Lauren-Gaston-Headshot-NYC-Costume_Desing-Illustration.jpg

Lauren works as a designer and artisan on a wide array of theatrical productions, television, and features. Her work as an artisan has been featured on Amazon’s Fallout (Craftsperson/Milliner & Add. Illustrator), The Marvelous Maisel (Tailor), Netflix’s The OA (Add. Ager-Dyer) and numerous dance, theatre, and opera productions at The Juilliard School in NYC. She has designed and assisted on 50+ productions across North & South America, Europe, and Asia, including assistant and associate design at The Metropolitan Opera, Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts, Wolf Trap Opera, Des Moines Metro Opera, La Musica Lirica (Italy). Costume design engagements include Atlanta Opera, The Juilliard School, FIO Americas (Brazil), Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Time Lapse Dance, as well as major universities.

Alongside her creative work, Lauren co-authored The Sustainable Production Toolkit, a resource that connects theatre-makers with tools, case studies, and practical tips for sustainable design and production practices. She is also a proud member of the Broadway Green Alliance Steering Committee.

Current & Recent Work:
The Bride | Warner Brothers | Additional Textile Artist
• Manhattan School of Music | Intro. to Costume Design and Production Florencia en el Amazonas | Assistant Costume Designer | The Metropolitan Opera