Lauren M Lowell

Biography

Lauren M. Lowell is a member of the Design faculty in the Illinois State University School of Theatre and Dance, where she teaches all things Costume Design. Head of Design/Production, Lauren is part of programs in the field at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Born and raised in southeastern Michigan, Lauren received her BA from Central Michigan University. She majored in Theatre and Interpretive Arts, but also completed double minors in Broadcast/Cinematic Arts and Music (Piano Performance). Following undergrad, Lauren studied at University of Georgia where she received an MFA in Design (Costumes).

Lauren Lowell is currently under a textbook contract with Waveland Press. Formerly, she as penned articles published in Costume Research Journal and Sightlines. Lauren has also presented papers at the Annual International Hawaiian Conference on the Arts & Humanities in Waikiki and the New Dialogues in Costume Conference at The Wallace Collection in London. Lauren teaches a three week course entitled Eastern European Theatre: Design Perspectives in Prague, Czech Republic and recently an Introduction to Western Costume History course at Srinakharinwriot University in Bangkok, Thailand.