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Isabel A. Curley-Clay serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Theater and Performance at Spelman College since 2017. Based in Atlanta, she maintains an active parallel career as a freelance scenic and costume designer, primarily collaborating with her twin sister Moriah Curley-Clay across regional theaters nationwide.
Her educational background includes:
- MFA in Theatrical Design from Brandeis University
- Bachelor of Arts from New York University
Curley-Clay's professional practice centers on visual storytelling through stage design, specializing in the integration of spatial environments and character aesthetics for musical theater. Her work demonstrates particular expertise in translating narrative themes into physical production elements while supporting directorial vision and actor performance.
Her major recognitions include:
- 2011 Suzi Bass Award for Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musical (Avenue Q, Horizon Theatre)
- 2011 Suzi Bass Award for Outstanding Costume Design of a Musical (The Mikado, Atlanta Lyric Theatre)
As an Atlanta-based designer, she has contributed to over 50 productions across major regional theaters including True Colors Theatre, Actor's Express, Aurora Theatre, and Theatre in the Square, with national credits spanning from New Orleans to Maine.
