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Hi! I'm Kyle Barkis, a dedicated Music and Theatre double major at Muhlenberg College, expected to graduate in 2025. With extensive hands-on experience working in costume design and production, I thrive in creative environments where I can contribute to theatrical and dance productions. I’ve had the opportunity to build and tailor costumes, lead teams in fast-paced environments, and organize large-scale theatre events. I love collaborating with others and have developed strong leadership skills serving as Vice President and Executive Producer of the Muhlenberg Theatre Association. I’m passionate about connecting with communities through the arts and enjoy taking initiative to create engaging fundraising events and workshops. When I'm not immersed in theatre, I enjoy learning new skills that expand my creative and professional toolkit.…Hi! I'm Kyle Barkis, a dedicated Music and Theatre double major at Muhlenberg College, expected to graduate in 2025. With extensive hands-on experience working in costume design and production, I thrive in creative environments where I can contribute to theatrical and dance productions. I’ve had the opportunity to build and tailor costumes, lead teams in fast-paced environments, and organize large-scale theatre events. I love collaborating with others and have developed strong leadership skills serving as Vice President and Executive Producer of the Muhlenberg Theatre Association. I’m passionate about connecting with communities through the arts and enjoy taking initiative to create engaging fundraising events and workshops. When I'm not immersed in theatre, I enjoy learning new skills that expand my creative and professional toolkit.

Kyle Barkis

Costume Designer, Costume Fitter, Wardrobe Supervisor, +2

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Hi! I'm Kyle Barkis, a dedicated Music and Theatre double major at Muhlenberg College, expected to graduate in 2025. With extensive hands-on experience working in costume design and production, I thrive in creative environments where I can contribute to theatrical and dance productions. I’ve had the opportunity to build and tailor costumes, lead teams in fast-paced environments, and organize large-scale theatre events. I love collaborating with others and have developed strong leadership skills serving as Vice President and Executive Producer of the Muhlenberg Theatre Association. I’m passionate about connecting with communities through the arts and enjoy taking initiative to create engaging fundraising events and workshops. When I'm not immersed in theatre, I enjoy learning new skills that expand my creative and professional toolkit.…Hi! I'm Kyle Barkis, a dedicated Music and Theatre double major at Muhlenberg College, expected to graduate in 2025. With extensive hands-on experience working in costume design and production, I thrive in creative environments where I can contribute to theatrical and dance productions. I’ve had the opportunity to build and tailor costumes, lead teams in fast-paced environments, and organize large-scale theatre events. I love collaborating with others and have developed strong leadership skills serving as Vice President and Executive Producer of the Muhlenberg Theatre Association. I’m passionate about connecting with communities through the arts and enjoy taking initiative to create engaging fundraising events and workshops. When I'm not immersed in theatre, I enjoy learning new skills that expand my creative and professional toolkit.

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Hi! I’m Kyle Barkis, a dedicated Music and Theatre double major at Muhlenberg College, expected to graduate in 2025. With extensive hands-on experience working in costume design and production, I thrive in creative environments where I can contribute to theatrical and dance productions. I’ve had the opportunity to build and tailor costumes, lead teams in fast-paced environments, and organize large-scale theatre events.

I love collaborating with others and have developed strong leadership skills serving as Vice President and Executive Producer of the Muhlenberg Theatre Association. I’m passionate about connecting with communities through the arts and enjoy taking initiative to create engaging fundraising events and workshops. When I’m not immersed in theatre, I enjoy learning new skills that expand my creative and professional toolkit.

Skills

Leadership

Costume Design

Microsoft Office

Experience Level

Leadership

Intermediate

Costume Design

Intermediate

Microsoft Office

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Costume Shop Assistant at Muhlenberg College Costume Shop

August 1, 2021 - June 25, 2024

Served as a student assistant in the shop and assisted in costume fittings and costume stock coordination and organization. Learned and utilized a variety of sewing techniques with various equipment, including sergers, coverstitchers, and blind hemmers. Built and tailored costume pieces under the direction of shop staff for theatre and dance productions, including Firebringer, Blue Stockings, The Three-Penny Opera, Great Comet and In Motion. Created multiple floor-length rehearsal and show skirts featuring gathering, layering, and ruffles.

Location Supervisor at Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom Food and Beverage Department

April 1, 2018 - June 25, 2024

Facilitated smooth Food and Beverage operations while maintaining excellent and personable customer service for park guests. Led a team of 5 to 15 Team Leads and Associates, delegating tasks and responsibilities while enforcing effective communication and workmanship. Coordinated proper service for various menu items and daily specials, focusing on presentation and serving details. Managed multiple food service and catering locations, including bartending and serving drinks. Participated in leadership, PA RAMP, autism spectrum, and DEI trainings.