Lydia Semler

Lydia Semler serves as Assistant Professor of Professional Practice of Costume Design and Costume Shop Manager in the Department of Theatre Arts at Utah State University, teaching courses including Costume Construction, Stage Makeup, and Costume Crafts with office hours Tuesday-Friday 1:00-5:00pm in FAC 229G.

Her academic background features:

• Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with Design Emphasis and Art History minor from University of Nebraska Omaha (2007)
• Master of Fine Arts from Indiana University (2001)

With professional experience since 2004, her expertise spans practical costume technology and design implementation across major regional theatres. Her pedagogical focus integrates hands-on costume construction techniques with specialized craft applications for theatrical productions.

As Costume Shop Manager, she directs all costume production operations for departmental performances, providing critical technical training infrastructure for theatre students through supervised shop practice.