Dana Svensson

Costume Design and Construction

I am a costume designer and seamstress fascinated by the way clothing tells a story, both on stage and off. With 8 years of combined experience in costume design and construction, I’ve worked on a variety of community, youth, and college theater productions across a range of genres. Based in Central Minnesota, I am passionate about the impact art and theater have on our community. I love having the opportunity to collaborate with creative people, experiment with new styles and techniques, and see how the different aspects of a production come together to form a whole.

Portfolio of costumes designed and constructed in my role as costumer for St. John’s Preparatory School.

Summer community theater projects. Performance photo from The Addams Family Musical courtesy of Lois Rothstein.

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University Opera Workshop costumes designed as an alum.

Portfolio of shows designed as an undergraduate student at the College of St. Benedict from 2014-2018. Performance photos courtesy of CSBSJU Theater Department.