Dana Pinkston
Associate Professor
Resident Costume Designer
785-532-5740
dmpink@k-state.edu
208 Nichols Hall
Education
M.F.A., Penn State University, Costume Design; M.A., Kansas State University, Costume Design; B.S., Kansas State University, Theatre-Design Emphasis
Courses taught
Fundamentals of Theatrical Design, Costume Design, Design Studio, Stage Make-up, Dyeing and Painting for the Stage, Millinery, Environmental Costume Design
Job description
Dana is responsible for the costume design of all main-stage productions, either directly, or in a supervisory capacity.
Bio
Dana has designed costumes for theatres across the country, including North Shore Music Theatre in Massachusetts, Theatre by the Sea in Rhode Island, and The Virginia Shakespeare Festival in Virginia. In 2018, Dana won The BroadwayWorld Best Costume Design-Rhode Island for the smash "Mamma Mia!" Dana is also the recipient of the prestigious ACTF/ Kennedy Center National Award for Excellence in Costume Design for her design of "Our Country's Good." Dana is the happy “mom” to alumni working all over the country in academics and the profession (currently four on Broadway, YAY!). Dana is a proud member of United Scenic Artists Local 829.
Favorite quote
"Dare to be Silly"