About

Professional costume designer specializing in custom garment construction, wardrobe management, and styling services for performing arts, film, and private clients.

A woman is being fitted for a dress by another woman in a workshop, both smiling, with sewing equipment in the background.

Rachael Kras is an accomplished costume designer and wardrobe professional with over a decade of experience in professional performing arts. Having sewn since youth, she has cultivated exceptional expertise in costume construction, design, and wardrobe management across diverse theatrical and dance productions.

With prior experiences as the Resident Costume Designer and Wardrobe Manager for Wonderbound (formerly Ballet Nouveau Colorado), Rachael designed costumes for numerous original world premieres and acclaimed productions, including collaborations with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Colorado Baroque Chamber Orchestra, DeVotchKa's Tom Hagerman, Smuin Ballet, Colorado Conservatory of Dance, Professor Phelyx (Magician) and various prominent musical artists. Her work spans classical ballet, contemporary dance, musical theater, music videos, and short films, with notable projects including, "The Seven Deadly Sins," "Boomtown," and "A Gothic Folktale." Her film and music video work includes collaborations with Grammy-nominated electronic music producer, composer, and technologist BT (Brian Transeau) and Kristi Krings from Nation of One. 

Rachael's design work has been featured in prominent publications including Pointe Magazine, 5280.com, and 303 Magazine, and has received recognition through industry awards and nominations. Her extensive professional stitching credits include major productions at The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, such as "Les Misérables," "Miss Saigon," and "Evita."

Beyond design, Rachael excels in wardrobe management and photo shoot styling for productions, as well as providing styling services for bands and musicians. As a skilled costumer, she is able to replicate any style with precision and authenticity. With specialized skills in corsetry, millinery, vintage restoration, and period costume construction of any era, she brings both technical mastery and creative vision to every project. Her comprehensive understanding of AGMA and Actor's Equity procedures, combined with her expertise in project and budget management, makes her a valuable collaborator for productions of any scale. (Resume available upon request.)


Selected Credits

Arvada Center's Seussical The Musical Cast Photo

Theater

  • Sabrina Fair

  • You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown

  • 1940's Radio Hour

  • Nine

  • A Man For All Seasons

  • Sweeney Todd

  • Joseph! And the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

  • Miss Saigon

  • Big River, The Story of Huckleberry Finn

  • Evita

  • The Crucible

  • It’s a Wonderful Life

  • Les Misérables

  • Schoolhouse Rock Live!

  • Honk! The Story of the Ugly Duckling

  • Just So Stories

  • Seussical, The Musical

 
Garret Ammon's Serenade For Strings Ballet

Dance/Ballet

  • "The Nutcracker" with Colorado Conservatory of Dance (Multiple seasons)

  • Garrett Ammon's  "Serenade for Strings" with the Colorado Symphony

  • "Dust" with Curious Theatre & Jesse Manley and His Band (World Premier)

  • Garrett Ammon's "Rock Ballets" live with Chimney Choir & Ian Cooke Band

  • "The Seven Deadly Sins" with Tom Hagerman (of DeVotchKa) & the Colorado Symphony (World Premier)

  • "Boomtown", with Chimney Choir (World Premiere)

  • "Marie", with Baroque Chamber Orchestra (World Premiere)

  • "Winter", with Jesse Manley and his Band (World Premiere)

  • "Enduring Grace" with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra (Dual World Premieres)

  • "Gone West", with Ian Cooke and Michael J. Henry (World Premiere) 

  • "A Gothic Folktale", with Professor Phelyx and Jesse Manley & his Band (World Premiere)

  • "A Journey of the Human Spirit", with the Central City Opera and the Colorado Symphony (World Premiere)

  • "Carry On”, with Paper Bird Band

Performer and band styling Professor Phelyx

Performer Styling

  • Professor Phelyx; Mentalist, Illusionist

  • Jesse Manley and his Band

  • Paper Bird

  • Chimney Choir

  • Ian Cooke Band

 
Mad Hatter Cosplay

Editorial/Commissions/Cosplay

A versatile designer with experience creating numerous private commissions across diverse projects. Specialties include custom wedding gowns, editorial fashion pieces, and private cosplay commissions spanning all genres and styles. Known for bringing clients' visions to life through personalized, high-quality craftsmanship.

Reach out to inquire about my services