Clare Parker headshot

Assistant Professor of Costume Design

School of Theatre

Email Address: rcparker2@uncg.edu

Phone: 336.334.3537

Education

MFA Costume Design University of North Carolina School of the Arts

BFA Costume Design Southern Oregon University

BFA Costume Technology Southern Oregon University

Biography

Clare Parker is a theatrical costume designer, costume technician, craftsperson, and costume educator. Parker has designed costumes for Triad Stage, Peppercorn Theatre, and Willamette Shakespeare Company. She has also done work with The International Black Theatre Festival, Washington National Opera, Atlanta Opera, and Synetic Theatre. In her free time, Clare enjoys puttering on her homestead, practicing aerial silks, and going on roller-skating adventures.

Subjects Taught

  • Undergraduate Costume Design
  • Masters Costume Design
  • Costume Crafts
  • Portfolio Preparation

Scholarly Creative/Research Activity

Her most recent designs include THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at The Warehouse Theatre, SILENT SKY for Wake Forest University’s International Scene Design Competition, and she was the Assistant Costume Designer for LA BOHÈME at The Glimmerglass Festival.

Personal Website

clareparkerdesigns.com