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Jason Estala

(He/Him/His)

Assistant Professor of Costume Design

Theatre

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  • Assistant Professor of Costume Design
    Theatre

BIO & RESEARCH INTERESTs

Jason Estala (He,Him,His) is the Assistant Professor of Costume Designer at Oklahoma State University. Originally from El Paso Texas, Jason holds a Bachelor's in Theatre Arts from New Mexico State University and a M.F.A. in Costume Design and Technology from the University of Florida. He has worked in a wide array of costuming including opera, dance, film, Special FX, historical recreation, millinery, puppetry as well as marching band and entertainment uniforms and show designs. Jason has worked with many companies and schools including the Brevard Music Center's Janiec Opera Company, Pensacola Opera, Dona Ana Lyrical Opera, The Spoleto Festival, Summer Rep Theatre, NBC, University of West Florida, Kennesaw State, University of Florida, University of California at Riverside, Florida State University and Wardrobe Witchery an opera costume rental company. Jason's work can be found at www.jasonestala.com.

Research Interests:

Costume Design and Technology
Tailoring, Draping and Pattern-making
Fashion History
Millinery
Leather Crafting
Puppetry
Special Effects Makeup
3D Printing

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY APPOINTMENTS

  • Assistant Professor of Costume Design
    Oklahoma State University, Theatre, Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States2020 - present

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY GROUPS MEMBERSHIP

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Assistant Professor of Costume Technology
    Florida State University, School of Theatre, Tallahassee, United States2018 - 2020
  • Costume Designer / Costume Shop Manager
    University of California, Riverside, Department of Theatre, Film and Digital Production, Riverside, United States11 Aug 2014 - 5 Jul 2018

DEGREES

  • Master of FIne Arts
    University of Florida, Gainesville, United States2007 - 2010
  • BA, Theatre Arts
    New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, United States4 May 2007

AVAILABILITY

  • Art, music, or design commissions
  • Teaching opportunities
  • Career advice

LANGUAGE

  • English

FIELDS OF RESEARCH