Kristina Tollefson, M.F.A.

• Professor
• Coordinator, Undergraduate Studies
  Costume & Make-Up Design
• kristina.tollefson@ucf.edu
• 407-823-4399
• Office Hours: By appointment: http://www.doodle.com/mnpc6zs387dwck5k
• Campus Location: PACT239
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Kristina Tollefson is an Associate Professor, Resident Costume Designer, and Coordinator of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. She holds an MFA from Purdue University in Costume Design and Technology and BA Degrees from South Dakota State University in Theatre and English. Among her notable designs for UCF are The Mikado, The Merry Wives of Windsor, and Waiting for Godot. In addition to her work at UCF she has designed costumes all over the country including The Phoenix Theatre, Prairie Repertory Theatre, Summer Stage Repertory Theatre, Emporia Summer Theatre, Purdue University, Sioux Falls Playhouse, South Dakota State University, and the East Dakota Water Development District. She is the recipient of three ACTF Design awards. She recently stepped down as a Commissioner for the Costume Design & Technology Commission of USITT. She moderates the email listserv for the Costume Design & Technology Commission for USITT, which puts her in daily contact with over 500 costuming professionals worldwide. She is the recipient of numerous teaching and advising awards.

Education

• M.F.A. in Costume Design & Technology from Purdue University (2000)
• B.A. in Theatre and English with minors in Art and Textiles & Clothing from South Dakota State University

Selected Publications

Books

• Too Much is Not Enough:  The History in Harriett's Closet by Kristina Tollefson and Jodi Ozimek

Courses

Updated: Sep 2, 2020