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Birth Place: Harlem, NY, USA

Bio:
Carolyn Adams, (Award Winning Costume Designer & Wardrobe Stylist, Costumer, Milliner, Image-Wardrobe-Research Consultant, Hair & Make-Up Artist, Producer, Visionary), Studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology, The Black Fashion's Museum's Harlem Institute of Fashion and Forty Acres And A ... (read complete bio)

 

Carolyn Adams Biography

Carolyn Adams, (Award Winning Costume Designer & Wardrobe Stylist, Costumer, Milliner, Image-Wardrobe-Research Consultant, Hair & Make-Up Artist, Producer, Visionary),
Studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology, The Black Fashion's Museum's Harlem Institute of Fashion and Forty Acres And A Mule Film Works. Theatre Credits include but not limited to: TWO TRAIN'S RUNNING, By August Wilson, Prod. By Aundrea Fulton, DUTCHMAN By Amiri Baraka, Dir. Woodie King, Jr., BLACK WALL STREET, By Celeste Bedford Walker, WHISTLE IN MISSISSIPPI: The Emmit Til Story by, Daniel Carlton, Nat King Cole, By Verlon Brown, Dir. By, Rome Neal, I Got The Last Laugh!, The Life and Times Of Jackie "Moms" Mabley, LBJ, By Jamal Williams, Produced By, Karen Mobley, Dir. By Jamal Williams & Tomicko Ball, The Price Of The Ticket, By M. Younger Roberts, produced by Garland Lee Thompson & The H.A.D.L.E.Y Players; Sweet Mamma Stringbeans, Dir. Elizabeth Van Dyke, Mr. Hirsch Died Yesterday, Dir. By Woodie King, Jr., Produced By, Jessica Massad & Castillo Theater, If Harlem Could Talk, Written and Directed By, James Gillard.

Carolyn, is also a Fashion Stylist, Costume & Image Consultant, Wardrobe Supervisor & Technician, Image, Wardrobe, Costume & Acessories Research Consultant, Producer, Personal Shopper and a noted Millinery Designer. As a Fashion & Wardrobe Stylist, she is the recipient of the, “American Photo Magazine” and “Elle Girl Magazine's” Fashion, Costume and Wardrobe Stylist Of The Year Award. Television credits: The Essence Awards, The Children's Choice Awards and Uptown Fashion Avenue. Carolyn's, Private Cilents, Film, Video, WebSeries and TV credits include:Actor/comedian, Phyllis Y. Stickney, Recording Artist/Song Writer and music legends; Teddy Riley & Blackstreet, Cuba Gooding, Sr., Chuck Jackson and OC Smith, Dana's Story, The Birth Of Hip Hop, Just to name a few.





Carolyn Adams News

Review: ALVIN AILEY American Dance Theater 2022 Season at New York City Center-Thrill Photo Review: ALVIN AILEY American Dance Theater 2022 Season at New York City Center-Thrilling Programs Through 12/24
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 9, 2022

The 2022 Season performances by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center are now on stage to the delight of metro area audiences.

LEAVES by Victor Vauban Jr. to be Presented at Teatro LATEA in December Photo LEAVES by Victor Vauban Jr. to be Presented at Teatro LATEA in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2022

'LEAVES” by Victor Vauban Jr. will be presented at Teatro LATEA Nov.30th, Dec. 2nd & 4th. The primary themes of this play include assimilation, colorism, the importance of family and mental health.

Works & Process Presents: Alex Katz And Paul Taylor: FOUR DECADES OF COLLABORATIONS Photo Works & Process Presents: Alex Katz And Paul Taylor: FOUR DECADES OF COLLABORATIONS
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2022

In conjunction with the Guggenheim Museum's Alex Katz retrospective - Alex Katz: Gathering - join Paul Taylor Dance Company Artistic Director Michael Novak and celebrated Taylor alumna and educators Carolyn Adams and Susan McGuire as they discuss the lasting resonance of Alex Katz's collaborations with dancemaker Paul Taylor. Select archival video highlights from their 15 collaborations will be screened, as well as insights into the process, design, and impact of interdisciplinary collaborations.

Paul Taylor Dance Company Presents POLARIS By Alex Katz And Paul Taylor Photo Paul Taylor Dance Company Presents POLARIS By Alex Katz And Paul Taylor
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2022

Artist Alex Katz and choreographer Paul Taylor collaborated on 15 works. In conjunction with the Guggenheim Museum's retrospective Alex Katz: Gathering, Works & Process will present a performance by the Paul Taylor Dance Company in the Guggenheim rotunda. Selected by Michael Novak, Paul Taylor Dance Company Artistic Director, Polaris, a 1976 collaboration between Taylor and Katz will offer audiences a unique and unprecedented opportunity to see the performance-normally shown on a proscenium stage-up close and from 360 degrees.

Paul Taylor Dance Company Returns To Lincoln Center, November 1- 13 Photo Paul Taylor Dance Company Returns To Lincoln Center, November 1- 13
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 7, 2022

The Paul Taylor Dance Company (PTDC) will return to the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for its highly-anticipated New York City Season from November 1 to November 13, 2022.

Works & Process Announces Fall 2022 Season Featuring the Creators of Broadway's SOME  Photo Works & Process Announces Fall 2022 Season Featuring the Creators of Broadway's SOME LIKE IT HOT & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2022

As a process-focused performing arts organization, Works & Process continued to provide opportunities and fees for artists throughout the pandemic, and pioneered the bubble residency model to support their work safely. The fall 2022 season will feature the official world premieres of works created by New York artists.

BWW Review: BETTY BLUE EYES at ARTS Theatre Photo BWW Review: BETTY BLUE EYES at ARTS Theatre
by Barry Lenny - Jun 3, 2022

This is a fun night out. See what BWW's critic thinks about this production.

BETTY BLUE EYES Comes to Therry Theatre This Week Photo BETTY BLUE EYES Comes to Therry Theatre This Week
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2022

Therry Theatre has announced that its next production is the South Australian premiere of the Cameron Mackintosh musical, Betty Blue Eyes, adapted by Alan Bennett from his screenplay for the film, A Private Function.

Paul Taylor Dance Company to Lead Off Inaugural City Center Dance Festival Photo Paul Taylor Dance Company to Lead Off Inaugural City Center Dance Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2022

Paul Taylor Dance Company will perform at the inaugural City Center Dance Festival from March 24-31, at New York City Center.

Paul Taylor Dance Company Announces Changes to the Organization Photo Paul Taylor Dance Company Announces Changes to the Organization
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2021

The Paul Taylor Dance Company has announced additions to the organization. Jessica Ferretti and Austin Kelly have joined the world-renowned Company, and Michael Apuzzo and alumnus Richard Chen See will join the administrative team.