Jennifer Liu Rice

Jennifer Liu Rice is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Theatre and serves as the Costume Shop Supervisor in the Department of Theatre, Dance and Arts Management at Long Island University (LIU Post), under the School of Performing Arts. She plays a key role in both academic instruction and technical theatre production.

Education:

• B.A. in French and Dramatic Arts, Dickinson College
• M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Costume Design, LIU Post

Her primary research and creative focus lies in costume design and technology, integrating practical craftsmanship with theatrical storytelling. With extensive experience in professional costume shops across regional and festival theatre circuits, her work bridges academic training and real-world stage production. Her expertise contributes significantly to student learning and performance quality at LIU.

Jennifer has designed costumes for numerous productions, including Side Show, The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, Le Misanthrope, Batboy, the Musical, Urinetown, the Musical, Red Noses, An Enemy of the People, and off-campus works such as Debbie Does Dallas, the Musical and Cmplt Wrks Wllm Shkspr, (Abridged). These works reflect a strong engagement with both classical and contemporary theatre, particularly in musical and avant-garde genres.

Professional Affiliations and Experience:

• Texas Shakespeare Festival, Kilgore, TX
• Colorado Shakespeare Festival, Boulder, CO
• The Shakespeare Theatre (formerly Folger), Washington, D.C.
• Allenberry Playhouse, Boiling Springs, PA
• Erie Playhouse, Erie, PA

She actively mentors students through hands-on production work and academic supervision, contributing to the development of emerging theatre artists. Though no formal grants are listed, her sustained involvement in professional and academic theatre suggests ongoing project-based support and creative funding. Jennifer is also deeply connected to her hometown theatre community, highlighting a commitment to regional arts development.

Labs and Production Involvement:

Jennifer leads the costume shop at LIU Post, functioning as a practical lab environment where students gain experience in costume construction, design, and stage management. This studio space supports Post Theatre Company productions and serves as a training ground for future theatre professionals.