Profile
Set and costume designer with over 20 years of experience working in theatre and educational productions in the United States and Japan. My work ranges from classical plays and musicals to new works and collaborative projects in university settings.
Alongside professional design practice, I have taught set design, scenic painting, and collaborative design processes for directors and playwrights. My teaching focuses on how space, budget, and artistic dialogue shape theatrical storytelling.
Professional Experience
Freelance Set and Costume Designer
2002–Present
Designed productions for universities, theatres, and new play development programs across the United States and internationally.
Selected venues include:
Fairleigh Dickinson University
The New School – School of Drama
Western Connecticut State University
City College of New York
Ramapo College
New Ohio Theatre
Luna Stage
Ensemble Studio Theatre
Teaching Experience
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Set Design & Scenic Painting
2016–2025
Teach undergraduate courses in set design and scenic painting
Guide students through concept development, drafting, model building, and collaborative production processes
The New School – School of Drama (MFA Program)
Design for Directors and Playwrights
2017–2021
Taught graduate students how directors and playwrights can develop productive dialogue with designers
Focused on collaborative storytelling, spatial thinking, and visual dramaturgy
Selected Design Credits
Educational and University Productions
Little Women (Musical) – Fairleigh Dickinson University
9 to 5 – Fairleigh Dickinson University
She Kills Monsters – Drew University
Into the Woods – Fairleigh Dickinson University
A Little Night Music – Fairleigh Dickinson University
Avenue Q – Fairleigh Dickinson University
Company – Western Connecticut State University
Uncle Vanya – Western Connecticut State University
Cabaret – Fairleigh Dickinson University
Professional Productions
Fernando – New Ohio Theatre (Ice Factory Festival)
Reparation – Luna Stage
White People – Ensemble Studio Theatre
Marathon – Ensemble Studio Theatre
Assistant Set Designer
Rock of Ages – Broadway
Miss Julie – Cherry Lane Theatre
The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow – Yale Repertory Theatre
Visual Merchandising
Freelance Visual Merchandiser
2008–2015
Designed and installed window displays for luxury fashion brands including
Donna Karan
Ralph Lauren
Education
Yale School of Drama
MFA, Design
Hunter College (CUNY)
BA, Theatre / Studio Art
Keio University (Japan)
BA, Human Relations
Awards
Merit Award – The Drunken City (Western Connecticut State University)
Donald and Zorka Oenslager Fellowship in Design – Yale School of Drama
Charles Elson Award in Design – Hunter College
Professional Affiliation
Member
United Scenic Artists Local 829
Skills
Design Software
Vectorworks
Photoshop
Technical Skills
Model making
Hand drafting
Scenic painting
Set decoration
Costume styling
Languages
English/Japanese