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Jill Van Brussel is an Associate Professor of Theatre specializing in Costume Design at Colorado Mesa University, based at the Moss Performing Arts Center. She is actively engaged in teaching and professional theatre design, contributing to both academic and regional performance communities.
Education:
- MFA in Costume Design, Purdue University
- MA in Theatre, Bowling Green State University
- BS in Science, University of California-Santa Barbara
Her research and professional interests center on costume design and technical theatre, with a focus on historical accuracy, character development through attire, and collaborative stage production. She integrates practical experience into her pedagogy, mentoring students in make-up, costuming, and technical performance.
While no recent publications are listed, her work in regional theatre and opera reflects a strong applied research and creative practice orientation in performance design.
Scientific Awards:
- Joseph Jefferson Award Nomination for 'Taming of the Shrew'
She has advised students through course-based projects and practical productions such as 'Hay Fever' and 'Legally Blonde'. Though no formal grants are mentioned, her professional engagements with institutions like Chautauqua Opera and Chicago-area theatres demonstrate sustained creative funding and collaboration.
She has been affiliated with professional teams including Light Opera Works, Blindfaith Theatre, Theo Ubique, Tacoma Opera, Rogue Opera, Riverside Theatre, and Chautauqua Opera, where she served two summers as Assistant Costume Supervisor.
