Costume Design & Technology
Ronnie Chamberlain
chamberlain@ucmo.edu
Department of Theatre & Dance
University of Central Missouri
Employment
Assistant Professor of Costume Design, Theatre, University of Central Missouri (UCM), August 2007 – Present
Faculty, American Ballet Theatre, Summer Intensive, Tuscaloosa, AL - 2007
Graduate Instructor, Department of Theatre, The University of Alabama (U of A), January 2005 – May 2007
Education
M.F.A. - Costume Design & Technology; The University of Alabama (U of A), Tuscaloosa, AL - Spring 2007
B.A. - Performing Arts; Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO - Spring 2004
Teaching Experience
University of Central Missouri
Costume Design – Advanced Design, Design and Color Theory, Research and Application of Design
Costume Technology – Fundamentals, Problem Solving and Theater Construction Techniques
Discovering Theatre – Team-Based General Ed Course, Survey of Western Theatre History, Interactive
Design Fundamentals – Fundamentals of theater design, drawing, design and color theory
Stage Makeup – Fundamentals on makeup techniques for fashion, print and stage, Applications of design
Intergraded Draping, Drafting and Drawing – Pattern Drafting, Advanced Construction Techniques/Concepts
Professional Practices – Supervising Student Design & Construction processes for Main stage productions
The University of Alabama
Advanced Makeup – Teaching Assistant, Prosthetics, TV and Film Techniques
Costume Technology – Fundamentals of Theater Construction Techniques
Stage Makeup – Fundamentals on makeup techniques for fashion, print and stage & basic prosthetics
Theatre Design Fundamentals – Guest Lecture of Costume Design, Unit Survey of Costume Design
Scholarly Activities
Conference Presentations
“Design EXPLOSION” Two-day Design Intensive. Invited Workshop. Kennedy Center America
College Theater Festival. Ames, IA. January 2012
“Safety in Stage Makeup” Design Intensive. Invited Workshop. Kennedy Center America
College Theater Festival. Ames, IA. January 2012
“Design Discover Challenge 2011” High School Theatre Workshop for Regional High Schools,
UCM October 2011
“Modern Makeup for the Stage and Basic Safety” Invited Workshop. Speech and Theater Association
of Missouri, Lake of the Ozarks, MO. September 2011.
“Going Green and Engaging the Community” Invited Workshop. Speech and Theater Association
of Missouri, Lake of the Ozarks, MO. September 2011.
“Learning the Basics: Sewing for High School Teachers” Invited Workshop. Speech and Theater Association
of Missouri, Lake of the Ozarks, MO. September 2011.
“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Your Costumes” Invited Workshop. Southeast Theatre Conference,
Atlanta, GA. March 2011.
“Team-Based Learning in General Education” Invited Workshop. Southeast Theatre Conference,
Atlanta, GA. March 2011.
“Green Theatre” Kennedy Center America College Theater Festival.
Ames, IA. January 2011
“Design Discover Challenge 2009” High School Theatre Workshop for Regional High Schools,
UCM October 2009
“Designing “Into the Woods; What is Steam punk?” High School Theatre Workshop for Regional High
Schools, UCM October 2009
“In Your Face: Shared Makeup Techniques.” Design Intensive. Invited Workshop. Kennedy Center America
College Theater Festival. Lawrence, KS. January 2009
“The Chemistry of Makeup” Workshop. Kennedy Center America College Theater Festival.
Lawrence, KS. January 2009
“Cabaret Costumes: From Berlin to the Stage?” High School Theatre Workshop for Regional High Schools,
UCM October 2008
“Stage Makeup: It looks good and it’s safe.” High School Theatre Workshop for Regional High Schools,
UCM October 2008
“A Collaborative Approach.” Workshop. Kennedy Center America College Theater Festival.
Omaha, NE. January 2008
“Advanced Makeup Techniques for Film and Stage.” Design Intensive. Invited Workshop. Kennedy Center
America College Theater Festival. Omaha, NE. January 2008
“Dangers of Theatrical Makeup.” Workshop. Kennedy Center America College Theater Festival.
Omaha, NE. January 2008
“Designing Costumes for Shakespeare” High School Theatre Workshop for Regional High Schools,
UCM October 2007
“The NEW Stage Makeup” High School Theatre Workshop for Regional High Schools,
UCM October 2007
Professional Development and Training
United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Inc., Long Beach, CA March 2012.
Master Class “Only the best – Makeup, that it!”
Master Class “Disneyland – Making Magic from Morning until Night – Costume Design”
“Back to the Beach: History of Swimwear”
“Digital Portfolios – Do’s and Don’ts”
“An Introduction to Patterning Costume Details”
“Digital Printing and Painting for Fabric”
“Period Hats from Those Unwanted Donations”
“Costume Design and Tech Commission Meeting”
“Connecting with the Future: Todays technology in tomorrow’s theatre”
“Creating a Digital Presence”
“Lessons from Lucinda Ballard”
“Costume Design and Tech Poster Session”
“Finding success in Aesthetic Failure”
“Resume Doctors: Learn from Hiring Production Managers”
“New Products Showcase: Costumes and Makeup”
South Eastern Theatre Conference, Atlanta, GA March 2011.
“The Need for Reform; the Future of Arts in America”
“An Exploration of Corded Corsets in Practice”
“Incorporating Fabric Modification into Smaller Arts Programs”
“Integrating Service Learning Projects in the Theatre Classroom”
“Costume Design ABC’s”
Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival – Region V Ames, IA January 2011
“What Designers Can (Still) Learn for Disney”
“Guidelines and Recommendations for Alcone Makeup Design Entries”
“Developing and Presenting a Professional Design Portfolio”
“Rendering Fabric”
“Costume Rendering Using Photo Editing Software”
South Eastern Theatre Conference, Lexington, KY March 2010.
Still to be added
Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival – Region V Overland Park, KS January 2010.
“Period Draping”
“Armor Making Techniques”
“Commedia dell’Arte and Masks”
“Needle Felting: Technique & Applications for Stage”
“Communication & Collaboration: The Designer’s Tools”
South Eastern Theatre Conference, Birmingham, AL, March 2009.
“Applying Stage Makeup on Dark Complexions”
“De-boning the Corset: A Comparative Study of Corded vs. Boned”
“Conflict Resolution in Theatre through Mediation”
“Theatre Classroom Projects and hands-on Activities to Enhance Student Learning”
“99% Perspiration: Inside Look at the Skills Necessary to Be a Rockin’ Broadway Assistant Designer”
“Design and Technology Portfolio Review”
“The Mask Maker’s Scared Quest”
“Preparing Young Tech Students for the Job Hunt and SETC”
“Dos and Don’ts of Grad School Auditions: The Faculty Perspective”
“Costume Design Competition Displays and Judging”
“Design Keynote with Eugene Lee”
“Digital Portfolios for Young Designers: A Must Have”
“Fraud, Fear and Fiction: Grade Inflation in the Classroom”
“Issues Related to Faculty Development and Mentoring Particularly Related to Promotion &Tenure”
“Tattoo Effects for Stage and Screen”
“Extend the Production Back Into the Classroom”
“Navigating Your Way Through the Tenure Track Web”
“A Practical Discussion of the Designer’s Portfolio. Who Wants to See What? And Why?
Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival – Region V Lawrence, KS January 2009.
“Preparing Young Designers for Graduate School”
“Flat Patterns and Slopes, From Start to Finish”
“Design Teachers Forum”
“Stage Makeup Techniques”
“What Disney Imagineering Can Teach Us About Design”
“Design Bash”
South Eastern Theatre Conference, Chattanooga, TN, March 2008.
“Engaging the Masses: Methods for Enlivening “Theatre Appreciation” & “Intro to Theatre” Courses”
“Beyond Bruises” f/X Makeup Techniques for Stage and Film”
“Staged Reading of “Nobody” by Richard Allen”
“Undergraduate Design Education…Can We Help? (An URTA Discussion for and with Teachers)”
“Distinguishing Between Mediocrity and Magnificence: Tips on Curbing Grade Inflation”
“Designer Keynotes: Jennifer Caprio, Kevin Adams and Todd Rosenthal”
“Creating Armor for Stage: New and Old Techniques for Practical Theatrical Armor craft”
“Tramps, Whores and Dykes: A Women’s Guide to Surviving Discrimination in Academia”
“Challenging Young Designers and Improving Their Skill Sets”
“Keynote Presentation: A Conversation with Kieu Chinh”
“Thoughts on the Creation of the Designer’s Resume. What’s the Reader Looking for?”
“Rod Puppet Workshop: Construction Techniques and Teaching Manipulation to Young Actors”
“Don’t be distressed! Aging and Distressing Costumes for the Theatrical Stage
“Protean Spectacle: Creating Transformational Props, Scenery and Costumes”
“The Collaborative Art: The Creative Promise and Potential Peril of Collaboration in Theatre.”
“Everyone Fails Sometimes: Mentoring Students through Failure and Beyond”
Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival – Region V Omaha, NE January 2008.
“Understanding the Creative Process from a Psychological View Point”
“Creating a Character is In the Details”
“Choreography for Designers”
“Teacher Forum for Theatre’s General Education Classes
Artistic Activities
Costume Design
The Tempest, UCM Dir. John Wilson
Daughter Dear, Momentum UCM Dance Concert Chor. Ashley Miller
Retrogress, Momentum UCM Dance Concert Student Choreographer
Rukia na Furaha, Momentum UCM Dance Concert Student Choreographer
How I learned to Drive, UCM Dir. Julie Mollenkamp
Oklahoma!, UCM Dir. Julie Mollenkamp
The Three Musketeers, UCM Dir. John Wilson
Sauve, Rise to the Rhythm, UCM Dance Concert Student Choreographer
Just a Trace, Rise to the Rhythm, UCM Dance Concert Chor. Stephanie Kobes
Rodeo, Rise to the Rhythm, UCM Dance Concert Chor. Ashley Miller
Porcelain, Rise to the Rhythm, UCM Dance Concert Student Choreographer
The Birds, UCM. Dir. Julie Mollenkamp
Comedy of Errors, UCM, Dir. Julie Mollenkamp
At the Ballet…,Soles in Motion, UCM, 1st Annual Dance Concert
Mirage, Soles in Motion, UCM, 1st Annual Dance Concert
Sleep Tight, Soles in Motion, UCM, 1st Annual Dance Concert
Apr 2012
Mar 2012
Mar 2012
Mar 2012
Jan 2012
Oct 2011
Apr 2011
Mar 2011
Mar 2011
Mar 2011
Mar 2011
Nov 2010
Apr 2010
Mar 2010
Mar 2010
Mar 2010
The Race, Soles in Motion, UCM, 1st Annual Dance Concert
Rock the Town, Soles in Motion, UCM, 1st Annual Dance Concert
Soul2Soul, Soles in Motion, UCM, 1st Annual Dance Concert
Into the Woods, UCM, Dir. John Wilson
Waiting for Godot, Reliance Productions, Kansas City, MO, Dir. Trevor Belt
Pump Boys and Dinettes, Central Missouri Repertory, Dir. Richard Herman
Electra, UCM Dir. Richard Herman ** Costume Parade Participant, KCACTF
Beyond Therapy, UCM, Guest Director Sidney Garrett
Cabaret, UMC, Dir. Richard Herman
Leading Ladies, Central Missouri Repertory, Dir Jill Wilson
Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Elvis, Central Missouri Repertory, Dir. John Wilson - Premiere
Shakespeare in Hollywood, UCM, Dir. John Wilson
Side by Side, UCM, Dir. Richard Herman ** Certificate of Merit - KCACTF
Othello, UCM, Dir John Wilson
Romeo and Juliet, U of A, Dir. Seth Panitch
The Pillowman, U of A, Dir. Kenmichael Strafford
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival (OSF), Dir. Paul Crook
Love is Here to Stay: A Gershwin Review, OSF, Dir. Dell McClain - Premiere
Death and the Maiden, U of A, Dir. Andrew Crusse
A Flea in Her Ear, U of A, Dir. Edmond Williams
The Sweet Smell of Life, Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre, Chor. Rita Synder
The Shadow of a Gunman, U of A, Dir. Steve Ray
Proof, Open Stage Theatre & Company, Ft. Collins, CO. Dir. Denise Freestone
Dead Celebrity, SoontobeFamous Productions, Denver, CO. Dir. Tim Holt
Laughter on the 23rd Floor, Open Stage Theatre & Company, Dir .Richard Strahle
The Man of La Mancha, Colorado State University, Dir. Laura Jones
Rumors, Open Stage Theatre & Company, Ft. Collins, CO. Dir. Denise Freestone
Kiss This, Colorado State University, Dir. Brandon Anderson - Premiere
Mar 2010
Mar 2010
Mar 2010
Oct 2009
Jul 2009
Jun 2009
April 2008
Nov 2008
Oct 2008
Jun 2008
Jun 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Feb 2007
Oct 2006
Jul 2006
Jul 2006
Apr 2006
Nov 2005
Apr 2005
Oct 2004
Jan 2005
Feb 2003
Feb 2003
Oct 2002
Jul 2002
Apr 2002
Makeup & Hair Design
The Clean House, UCM Dir. Julie Mollenkamp
Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Elvis, Central Missouri Repertory, Dir. John Wilson - Premiere
Feb 2011
Jun 2008
Tod Browning, Cinnamon Eyes Productions, Kansas City, MO Dir. Jason Vivone
Othello, UCM. Dir John Wilson
Virginia College Commercial, Haricake Productions
Regions Bank Commercial, Haricake Productions
Side Show, U of A, Dir. Andrew Crusse
The Threepenny Opera, U of A, Dir. Edmond Williams
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, OSF, Dir. Paul Crook
The Two Gentlemen of Verona, U of A, Dir. Edmond Williams
Holy Ghosts (National KCACTF Fellowship), U of A, Dir. Tina Fitch
Assassins, U of A, Dir. Gaye Jeffers
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, OSF, Dir. Isaac Walters
You Can’t Take it with You, U of A, Dir. Edmond Williams
Our Town, Colorado State University, Dir. Morris Burns
Technical Work
Cutter/Draper, The Tempest, UCM Dir. John Wilson
Cutter/Draper, The Birds, UCM Dir. Julie Mollenkamp
Costume Shop Manager, Central Missouri Repertory, Summer Season
Cutter/Draper, Electra, UCM, Dir. Richard Herman
Cutter/Draper, To the Rescue, UCM, Dir. John Wilson
Cutter/Draper, Blithe Spirit, U of A, Dir. Edmond Williams
First Hand, The Threepenny Opera, U of A, Dir. Edmond Williams
Costume Shop Manager, Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival – Summer Festival
Milliner, A Flea in Her Ear, U of A, Dir. Edmond Williams
Cutter/Draper, Major Barbara, U of A, Dir. Gaye Jeffers
Milliner, Crafts & Dyer, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, OSF, Dir. Isaac Walter
Milliner and Crafts, The Hypochondriac, U of A, Dir. Steve Ray
Crafts & Dyer, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Colorado State University, Dir. Eric Prince
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Jul 2007
Jun 2007
Apr 2007
Nov 2006
July 2006
Apr 2006
Oct 2005
Oct 2005
Jul 2005
Nov 2004
Oct 2001
Apr 2012
Nov. 2010
Summer 2009
April 2009
Oct 2008
Apr 2007
Nov 2006
Jun 2006
Nov 2005
Feb 2006
Jul 2005
Feb 2005
Oct 2003
Honors and Awards
Costume Parade Participant and Nominee: The Three Musketeers, UCM. KCACTF Region V - 2012
Costume Parade Participant and Nominee: The Birds, UCM. KCACTF Region V - 2011
Costume Parade Participant and Nominee: Electra, UCM. KCACTF Region V - 2010
Certificate of Merit in Costume Design: Side by Side, UCM. KCACTF Region V – 2008, Omaha, NE
Capstone Critics Choice Award for Costume Design: Romeo and Juliet, U of A- 2007
Alcone Company National Award in Makeup Design: KCACTF Region IV – 2007 Kennedy Center, Wash D.C.
Second Place, Regional Costume Design: Love of Three Oranges, KCACTF IV – 2007, Americus, GA
John Ross Technical Theatre Award: The University of Alabama – 2006, Tuscaloosa, AL
Alcone Company National Award in Makeup Design: KCACTF Region IV – 2006, Kennedy Center, Wash D.C.
Honorable Mention, Barbizon Costume Design: Flea in Her Ear, KCACTF IV – 2006, Jacksonville FL
David and Sally Morris Award for All-Round Contribution to Theatre: CSU – 2003, Fort Collins, CO
University and Departmental Service
Johnson County Transfer Auditions, Recruiter, Overland Park, KS, 2012
KCACTF Departmental Conference Coordinator, 2012
SETC Department Conference Coordinator, 2012
USITT Department Conference Coordinator, 2012
Faculty Senate Committee on Committees, CAHSS, 2011-2014
Faculty Senate Traffic Regulator Committee, Member, UCM, 2011-2014
Faculty Senate Alternate, CAHSS, 2009-2011
KCACTF Departmental Conference Coordinator, 2011
SETC Department Conference Coordinator, 2011
Chair, Faculty Senate Greer Oppenheimer Committee, UCM, 2010
Faculty Senate Traffic Regulator Committee, Member, UCM, 2008-2010
KCACTF Departmental Conference Coordinator, 2010
SETC Department Conference Coordinator, 2010
Illustrator of Poster Design for UCM Theatre Season, 2009-2010
Faculty Senate Greer Oppenheimer Committee, Member, UCM, 2009
Vagina Monologues, Office of Community Engagement, Faculty Mentor, UCM 2009
Johnson County Transfer Auditions, Recruiter, Overland Park, KS, 2009
SETC Department Conference Coordinator, 2009
Faculty Senate Awards Committee, Member, UCM, 2008
Faculty Senate Grievance Committee, Member, UCM, 2008
Johnson County Transfer Auditions, Recruiter, Overland Park, KS, 2008
SETC Department Conference Coordinator, 2008
Professional Memberships & Leadership
USITT Heart of America Chapter, Secretary and Treasurer – Regional: 2012 - present
Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival – Region V:
Costume Parade Coordinator/Festival Management Team 2009-2012
South Eastern Theatre Conference, 2004-2012
United States Institute of Theatre Technology – Regional and National – 2007-2012
Speech and Theatre Association of Missouri, 2007-2009
Alpha Psi Omega Theatre Honors Fraternity 2001-2004
Advising
Student Honors and Awards
Jennifer Van Buskirk, KCACTF Regional Costume Design, Winner, Ames, IA. 2012
Karen Billingsley, KCACTF 1st Place – National Alcone Makeup Design Fellowship Winner Wash.DC. 2011
Karen Billingsley, KCACTF 1st Place - Alcone Makeup Design Fellowship Winner Ames, IA. 2011
Abby Stranathan, KCACTF 2nd Place – Regional Allied Crafts, Ames, IA. 2011
Matt Pederson, KCACTF 2nd Place – Regional Allied Crafts, Ames, IA. 2011
Jacque Schneider, KCACTF 2nd Place - Alcone Makeup Design Fellowship Winner, Overland, Park. 2010
Karen Billingsley, KCACTF 2nd Place - Barbizon Costume Design, Overland, Park. 2010
Jacque Schneider, KCACTF Certificate of Merit, Overland, Park. 2010
Karen Page, KCACTF Regional Costume Design, Winner, Lawrence, KS. 2009.
Karen Billingsley, KCACTF Barbizon Costume Design, Honorable Mention, Lawrence, KS. 2009
Becky Scrivener, KCACTF Alcone Makeup Design Fellowship, Winner, Omaha, NE. 2008
Kat Reid, KCACTF Regional Allied Crafts, Second Place, Omaha, NE. 2008.
Honors Projects - UCM
“Characters in Foam: Puppet Exploration” Kat Reid, 2008
Student Designers
The Tempest, UCM Makeup Design, 2011
Momentum, UCM Costume Design, 2012
How I learned to Drive, UCM Costume Design, 2012
Almost Maine, UCM Costume Design, 2011
Almost Maine, UCM Makeup Design, 2011
Ribbit! UCM Costume & Makeup Design, 2011
The Three Musketeers, UCM Makeup Design, 2011
The Three Musketeers, UCM Hair Design, 2011
Rise to the Rhythm, UCM Costume Design, 2011
The Clean House, UCM Costume Design, 2011
The Birds, UCM Makeup/Hair Design, 2010
Chance of Rain,UCM. Costume & Makeup Design, 2010
Chorus Line, UCM Makeup/Hair Design, 2010
Comedy of Errors, UCM Makeup/Hair Design, 2010
Soles in Motion, UCM Costume Design, 2010
Lost in Yonkers, UCM Costume Design, 2010
Lost in Yonkers, UCM Makeup/Hair Design 2010
Little Women, UCM. Costume Design, 2009
Little Women, UCM. Makeup/Hair Design 2009
Into the Woods, UCM. Makeup Design, 2009
Morgan and the Falcon Prince, UCM. Costume Design, 2009
Morgan and the Falcon Prince, UCM. Makeup Design, 2009
Electra, UCM. Makeup Design. 2009
Electra, UCM. Properties Master. 2009
Take Me Out, UCM. Costume Design. 2009
Take Me Out, UCM. Makeup Design. 2009
Beyond Therapy, UCM. Makeup Design. 2008
To The Rescue, UCM. Makeup Design. 2008
To The Rescue, UCM. Costume Design. 2008
Cabaret, UCM. Makeup Design. 2008
Shakespeare in Hollywood, UCM. Makeup Design. 2008
Fat Pig, UCM. Costume Design. 2008
Fat Pig, UCM. Makeup Design. 2008
Shadow Gets A Black Eye, UCM. Costume Design. 2007
Shadow Gets A Black Eye, UCM. Puppet Design. 2007
Shadow Gets A Black Eye, UCM. Makeup Design. 2007
Side by Side, UCM. Makeup Design. 2007