MEGAN TURNER

 

 

Megan serves roles such as: Lead Draper and Tailor, 1st Hand, and Stitcher.

I.A.T.S.E. Local 769 Member. BFA Costume Technology, The Theatre School at DePaul University.​

 

Megan has made costumes for a selection of companies including: The Lyric Opera of Chicago, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, The Joffrey Ballet, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Opera Omaha, Broadway in Chicago, The Muny, Fox Entertainment, and FX Network.

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What is one of your fondest costume memories?

I can’t pick one! Rapid fire top three – 1. Arranging main floor comps for my family and friends when The First National Tour of On Your Feet!, the show I was costume managing at the time, came through my home town. 2. l will always remember and draw encouragement from a passing moment when a mentor told me “You just have the knack for costuming”. 3. Afternoon “fruit time” at the Costume Shop at TTS with Dawn. IYKYK~

 

What are some of your favorite things about the shop?

I love how every piece of our shop is a collection of the Chicago artist community. Machines from Paul Chang’s Tailor Shop, supplies passed down from tenured colleagues, custom tables made by talented I.A.T.S.E. Local 2 Stagehands, wall decor curated by friends and family. The Costume Shop is a fresh and creative space to work in. I am thrilled to be part of the team!

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​What do you love about Chicago?​

Have you been on the Chicago Architecture Boat Tour!? It’s pretty darn stellar. ​

 

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

​My husband and I love to play cribbage, drink coffee, and host game nights with friends. When we aren’t at home in Chicago, we LOVE visiting our families in Denver and Seattle.