Gabe Cota has extensive experience with local Theatre and a plethora of experience that compliments his main skills as a Make-Up Artist. If you want to know further details beyond his sample list, you can view and download his crew résumés by clicking the labeled PDF icons below.
Recent Experience
Teacher's Assistant to Gayle Baizer
California State University Long Beach
August 26 2019- December 24th 2020
Served as an additional observer in the classroom, and helped the professor in mentoring the students with their projects in the Beginning Make-up course: the specifics of their Make-up kits, application, and crew information. Also served as proxy to the Make-up Designers during the California Repertory Shows by observing dress rehearsals and being a back-up for Lead Make-up Designers as needed.
Skills
Design
Old Age
Drag
Wounds
Zombie
Airbrush
Animal
Blood making
Costume Work
"Blood at the Root" Directed by Bruce A. Lemon JR
Assistant Make-up Designer to Amanda Foster
California Repertory Company
March 5- 14 2020*
Duties included attending production meetings, serving as an additional supervisor to the crew, and keeping the Lead Designer updated of production dates upon the start of the semester.
*Due to the mass Quarantine from Covid-19, the show ended March 11, 2020
"In the Blood" Directed by Desean Terry
February 13-March 1st 2020
Responsibilities included overseeing and training a crew for this long production. There was blood work involved with this play of creating blood packs for each performance.
Education
California State University Long Beach
BA: Technical Theatre-Scenic/Lighting/Costume
Graduation: Fall 2020
Fullerton Community College
Certificate: Assistant Costume Designer Spring 2018
AA: Theatre Arts-Drama Spring 2009
After a long period of searching for work and saving, I made a triumphant comeback by returning to school for my life's calling.