Elly Burke
Costume & scenic designer
ellylburke@gmail.com
ellyburkedesign.com
Costume Design
THE TRAGEDY OF HAMLET
The Courtyard Theatre
Directed by Jeremy Cohn
Studio 404
DANCE NATION
Directed by Alison Dornheggan
The Carousel Theatre
MR.BURNS, A POST ELECTRIC PLAY
Directed by Reva Stover
The Playhouse Theatre
BRIGHT STAR
Directed by Isabel Lagana
THE TRESTLE AT POPE LICK CREEK
Sheldon Patinkin Theatre
Directed by Gabby Rooney
BLOOD AT THE ROOT
The Classic Theatre
Directed by Ashley Keys
Scenic Design
MADAM AND STEVE
Lazy Susan Theatre Co.
The Classic Theatre
TANGO PALACE
The Classic Theatre
REVOLT. SHE SAID. REVOLT AGAIN.
Directed by Cleo Flores
Directed by Delani Hamilton
Directed by Cleo Flores
Relevant Experience
September 2024
Haymarket opera, wardrobe supervisor
September 2022 -March 2023
lyric opera of chicago, technical intern
Columbia college chicago, costume shop work aid
September 2023 - May 2024
Stagedoor manor, costume designer
June 2024 - August 2024
Skills
Machine & hand sewing, draping & pattern making, costume crafts (millinery, purse construction, distressing/aging, beadwork, embroidery, dyeing, jewelry, rhinestoning), upholstery, beginner wig fabrication/styling (ventilating, setting rollers, styling), miniature modeling (including miniature textiles), puppetry (rod puppets, shadow puppetry), valid U.S. passport
EDUCATION & ACCOLADES
Michael Merritt Awards 2024
THE JOHN MURBACH COLUMBIA COLLEGE PRIZE
BACHELORS IN THEATRE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
Summa Cum Laude