Education
Master of Fine Arts, Theatrical DesignMay 2009
The University of Texas at Austin
Thesis: The Poet and the Philosopher — a performance using costume as visual text
Bachelor of Arts, Theatre ArtsJune 2004
Eastern Oregon University — Summa Cum Laude
Associate of Arts, Oregon Transfer DegreeJune 2001
Blue Mountain Community College — High Honors
Costume Design
Opera
Merry WidowOpera Orlando, Grant PreisserApr 2026
La BohèmeOpera Orlando, Grant PreisserOct 2025
Beatrice + BenedictOpera Orlando, Grant PreisserApr 2025
Cavalleria RusticanaOpera Orlando, Grant PreisserApr 2025
CendrillonOpera Orlando, James MarvelFeb 2025
MacbethOpera Orlando, Matt HaneyOct 2024
Lucia di LammermoorOpera Orlando, Grant PreisserApr 2024
ToscaOpera Orlando, Josh ShawOct 2023
AlcinaUniversity of Michigan, Grant PreisserApr 2019
Theater
Lost GirlEmory University, Kimberly BelflowerSep 2023
GardenEcho Community, Joey MartineckJuly 2023
A Prayer for the French RepublicActor’s Express, Freddie AshleyApr 2023
The Taming of the ShrewShakespeare Dallas, Jenny StewartJune 2018
Comedy of ErrorsShakespeare Dallas, Raphael ParryJune 2018
Titus AndronicusShakespeare Dallas, Christie VelaSep 2017
Br’er CottonKitchen Dog Theater, Rhonde BoutteJune 2017
Death on DeliveryPegasus Theatre, Michael SerrecchiaJan 2017
Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric PlayLouisiana State University, Steven YoungNov 2016
A Stain on the SilenceKitchen Dog Theater, Tim JohnsonOct 2016
The TempestShakespeare Dallas, Rene MorenoSep 2016
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like MurderPegasus Theatre, Michael SerrecchiaJuly 2016
Richard IIIShakespeare Dallas, Stefan NovinskiJune 2016
She Stoops to ConquerShakespeare Dallas, Mason YorkJune 2016
Death is a Bad HabitPegasus Theatre, Michael SerrecchiaJan 2016
The Dumb WaiterKitchen Dog Theater, Tim JohnsonSep 2015
King LearShakespeare Dallas, Raphael ParrySep 2015
Another Murder, Another Show!Pegasus Theatre, Michael SerrecchiaJan 2015
The Golden AppleIrving Lyric Stage, Stefan NovinskiOct 2014
None of the AboveChurch Mouse Production, Jared CulpepperAug 2014
The WatchChurch Mouse Production, Jordan WillisJuly 2014
Much Ado About NothingShakespeare Dallas, Patrick KellyJune 2014
TartuffeShakespeare Dallas, Raphael ParryJune 2014
The Motherf**ker with the HatKitchen Dog Theater, Jaime CastanedaFeb 2014
Rehearsal for MurderPegasus Theatre, Michael SerrecchiaJan 2014
DetroitKitchen Dog Theater, Tim JohnsonSep 2013
Hate MailChurch Mouse Production, Jared CulpepperAug 2013
Se Llama CristinaKitchen Dog Theater, Christie VelaMay 2013
XSR: DIE!Pegasus Theatre, Michael SerrecchiaJan 2013
Beauty Queen of LeenaneKitchen Dog Theater, Cameron CobbNov 2012
A Better DoctorUpStart Productions, Justin LocklearApr 2012
A Lie of the MindMary Moody Northen Theatre, Jared J. SteinNov 2011
Love’s Labour’s LostAustin Shakespeare Festival, Robert FairesMay 2011
Man and SupermanAustin Shakespeare Festival, Ann CiccolellaFeb 2011
AnthemAustin Shakespeare Festival, Ann CiccolellaJan 2011
Who’s Afraid of Virginia WoolfMary Moody Northen Theatre, Christina J. MooreNov 2010
The Man Who Came to DinnerSouthwestern University, Jared J. SteinOct 2010
The TempestAustin Shakespeare Festival, Ann CiccolellaSep 2010
AnnieZilker Theatre Productions, Michael McKelveyJuly 2010
A Midsummer Night’s DreamAustin Shakespeare Festival, Ann CiccolellaApr 2010
City of AngelsMary Moody Northen Theatre, Michael McKelveyApr 2010
Mary StuartAustin Shakespeare Festival, Ann CiccolellaFeb 2010
The Poet and the PhilosopherUniversity Co-op — Cohen New Works FestivalApr 2009
A Midsummer Night’s DreamThe University of Texas at Austin, Paul MullinsNov 2008
AssassinsThe University of Texas at Austin, Rod CaspersApr 2008
Once Upon a MattressLa Grande High School, Sam JacobsonApr 2004
The Taming of the ShrewEastern Oregon University, Lyle SchwarzFeb 2004
A Flea in Her EarEastern Oregon University, Ken BushNov 2002
CloserEastern Oregon University, Lisa GiambastianiOct 2002
The MaidsEastern Oregon University, James D. ClaytonApr 2002
As You Like ItBlue Mountain Community College, Joanna GoffFeb 2001
Film
Bit PartsBlue Goggle Films, Ben MoodyOct 2011
MummyBlue Goggle Films, Ben MoodyAug 2009
Dance
SextetDance Repertory Theater, Yakvo ShairFeb 2009
ParadeDance Repertory Theater, Yakvo ShairFeb 2007
ChrysalisCohen New Works Festival, Mary ChaseApr 2007
Aria ReduxThe University of Texas at Austin, Harrison McEldownyFeb 2007
Technical Skills
Fabric Dyeing & Distressing
Lucia di LammermoorOpera OrlandoApr 2024
Br’er CottonKitchen Dog TheaterJune 2017
Richard IIIShakespeare DallasJune 2016
King LearShakespeare DallasSep 2015
Se Llama CristinaKitchen Dog TheaterMay 2013
Beauty Queen of LeenaneKitchen Dog TheaterNov 2012
AnthemAustin Shakespeare FestivalJan 2011
AnnieZilker Theatre ProductionsJuly 2010
The Poet and the PhilosopherCohen New Works FestivalApr 2009
AssassinsThe University of Texas at AustinApr 2007
Aria ReduxThe University of Texas at AustinApr 2007
Children of EdenArkansas Repertory TheaterNov 2004
Fabric Painting
The Tempest (silk pants)Shakespeare DallasSep 2016
Way of the World (fans)The University of Texas at AustinNov 2006
Children of Eden (leotards)Arkansas Repertory TheaterNov 2004
Millinery
Cavalleria RusticanaOpera OrlandoApr 2024
XSR: DIE!Pegasus TheatreJan 2013
Man and SupermanAustin Shakespeare FestivalFeb 2011
Mary StuartAustin Shakespeare FestivalFeb 2010
The Poet and the PhilosopherCohen New Works FestivalApr 2009
Way of the WorldThe University of Texas at AustinNov 2006
Triumph of LoveThe Cleveland PlayhouseNov 2005
Ain’t Misbehavin’Arkansas Repertory TheaterApr 2005
Masks
Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric PlayLouisiana State UniversityNov 2016
Brer WoodThe University of Texas at AustinFeb 2009
Special Coursework
Mask MakingUT Austin, Jim GalvenFall 2008
Digital RenderingUT Austin, Bob SchmidtSpring 2008
Figure PaintingUT Austin, Karen ManessSpring 2008
Fabric Dyeing & PaintingUT AustinFall 2007
TailoringUT Austin, Jim GalvenFall 2006
Figure DrawingUT Austin2006–2009
Teaching
Guest LecturerLouisiana State UniversityOct–Nov 2016
Graduate Costume Design II
Assistant InstructorSt. Edward’s UniversityJan–May 2011
Costume Design I
Assistant InstructorThe University of Texas at AustinAug 2008–May 2009
Introduction to Design
Teaching AssistantThe University of Texas at AustinAug 2007–May 2008
Introduction to Design
Student InstructorEastern Oregon UniversityMar–June 2004
Costume Rendering
Teaching AssistantEastern Oregon UniversityJan–Mar 2004
Costume Technology
Guest InstructorMusic, Art & Drama Camp, Treasure Valley CollegeJuly 2003
Stage Combat I and II
Teaching AssistantEastern Oregon UniversityJan–Mar 2003
Costume Design
Additional Theater Experience
Lighting Design
The Poet and the PhilosopherCohen New Works FestivalApr 2009
Elephant’s GraveyardUT Austin, Laura KepleyNov 2007
Scenic Design
Fuddy MeersEastern Oregon University, Rebekka HandshkeJune 2004
The Taming of the ShrewEastern Oregon University, Lyle SchwarzFeb 2004
WitEastern Oregon University, Travis GrayFeb 2003
Acting
Brighton Beach Memoirs (Kate)Eastern Oregon University, Dave GammageOct 2003
Death Trap (Myra)Eastern Oregon University, Jennifer ButlerJune 2003
Playground (Wanda)Eastern Oregon University, Tomi GriffenApr 2002
A Winter’s Tale (Dorcas)Eastern Oregon University, Ken BushNov 2001
As You Like It (Lady)Blue Mountain Community College, Joanna GoffFeb 2001
Work Experience
Costume Shop ManagerEmory University (Our Town)Jan–Feb 2023
Costume SupervisorShakespeare Dallas (A Winter’s Tale)Aug–Sep 2013
Costume RentalsThe University of Texas at AustinAug–Dec 2006
Costume InternThe Cleveland PlayhouseSep–Dec 2005
Wardrobe SupervisorArkansas Repertory TheatreAug 2004–July 2005
Costume Shop SupervisorEastern Oregon UniversityAug 2003–June 2004
Living History InterpreterNational Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive CenterJune–Sep 2003
Student AmbassadorBlue Mountain Community CollegeJune 2000–June 2001
Awards & Honors
Outstanding Costume DesignLucia di Lammermoor — Theatre Tampa BayNov 2024
Nomination, Costume Design (Equity Play)Death is a Bad Habit! — The ColumnFeb 2017
Company MemberKitchen Dog Theater2015–2017
Resident Costume DesignerPegasus Theatre, Dallas2014–2017
Nomination, Best Costume DesignWho’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf — Austin ChronicleMay 2011
Nomination, Best Costume DesignMary Stuart — Austin ChronicleMay 2010
8 Best Things in Austin TheatreAssassins & A Midsummer Night’s Dream — Austin ChronicleMay 2009
Nomination, Best Costume DesignAssassins — Austin ChronicleMay 2008
Merit AwardWit — Kennedy CenterFeb 2003
Merit AwardA Flea in Her Ear — Kennedy CenterNov 2002
CornerStone AwardEastern Oregon UniversityMay 2004
Presidential Scholar CandidateEastern Oregon UniversityMay 2004
Honors ProgramEastern Oregon University2003–2004
Dean’s ListEastern Oregon University2001–2004
Academic ScholarshipEastern Oregon University2001–2004
Phi Theta KappaBlue Mountain Community College2000–2001
President’s ListBlue Mountain Community College1999–2001