Mercier
Artistic Director
Jean’s Playhouse
[email protected]
Tim Fort
Founding Producing Director (Emeritus), Weston Playhouse
[email protected]
Catherine Doherty
SUNY New Paltz [email protected]
Current Projects
RECKLESS Facility Jones
LEGALLY BLONDE Michael Fling
Selected Credits
*denotes world premiere
Seven Angels Theatre Waterbury, CT
* LOVE & SPUMONI Sasha Bratt
Downtown Cabaret Theatre Bridgeport, CT
THE THREE PIGS (adaptation) Andrea Pane
1984 Katherine Loe
Jean’s Playhouse Lincoln, NH
CINDERELLA Joel Mercier
THE FANTASTICKS Bryan Halperin
ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE Joel Mercier
Hartt School of Theatre & Dance West Hartford, CT
CHESS Russell Garrett
CLOUD 9 Joni Weisfeld
CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG…NIGHT-TIME Terry Layman
ALL SHOOK UP Courtney Self
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Annmarie Davis
MAN OF LA MANCHA Alan Rust
AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Diana Moller-Marino
GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS (female cast) Joni Weisfeld
THE DIVINERS Kyle Metzger
SPITFIRE GRILL Diana Moller-Marino
UNCLE VANYA Joni Weisfeld
![Man Of LaMancha 1](https://cocobenoit.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Man-Of-LaMancha-1-scaled.jpg)
Playhouse on Park West Hartford, CT
POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS’ MUSICAL Douglas Lyons
A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN Joseph Discher
25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Susan Haefner
Weston Playhouse Theatre Company Weston, VT
MARVELOUS WONDERETTES; CAPS & GOWNS Tim Fort
ELLA! The Musical Tim Fort
THE ALIENS Steve Stettler
*THE OATH Malcolm Ewen
Opera North Lebanon, NH
MY FAIR LADY Catherine Doherty
WEST SIDE STORY Evan Pappas
ABDUCTION FROM THE SERAGLIO Russell Treyz
Northern Stage Company White River Junction, VT
BLITHE SPIRIT Lillian King
*TAKE-TWO Brooke Ciardelli
DRIVING MISS DAISY Catherine Doherty
BEAUTY & THE BEAST Brooke Ciardelli
![actors for a theater production of beauty and the beast in their costumes](https://cocobenoit.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/beauty7.jpg)
Costume Shop Manager
Currently
University of Hartford - The Hartt School
West Hartford, CT
Stitching & Wardrobe
Roberta Hamelin Costume Shop, TheaterWorks Hartford CT, Long Wharf Theatre - New Haven CT. Past Stitching Work: Santa Fe Opera, Carrelli Costumes NYC, North Shore Music Theatre (MA), Weston Playhouse, Paramount Theatre, Northern Stage, Dartmouth College Hopkins Center, etc.