Bayley MARSH | Art Finisher | Costume Assistant | Theatrical Dresser

Bayley MARSH | Art Finisher | Costume Assistant | Theatrical Dresser

🎥 Film & TV Costumes | 🎭 Theatre Wardrobe

📍 Perth, Western Australia

📞 0448 300 799

📧 bayley.s.marsh@hotmail.com

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KEY SKILLS

• Art finishing, distressing, dyeing, ageing, and breakdown techniques
• Costume fittings, sewing, and alterations
• On-set standby and continuity support
• Strong memory retention for multiple dressing plots
• Team-focused, adaptable, and eager to learn new techniques

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Bayley Marsh is an emerging costumer whose work spans both screen and stage, with growing credits across WA feature films, television drama, and major touring musicals. Beginning at WAAPA, Bayley honed skills in sewing, fitting, and costume history before specialising as a dresser on high-intensity theatrical productions.

In screen, Bayley has quickly built a reputation as a reliable Art Finisher and Costume Assistant, working under senior costume designers. Bayley has contributed to projects such as Whale Shark Jack, The Twelve, The Travellers, Silver, and We Bury the Dead, developing advanced technical finishing skills and strong on-set experience.

Bayley combines hands-on creativity with professionalism and adaptability, whether learning ten dresser plots on Wicked or simulating Exmouth’s soil effects on costumes for Whale Shark Jack. Bayley’s versatility and passion for costuming make Bayley a valued crew member across both film and theatre.

SELECTED FILM & TV CREDITS

• Whale Shark Jack (2025) – Art Finisher (Pre-Production) / Unit Assistant – Dir: Miranda & Khrob Edmonds | Designer: Monique Wilson
• The Twelve S2 (2024) – Art Finisher / Costume Assistant – Designer: Lisa Galea Gunning
• The Travellers (2024) – Art Finisher – Designer: Sarah Jamerson
• Silver (Scrublands S2) (2024) – Costume Assistant & Art Finisher – Designer: Lisa Galea Gunning
• We Bury the Dead (2024) – Art Finisher’s Assistant / Costume Assistant – Designer: Lisa Galea Gunning | Key Art Finisher: Jolyon Auri

SELECTED THEATRE CREDITS

• Wicked (2024–2025) – Swing Dresser – Covered 10 dressing plots for illness/leave
• Moulin Rouge! The Musical (2023) – Dresser – Quick changes, ensemble dressing, costume upkeep
• Frozen (2022) – Dresser – Ensemble dressing, quick changes, costume maintenance

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• BPA of Costume – WAAPA (Pending Graduation)
• Advanced Diploma in Live Production & Technical Services – WAAPA
• White Card
• Class C Driver’s Licence

REFERENCES

• Lisa Galea Gunning – Costume Designer | 0417 903 665
• Monique Wilson – Costume Designer | 0405 660 048
• Jolyon Auri – Art Finisher | +61 429 691 894
• Mike Montague – Unit Manager | +61 412 039 310