Cindy Bakke

Cindy Bakke serves as Lecturer of Theatre and Supervisor of the Costume Shop within the Theatre Department at Augustana University, teaching beginning costuming and makeup courses while managing departmental costume operations.

Educational background:

• B.S. in English and History, 2000, University of South Dakota

Her professional expertise centers on applied theatre production, with primary focus areas:

• Costume Design for theatrical productions
• Stage Makeup Artistry techniques
• Costume Construction methodologies
• Stagecraft implementation
• Theatrical wardrobe management

Ms. Bakke maintains extensive professional engagement across regional performance venues, having designed and built costumes for:

• Brandon Valley High School
• University of Sioux Falls
• Mighty Corson Art Players
• Olde Towne Dinner Theatre
• South Dakota Symphony Orchestra
• DAPA/Washington Pavilion
• Former Sioux Falls Community Playhouse
• Sioux Empire Community Theatre

In her instructional role, she provides hands-on mentorship in costume and makeup fundamentals. As Costume Shop Supervisor, she leads technical teams supporting all departmental productions through creation, maintenance, and repair of theatrical wardrobes.