Costumes Designed and Created by Emily
For me, costume design is the ultimate intersection of storytelling, engineering, and fine art. I specialize in designing and sewing custom costumes entirely from scratch, bringing complex characters to life for both my own children and the large-scale school programs I direct. My creative process is completely demand-driven, sparked by the imaginative requests of my kids or the specific needs of the musicals I am producing. To turn these visions into reality, I blend traditional sewing with mixed-media fabrication—combining textiles, 3D-printed elements, hand-carved craft foam, and custom paint workflows. Every costume is meticulously crafted to be a durable, functional piece of wearable art that elevates the magic of the stage and everyday play.