CONTENTS SUMMER 2019 | Volume 55, Issue 3 FEATURES 8 COSTUME DESIGN Elevating the Dance By E. Shura Pollatsek with photography by Mitchell D. Wilson In dance, the performer's body is the medium of expression, and so the costume is often the fulcrum of the overall design. This feature explores the re-envisioning of two beloved American classics by two dance companies as an example of the essential collaboration required of costume designers and choreographers. 18 LUMINARIES 2019 USITT Keynote Address: Jackie Taylor The founder and CEO of Chicago's Black Ensemble Theater shares her story of founding the iconic theatre committed to eradicating racism and enlightening audiences with its outstanding original productions and exceptional educational outreach programs. ON THE COVER The Cowardly Lion (Liang Fu) in The Wizard of Oz at Kansas City Ballet, a co-production with Colorado Ballet and the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. Choreography by Septime Webre and costume design by Liz Vandal. Photo by Mitchell D. Wilson. 2 | THEATRE DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY | SUMMER 2019 22 LEADERSHIP Building a Better Workplace By Caitlyn Garrity A survey of female-identifying theatre design and production practitioners found two significant obstacles that women+ face in theatrical design and production industry careers: lack of support for parents and negative workplace environments. The theatre community has an opportunity to take some successful steps towards creating an inclusive environment for women+. DEPARTMENTS 4 54 From the editor Book reviews