Stephanie Jorandby

Stephanie Jorandby is an Assistant Professor of Theatre with specialization in Costume at Northwest Missouri State University's School of Fine and Performing Arts. She combines academic rigor with practical expertise through her teaching and professional design work.

• M.F.A. in Theatre Design (Costume), Southern Illinois University, 2012
• B.A. in Art and Theatre, Wisconsin Lutheran College, 2008

Her research spans multiple interconnected domains including sociology of dress, historical analysis of costume and fashion, and pedagogical approaches to theatre education. She also explores visual arts integration through drawing, sculpture, and photography, while incorporating sound design and scene painting into theatrical productions.

Professional design work includes Jorandby Design and Theatrical Services, with notable projects spanning Mary Poppins, Julius Caesar, and The Pirates of Penzance. Her costume designs demonstrate attention to character psychology, historical accuracy, and material innovation spanning closed-cell foam, textiles, and millinery.

Professional Affiliations:

• United States Institute of Theatre Technology (USITT) member
• Costume Society of America member

Additional expertise includes scenic design, wig construction, upholstery techniques, and properties artisanship. She advises the Northwest Student Chapter of USITT while maintaining active industry engagement through organizations like Papermill Children's Theatre.