Meet our Full Stop Costume Studio Manager, Bernice Jauncey!
“After 20 years in the costume industry, from my early days as a dresser to my recent role as Costume and Fabrication Department Manager at a major costume house, I am thrilled to join Nancy and Chris in building Full Stop Costume Studio from the ground up.”
Bernice Jauncey blends her passion for costumes with her love for working with people to cultivate a collaborative atmosphere. This synergy ensures that stunning costumes harmonize with lighting, choreography, staging and performers, creating a powerful visual impact for the audience. Focused on bringing the client’s vision to life, Bernice also ensures costumes fit comfortably, allowing performers to fully commit their energy to their performance.
Her love for costumes came early, and after an internship with the English National Opera at 15 and a mentorship with Judy Tregidden of The Costume Society, Bernice pursued her passion at the London College of Fashion.
Bernice began her career as a dresser, and in the ensuing 20 years, she held various roles in touring productions and stationary shows, including stitcher and wardrobe manager. She spent four years working with various Las Vegas Nightclubs and shows where she integrated LED into costumes, developing skills in wiring and soldering, while also selecting fabrics for effects, wearability, durability and water-resistance. Most recently, Bernice served as costume and fabrication manager at Animax. With experience ranging from crafting delicate showgirl costumes to creating oversized character fabrication, Bernice has developed a deep understanding of fit, construction and durability.
Bernice fosters a culture of openness and respect within the Studio allowing every team member to feel comfortable and creatively passionate, leading to high client satisfaction.
"A beautiful, elaborate costume is only as good as the ease at which a performer can perform in it."
Our Founders
Nancy Hutson
“When creative freedom and dedication to planning co-exist, the possibilities are limitless.”
Nancy Hutson is passionate about bringing creative talents together to craft the best guest experiences possible and knows that combining that passion with planning is the key to success. With a Master’s Degree in Hospitality Management and expertise in both creative development and operational execution, she merges the best of all worlds through realistic, inspired theatrical productions. Known for her attention to detail and collaborative leadership style, she thrives on bringing clients’ ideas and visions to life in unexpected ways.
Nancy leverages her years of expertise to deliver live shows, experiences, and events for Full Stop Productions, including creative direction for LOL Surprise Live! VIP Party, LEGO World Parade for LEGOLAND California, productions for Norwegian Cruise Line, and creative development for brands Mattel, MGA and Spin Master.
Throughout her career, Nancy and her teams have created many IAAPA award-winning productions featuring major brands for theme parks, cruise lines, and arenas around the world.
Chris Nobels
“Sometimes attention to the smallest detail creates the biggest wow.”
Chris Nobels knows that the details make all the difference when producing live entertainment. Drawing on more than two decades of theatrical and touring experience, Chris understands what seemingly small elements can create a big wow and which will be lost within the production. He brings this expertise to clients, guiding them through the ideation, design, installation, and production processes to help their vision come to life while also meeting the client’s business goals.
Chris’ work at Full Stop Productions includes launching FloridaRAMA, an immersive art and entertainment destination, creative direction and project management for interactive marketing activations for Lionsgate including Saw and Clerks III, creative direction and project management for Callaway Gardens, LEGOLAND, Mattel and MGA.
Previously, Chris was a producer for the world’s largest live family entertainment company, overseeing the creative on all new touring shows and the global launch of brands such as Marvel Universe Live! and Jurassic World Live Tour and the reimagining of Disney on Ice.
Our Team
Brandon Copeland, Production Manager
“Watching a concept evolve from initial sketches to reality fills me with immense joy, and playing a behind-the-scenes role in a project’s success gives me great satisfaction.”
Brandon Copeland’s diverse career has given him a well-rounded perspective on live entertainment. His journey began as a performer, working as an acrobat on Norwegian Cruise Lines and a vocalist at Walt Disney World. Over the next fifteen years, he expanded his expertise, taking on roles as a props designer, project manager, casting specialist, and program director. The wide range of positions has allowed him to master various aspects of live entertainment, making him a versatile and seasoned professional in the industry.
As Production Manager for Full Stop Productions, Brandon ensures each project runs smoothly from conception to completion, meeting artistic standards, budgetary requirements, and deadlines. With a deep understanding of organizational strategies, financial management, procurement, and contracting, he is skilled in managing functional operations and projects. His philosophy of streamlining operations and increasing organizational efficiency aligns perfectly with Full Stop Productions’ commitment to fiscal responsibility for its clients.
A Georgia native, Brandon earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Performance from Point University in Atlanta.
Designers With Whom We Collaborate
Bernice Jauncey, In House Designer
Bernice Jauncey’s range of designs spans tailored pieces and rhinestone catsuits to elaborate headdresses and mascots. She designed for shows and clubs in Las Vegas, specializing in performance, brand integrated, LED integrated, and character costumes.
Cynthia Nordstrom
Cynthia Nordstrom’s designs, blending fashion and costume, have been showcased globally from Broadway to the Marvel Universe and the Nintendo worlds. Based in the NYC area, her work emphasizes advanced color studies and material-light experimentation. Over the past 20 years, she has partnered with major companies and brands like Universal Studios, Sesame Street, DreamWorks, Illumination and Mattel to bring new content from screen to stage.
Loren Bracewell
Loren Bracewell is an award-winning costume designer and avid toy collector. Loren’s designs have graced the stages of Busch Gardens, SeaWorld, Howl-O-Scream and Christmas Town, and L.O.L. Surprise VIP Party Live Tour. He is graduate of the University of South Florida in Theater Performance.
Mark Koss
Mark Koss is a NY based costume designer working in theater, live action events and television. His work can be seen in the USA and overseas. He has a Graduate Degree in Costume Design from NYU TISCH School of the Arts.
Matthew Solomon
Matthew Solomon is a designer and creative professional with a diverse portfolio, including work on Live! with Kelly and Ryan, CocoMelon Live on Stage, Halloween on Ice, and Hadestown, among many others. Solomon is thrilled to leverage cutting-edge technology to foster conversations and create unprecedented designs.