Meet Kelley
Hello! My name is Kelley, and I am a multidisciplinary costume technician who has worked as a Draper, Tailor, Crafts Artisan, and more at regional theaters across the country.
I have been sewing since I was a child, though it took a long road with a few detours before I found my way to it becoming my career. I hold an MFA in Costume Design and Technology from Kent State University, where I deepened my love for the technical side of the work. Training in both design and technology means I speak both creative languages fluently, which makes collaboration smoother and my work stronger.
I approach each costume like a puzzle to solve. Nothing is impossible as long as I have time to figure out the new technique I need to create it. After the initial approach, the work is always collaborative. Problem-solving alongside designers, fellow technicians, mentors, and mentees to bring the design to life.
Outside of the costume shop, one of my many hobbies is doll-making. Why not do everything I do at work, but tiny!
Here is my most recent creation, a custom recreation of Anna. With a gown made and detailed by me, hair, a custom face, and jewelry by Liv Murrow.