About Me

   As you may have guessed from the website name, my name is Pamela. My journey in theatre began at Morehead State University in Kentucky, where I double-majored in History and Theatre. After earning my bachelor’s degree, I paused before graduate school to spend a little extra time with my oldest son, Cedryk. In 2008, our family embarked on a 1,000-mile move to Oklahoma so I could pursue my MFA in Costume Design, and in 2010, our daughter Brenyn was born. In 2015, we welcomed our youngest, Rhonyn. Family has always been central to my life, and their curiosity and humor continue to inspire me every day.

  Costumes have always been my passion—the research, design meetings, sketches, hands-on building, stitching, and finishing are endlessly satisfying. Some of my favorite work includes designing 9 Parts of Desire by Heather Raffo, where I dyed fabrics and hair, draped, patterned, built, distressed, shopped, pulled, and designed hair and makeup. The designs earned a Commendation from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Region 6 adjudicators and were displayed at the 2011 conference, where the show was invited to perform. More recently, I designed Mr. E of Imagination, which will perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2023. My work has also been featured in interviews with BDancerwear (2015), ShoutOut Atlanta (2022), and VoyageATL Rising Stars (2023).

BDancerwear interview 2015
ShoutOut Atlanta interview 2022
VoyageATL Rising Stars interview 2023

   Earlier in my career, I was a “Rennie”—a performer, artisan, and participant in Renaissance Faires. While theatre life and family commitments have kept me from performing in recent years, I previously performed at The Castle of Muskogee in Oklahoma and brought Elspeth the Milkmaid to life at the Georgia Renaissance Faire.


                      Milking Lesson 101

  Teaching is another joy of mine. There is nothing more rewarding than watching a student gain confidence and skill, realizing they can master something that once felt impossible. Guiding students to discover their creativity is one of the highlights of my work.

  Outside of theatre, my family keeps life lively. We love hiking, visiting museums, attending Comic-Con, going to amusement parks, spending time at the beach, and traveling. Cedryk is a loving and logical college student; Brenyn is now a humorous and energetic teenager preparing for his license; and Rhonyn is a feisty, independent, and pet-loving youngest. They bring joy, laughter, and perspective to everything I do.

  In short, I am a costume designer who loves the details and the history behind every creation, a passionate teacher who thrives on mentoring students, and a dorky, determined mom navigating this competitive field with enthusiasm and heart.

Thank you for visiting my site and taking the time to get to know me.