Jake Friesen

Jake Friesen is an interdisciplinary designer based in Montreal, originally hailing from Kelowna, BC. 
 
Jake began her professional journey in theatre at Caravan Farm Theatre as a costume assistant and dresser for various outdoor productions from 2018 to 2020. The values instilled by Caravan Farm Theatre are deeply embedded in Jake’s creative DNA, fostering a passion for the challenges of outdoor theatre and the commitment to creating art that resonates with its audience. This foundation has led her to gravitate toward collaborative, experimental, and bold work. Jake has gained a reputation for her strikingly audacious style, which influences every aspect of her designs. 
 
At the National Theatre School, Jake has made notable contributions as a designer, including costume designs for “La Mort Des Lacs” by Florence Contant, directed by Louis-Karl Tremblay and “Jane Eyre“  by Erin Shields, directed by Jillian Keiley. Additionally, she has designed props for “Salvage the Wrecked” by Sarah Pitman, directed by Jonathan Seinen and “Verdigris” by Kinsey Donald, directed by Dean Flemming. She is grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from talented artists such as Pierre-Etienne Locas, Gillian Gallow, Louis-Karl Tremblay, Margarita Brodie, Elen Ewig, Angela Rassenti, Michael Slack, Julia Metzger, and Francois Vincent. 
 
Jake has honed her imagination and skills in makeup, prop design, textile dyeing, and breakdown throughout her training. The National Theatre School has ignited her insatiable curiosity, motivating her to explore a wide range of performance mediums through her design practice. 
 
Select skills: Sewing, dyeing/breakdown, makeup, dressing, Photoshop, Procreate.