Claudia Brownlee

Claudia Brownlee is a seasoned costume professional currently serving as Costume Director at Pittsburgh Opera, a position held since August 2023. Additionally, Claudia is an Adjunct Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, teaching Costume History from September 2023 to July 2024. Past experiences include roles as Museum Educator at Carnegie Museum of Art and Costume Design Fellow at the Television Academy Foundation. Claudia's freelance work as an Assistant Costume Designer and costume designer includes notable productions such as "If/Then," "Peepshow," and various projects at The Clarice. Educational credentials include an MFA in Costume Design from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor's Degree in Theatre from the University of Maryland. Other educational achievements encompass studies in French language at the University of Nice and an Associate Degree in Fashion/Apparel Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology.