Anya Sokolovskaya

Anya Sokolovskaya serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication, Film and Theatre at Eastern Connecticut State University, with her office located in Fine Arts, Room 231. She maintains regular office hours on Mondays (12:30-2:30 p.m.), Tuesdays (10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.), and Thursdays (2:00-3:00 p.m.), and can be contacted via phone at 860-465-5185.

Education:

• MFA in Theatre Costume Design, University of Connecticut

Research and Creative Focus: Professor Sokolovskaya's work centers on theatrical costume design guided by her motto "Expressive and not excessive," integrating surface design on fabric, stage makeup techniques, and historical fashion narratives. Her curation of "Sidonia's Thread: Crafting a Life From Holocaust to High Fashion" demonstrates deep engagement with trauma-informed fashion history, while her international exhibit selection in Moscow ("Costume Design at the Turn of the Century," 1990-2015) highlights cross-cultural design relevance.

Professional Engagements: She actively collaborates with regional institutions including Ivoryton Playhouse, Hartbeat Ensemble, Quinnipiac University Theatre, and Brown University Playwright Program as a freelance costume designer, bridging academic instruction with professional practice in theatrical production.