Liz Polley

Liz Polley is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Albright College. She holds an MFA in Costume Design and Technology from the University of Cincinnati’s College Conservatory of Music (2010) and a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre & Fashion from Albright College (2007). Her expertise spans costume design, technology, and wardrobe management in theatre and live events.

Polley’s career includes roles as Costume Shop Manager and Adjunct Professor at Kean University, Visiting Assistant Professor of Costume Technology at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and adjunct roles at South Texas College and the University of Texas–Rio Grande Valley. She has contributed to productions like The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Cinderella (TYA), and Proof, among others. Her professional wardrobe experience includes tours for Taylor Swift, Pink, and national shows like Kinky Boots and West Side Story.

Her research and practice focus on costume design innovation, technical theatre, and the intersection of fashion and performance. She actively engages in academic and professional theatre communities, emphasizing hands-on training and interdisciplinary approaches.