1. Kenann Modjeska Quander, MFA
Curriculum Vitae
Portfolio; Modjeskaquander.wix.com/portfolio
Freelance Costume Designer/Professor/Costume Shop Manager
Contact Information
Washington DC: 206 17th st. N.E.
Washington D.C. 20002
C. 443-812-4323
Virginia: Mailing address
1405 S. Fern st.
Arlington VA 22202
Education
MFA, Costume Design, 2010
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
BFA, Theatre Design, 2003
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
A.A.S, Fashion Design, 1998
Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY.
Teaching Experience
Visiting Artist Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA, 2014-15
Visiting Artist, Costume designer, Theater Department
Teaching; Costume Construction THEA-144
Make-Up Design THEA-224
Adjunct Faculty
Marymount University, Arlington VA, 2013
Adjunct Faculty, Fashion and Merchandising Department
Teaching; AA 350 Apparel Design I
Baltimore City Community College, Baltimore, MD, 2011-13
Adjunct Faculty, Fashion Design Department,
Costume History and Textile FASH 102,
Apparel Construction, FASH 101,
Technical Illustration, FASH 201,
Tailoring Techniques, FASH 205,
Apparel Technology, FASH 200
2. Teaching Fellow
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond VA. 2008-2010
Teaching Fellow/ Graduate Program,
Costume Construction, THEA 104
Basic Costume and Make-up Design, THEA 207
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT. 2004
Teaching Fellow / Graduate Program
African American Theatre (Undergraduates)
Affiliation
United Scenic Artists Local 829, Local IATSE (member since 2015)
Costume Professionals
(TGL) The Global Leaders in Movies and Entertainment,
Costume Society of America
Internships/Honors
SETC- South Eastern Theater Conference,
2rd place, undergraduate costume design, 03’
SETC- South Eastern Theater Conference,
Honorable Mention, graduate costume design, 09’
Academy of Television, Arts and Science (The Emmy’s)
Costume Design, 03’
“Strong Medicine”,
“General Hospital”,
“One of Us”,
CRC- Costume Rental Company
Costume Design
Shrek The Musical Little Theater on the Square, Sullivan, Il
Director; John Stephens
May 2016
Dream Girls Just Right Productions, Atlantic City, NJ.
Director; Chris McGriff
May 2016
Amazing Grace; Broadway, Nederlander Theatre, New York, NY
A New Musical Director; Gabriel Barre
3. June 2015
The Threepenny Opera Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA.
Director; Douglas Powers
April 2015
Blithe Spirit Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA.
Director; Jeanette Thomas
February 2015
Guys and Dolls Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA.
Director; Anna Andes
November 2014
Tales of the lost Formicans Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA.
Director; Aaron White
October 2014
Company Command Team Will Interactive Production Company, Potomac, MD
(Movie) Director Amber Jackson
April 2013
Two Gentleman of Verona Shakespeare Theatre Company of Washington D.C.
Director; Amanda Dehern
May 2012
The Boys from Syracuse Shakespeare Theatre Company of Washington D.C.
Director; Allen Paul
November 2011
Annie get your Gun Poly Preparatory Country Day School
Director; Jill Bolstridge
May 2011
Finian’s Rainbow Poly Preparatory Country Day School, New York, NY
Director; Sonya Behar
February 2011
Christmas Carol Poly Preparatory Country Day School, New York, NY
Director; Jill Bolstridge
December 2010
Enemy of the People Poly Preparatory Country Day School, New York, NY
Director; Sonya Behar
November 2010
The Good times are Poly Preparatory Country Day School, New York, NY
Killing Me Director; Cynthia Babak
October 2010
4. The Grapes of Wrath Theatre IV (Barkesdale Theatre) Richmond, VA
Director; Tawnya Pettiford Wates
May 2009
Once On This Island Hanger Theatre, Ithaca, NY
Director; Jesse Bushe
June 2009
Chicago Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.
Director; Patti De Beck
March, 2008
Funny House of a Negro Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Director; Ida Onedyikia Barker
February 2008
Laramie Project Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Director; Donzell Lewis
December, 2008
Wine in the Wilderness Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Director; Olisa Tores
October, 2008
Costume Management / Wardrobe
Cast of Thousands Entertainment Company, Mclean VA.
Costume Designer/Supervisor- 2012-2013
Shakespeare Theatre Company, Washington. D.C.
Costume Shop Floor Supervisor (Interim) 2011- 2012
Infinity Theater of Annapolis MD 2014
Wardrobe Supervisor/Costume Manager
Hank Williams; Lost Highway
I Do, I Do
Cirque Productions of Pompano Beach Fl. 2007
Tour Wardrobe Supervisor
“Cirque Dreams Illuminations” Trump Plaza Atlantic City
5. Wardrobe Assistant
Arena Stage of Washington DC. 2007
Sophisticated Ladies | Starring: Maurice Hines
The Women of Brewster’s Place
Wardrobe Supervisor
Signature Theatre of Shirlington VA. 2007/08
Kiss of the Spider Woman | The Happy Time
Wardrobe Assistant
Barter Theatre of Abingdon VA. 2005
Thourghly Modern Millie, Anne of Green Gables,
Jane Eyre,
References upon Request