Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Cathy Tantillo has been working as a Costume Designer and Costume Design Assistant for various theater companies such as Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Eclectic Full Contact Theatre Co., Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, The New Colony, Dog & Pony Theatre Company, the side project theatre co., and Alley Cat Production. Cathy has a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Theater Technology and Design from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Currently, Cathy is the Costume Design Assistant at Chicago Shakespeare Theater and is also the Costume Designer/Company Member at Eclectic Full Contact Theatre Co. Their extensive experience includes designing costumes for a wide range of productions, showcasing their creativity and talent in the field of costume design.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
A Regional Tony Award recipient, Chicago Shakespeare Theater produces a year-round season—plays, musicals, world premieres, family productions, and theatrical presentations from around the globe—alongside nationally recognized education programming, each year serving tens of thousands of students, teachers, and lifelong learners. Founded in 1986, the Theater’s onstage work has expanded to as many as twenty productions and 650 performances annually. Dedicated to welcoming the next generation of theatergoers, one in four audience members is under the age of eighteen. As a nonprofit organization, Chicago Shakespeare works to embrace diversity, prioritize inclusion, provide equitable opportunities, and offer an accessible experience for all. On the Theater’s three stages at its home on Navy Pier, in classrooms and neighborhoods across the city, and in venues around the world, Chicago Shakespeare is a multifaceted cultural hub—inviting audiences, artists, and community members to share powerful stories that connect and inspire.