Costumes, Hair, and Makeup
Prometheus Bound / Hair and Makeup Designer, Stitcher
Where: Texas State University
When: September/October 2025
About: I served as the Hair, Wigs and Makeup Designer on the show, in addition to being a stitcher. I facillitated makeup changes that occured during the run of the show.
Rock Of Ages / Hair and Makeup Designer, Stitcher, Wardrobe
Where: Timberlake Playhouse
When: June/July 2025
About: I served as the Hair, Wigs and Makeup Designer on the show, in addition to being a dresser and a stitcher.
Photography by Amy May Photography
Photography by Amy May Photography
Photography by Amy May Photography
Saturday Night Fever / Wig Coordinator, Stitcher, Wardrobe
Where: Timberlake Playhouse
When: May/June 2025
About: I served as the Wigs and Makeup Coordinator on the show, in addition to being a dresser and a stitcher.
Photo by Jenna Darcy
Photo by Erin Henze
Photo by Jenna Darcy
Everybody / Assistant Costume Designer
Where: Texas State University
When: March/April 2025
About: Everybody was produced by Texas State Theatre in 2025. I worked as the assistant costume designer on the show. I was mostly responsible for taking notes and assisting during fittings, including prepping the dressing room before and after each fitting. I typed up alteration tags and added them to costume pieces for the shop to alter. I did some alterations myself, mostly small things, in addition to Death's coat of many colors. I also took notes during dress rehearsals. Essentially, I did anything the designer needed me to do for them.
Romeo and Juliet / Hair and Makeup
Where: Texas State Theatre
When: January/February 2025
About: Romeo and Juliet was presented by Texas State Theatre in 2025. I worked as the hair and makeup artist on the show, creating several intricate post apocalyptic looks on actors.
Sister Act / Assistant Costume Designer
Where: Texas State University
When: November 2024
About: Sister Act was produced by Texas State Theatre in 2024. I worked as the assistant costume designer on the show. I was mostly responsible for taking notes and assisting during fittings, including prepping the dressing room before and after each fitting. I typed up alteration tags and added them to costume pieces for the shop to alter. I did some alterations myself, mostly tagging items. I also took notes during dress rehearsals. Essentially, I did anything the designer needed me to do for them.
Photo by Alyssa Rodriguez, Provided by Texas State University Theatre
Photo by Alyssa Rodriguez, Provided by Texas State University Theatre
Photo by Mj Kelly
Photo by Alyssa Rodriguez, Provided by Texas State University Theatre
The Medium / Assistant Costume Designer
Where: Texas State University
When: November 2024
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About: Menotti's The Medium was produced by the Texas State Opera Theatre in 2024. I worked as the assistant costume designer on the show, helping the designer take notes during tech, sewing on labels, and doing alterations as needed.
Show Photos by Raul Romero and Kristen Aviles
Show Photos by Raul Romero and Kristen Aviles
Photo by Mj Kelly
Show Photos by Raul Romero and Kristen Aviles
Oh To Be Pure Again / Stitcher
Where: Texas State University
When: October 2024
About: Oh To Be Pure Again was produced by Texas State in 2024. I worked as a stitcher on the show. I was mostly responsible for basic tasks like hems as well as a few costume crafts, like paint spatter and jewelry making.
Photo provided by Texas State Theatre and Dance
Photo by Lauren Jurgenmeyer, Provided by Texas State University Theatre
Photo by Mj Kelly
Photo provided by Texas State Theatre and Dance
Our Town / Stitcher
Where: Texas State University
When: September 2024
About:
Our Town was produced by Texas State in 2024. I worked as a stitcher on the show. I was mostly responsible for repairs, tags, hems, buttons, snaps, and other basic tasks.
Photo provided by Texas State University Theatre
Photo by MJ Kelly
Photo by MJ Kelly
Photo provided by Texas State University Theatre
Superheroes Unite! / Costume Designer
Where: Maples Reperatory Theatre
When: August 2024
About: Superheroes Unite was produced by Maples Repertory Theatre in 2024. I worked as the costume designer on the show. The show was cast as a combination of professional actors from the Maples Repertory Theatre Company and local children.​​ Titania's Wig: I pulled this wig from MRT’s stock in poor condition but in an ideal style. I used steam, curlers, and hairspray to take the wig back to a presentable state for stage use.
Paperwork by Mj Kelly
Photo by Mj Kelly
Lucky Stiff / Stitcher and Dresser
Where: Maples Reperatory Theatre
When: July/August 2024
About:
Lucky Stiff was produced by Maples Repertory Theatre in 2024. I worked as a stitcher and a dresser on the show. I was mostly responsible for repairs, tags, buttons, snaps, and other basic tasks. I was also in charge of the upkeep of several wigs throughout the show. My largest build for this show was the bellboy costumes. I stitched trim and buttons onto a green-dyed chef's coat, and created a bellboy hat from scratch. I also built several belts for this show.
Photo by Kelly Lewis Photography
Photo by Kelly Lewis Photography
Photo by Kelly Lewis
Photo by Kelly Lewis Photography
The Importance Of Being Earnest / Stitcher and Dresser
Where: Maples Reperatory Theatre
When: July 2024
About: The Importance Of Being Earnest was produced by Maples Repertory Theatre in 2024. I worked as a stitcher and a dresser on the show. I was mostly responsible for repairs, jewelry, tags, buttons, fringes/linings, surging, and other basic tasks. I was also in charge of the upkeep of several wigs (initially styled by Denise Warner) throughout the show. My largest build for this show was Miss Prism's hat. This was my first time making a hat, and it turned out excellently. I also built a purse that Cecily Cardew used.​ Included are progress pictures of Miss Prism's Hat, designed by Jack Smith
Photo by Kelly Smith Photography
Photo by Kelly Smith Photography
Photo by Mj Kelly OG Styling by Denise Warner, Upkeep by Mj Kelly
Photo by Kelly Smith Photography
The Sound Of Music / Stitcher and Dresser
Where: Maples Reperatory Theatre
When: June/July 2024
About: The Sound Of Music was produced by Maples Repertory Theatre in 2024. I worked as a stitcher and a dresser on the show. I was mostly responsible for repairs, tags, buttons, snaps, surging, and other basic tasks. My largest build for this show was one of Maria's aprons.
Urinetown / Stitcher
Where: Texas State University
When: April/May 2024
About: Urinetown was produced by Texas State University Theatre in 2024. I worked as a stitcher on the show. I was responsible for details on Little Becky Two Shoes and Hot Blades Harry's costumes, including buttons, patches, and suspenders.
Photo provided by Texas State University Theatre
Photo by Mj Kelly
Photo by Mj Kelly
Photo provided by Texas State University Theatre
She Kills Monsters / Stitcher, Dresser, Hair and Makeup
Where: Texas State University
When: September 2023
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About: She Kills Monsters was produced by Texas State University Theatre in 2023. I worked as a stitcher, dresser, and hair/makeup artist on the show. I sewed Farrah the Fairy’s top and Kalliope’s Skirt, as well as dressing/making up Orchus.
Photo provided by Texas State Theatre
Photo provided by Texas State Theatre
Photo by Mj Kelly
Photo provided by Texas State Theatre
The Wizard of Oz / Co-Hair & Makeup Designer, Stitcher, and Dresser
Nomination for Best Hair and Makeup
Where: Impact Arts Summerstock Austin
When: July/August 2023
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About: I was a part of the costume crew for Impact Arts Summer Stock Austin 2023 season. In The Wizard of Oz, I was a stitcher, dresser, and HMU Artist. For the Scarecrow, a heavy blush was applied to the cheeks and lips. A nose was painted on with an orange cream paint. Stitches were added to the nose and side of the face to help enhance the whole scarecrow vibe. For the lion, orange cream makeup was applied to the cheeks and outer eyes, while a yellow cream eyeshadow adorned the inner corner. The nose and whiskers were done with black cream paint. The witch was airbrushed green, with sharp black eyebrows, eyeshadow and lips. Plus, the iconic mole! Professor Marvel recieved simple age makeup, while the flying monkeys were given messy black eye paint across the eyes and on the nose.
The Ozians were giving various streaks and dots of green for their appearance in the merry old land of Oz. I was additionally responsible for the creation of the Jitterbug costumes from Teressa's design, specifically the helmet portion.
Photos by Henry Huey Photo
Photos by Henry Huey Photo
Photo by Mj Kelly
Photos by Henry Huey Photo
Grease / Stitcher, Dresser, and Hair & Makeup
Where: Impact Arts' Summerstock Austin
When: June/July 2023​
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About: I was a part of the costume crew for Impact Arts Summer Stock Austin 2023 season. In Grease, I was a stitcher, dresser, and the HMU Designer.
I designed all the makeup looks for this show, which were then executed by the actors themselves and me.
I was responsible for adding the appliques to these pink skirts for beauty school dropout and several dress and pants alterations.
Murder At The Manor / Costume Designer
Where: COSMO Theatre Troupe
When: 2023
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About:
Murder at the Manor was a one-act play written by Zach Blankenship and produced by the COSMO Theatre Troupe. I was the Costume Designer as well as the Hair and Makeup Artist for this show. Additionally, I ran the lights.
Indigo Blu's wig was in a simple style that required basic maintenance between shows.
Photo by MJ Kelly
The Rocky Horror Show / Hair and Makeup
Where: Jeremy Torres Lab Theatre
When: 2023
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About:
The Rocky Horror Show was produced by the Jeremy Torres Lab Theatre at Texas State and Directed by Josh Roberson. Rocky Horror is one of my favorite shows, so I knew I had to be a part of it. I was the HMU Co-Designer on this show.
Photo by Monserrat Luna
Photo by Monserrat Luna
Photo by Monserrat Luna
Scream / Costume and SFX Designer
Where: COSMO Theatre Troupe
When: 2022
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About: SCREAM: The unauthorized staged adaptation was a genderbent, staged version of the original 1996 movie. It was performed as a part COSMO Theatre Troupe’s 2022-2023 season. I was the Costumes/HMU Designer.
During this process, I made blood packs for Casey (Hailey Heitmeyer), Billy (Jessica Ruibal), and Stu (Emily Molina) so blood would explode when these characters were stabbed.
Steve Orth’s (Zach Blankenship) messed up face after he was beaten by Ghostface.
Costumes were relatively simple: Everyone wore a white t-shirt so that blood would show, as well as character indentifying accessories (IE Dewey’s handcuffs and cowboy hat)
Photo by Hayley Heitmeyer
Photo by Hayley Heitmeyer