About
Allow me to introduce myself!
Elizabeth Rodio is a costume designer and creator born and raised in Western Massachusetts. Her interests lie in the historical aspects of clothing, where she explores the purpose, construction, and preservation of historic garments and construction techniques through her work. Rodio has worked professionally with the Berkshire Opera Festival as a stitcher and dresser, with Williams College as a craft artisan, and was the Costume Shop Associate for two years with the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA). Rodio is a resident of Berkshire County and is a member of the Costume Society of America. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, Music, and History from MCLA.
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Artist Statement
The costumes that I create are my method of storytelling. Through my work with costumes, I aim to make meaningful connections and collaborate with other theatre makers to bring our shared visions to life. I am inspired and fascinated by historical clothing methods. I seek to learn, understand, and use these methods to inform my creation of modern clothes that are appropriate for their intended purpose. My work with vintage garments has influenced my use of historical methods to create sturdy and comfortable articles of clothing for the theatre.
