June Kingsbury

June Kingsbury serves as the resident costume designer in Lipscomb University’s Department of Theatre, holding the rank of Instructor. She has been active in Nashville’s theatrical costuming scene since 2000, designing for institutions like Nashville Opera, Belmont University Theater, and Vanderbilt University Opera. Her work extends beyond theatre to include film, TV, and music collaborations (e.g., Taylor Swift’s Speak Now Tour, Ben Folds’ album cover).

• Affiliations: Lipscomb University (2010–present), freelance collaborations with Nashville Ballet, Nashville Children’s Theatre, and others.
• Research/Practice: Specializes in costume design for live performances and cross-media projects. Innovations include recycled materials in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2013) and niche projects like Raggedy Ann doll costumes for the Grand Ole Opry Museum.

Awards: Kennedy Center Meritorious Achievement Award (2011) for Lipscomb’s Hairspray: The Musical; Nashville Scene’s “Best Costume Designer” (2011).

Grants/Advising: No grants explicitly listed. Advises students on costuming skills through Lipscomb University productions, emphasizing hands-on learning.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Lipscomb Theatre Department and external partners like Nashville Shakespeare Festival and Actors Bridge Theatre.