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Recently graduated from Drake University with a BFA in Directing (concentration in musical theatre and costume design), Colin is a freelance costume designer and director based in the Chicago area . Colin's career in theatre began as a performer working in community theatre in his hometown of Rockford Illinois, where he also began to develop makeup and hair skills. Soon he became a freelance makeup artist working in the Rockford area doing film, theatre, and photo work. Colin worked as a founding member of the Theatre Education program at The Rockford Boys and Girls Club in 2013. He acted as the Artistic Director, and directed and taught for the program for three years. Moving to Des Moines, Iowa full time in 2016 Colin worked for various companies in the greater Des Moines area and developed his skills as a costume designer and technician. MISSION Colin's mission as an artist involves raising the voices of marginalized and under privileged groups of people through accurate and prideful representation through his work. As a Hard Of Hearing and LGBTQ+ artist, Colin believes everyone deserves accurate and fair representation in the arts. As designers and artists it is up to us to deliver this representation to our audiences. Any questions? Feel free to reach out! Email: colin.b.meyer@outlook.com |