keelyn mcdermott

DIRECTOR. COSTUME DESIGNER. WRITER. PERFORMER. STAGE MANAGER.

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costume designer & Performer, The flick – Keck Theater

For this production, I designed a grounded, character-driven costume world that reflected the quiet realism of The Flick. I sourced and styled both employee uniforms and individualized streetwear, building distinct looks that subtly tracked each character’s emotional and social landscape. In addition to designing, I also appeared in a small role, which deepened my understanding of how the costumes functioned in performance

assistant costumer- Occidental college

Over two years in the Occidental College costume shop working under aed mcmillan, I supported the full realization of multiple mainstage productions, assisting in builds, pulls, fittings, and maintenance. I collaborated closely with designers and directors to execute cohesive costume worlds across a range of styles—from heightened physical comedy to contemporary and musical theatre. Below are the productions I worked on: