Curriculum Vitae

Martha H. Cooper

April 10, 2018

General Information

University address:	Costume Department
School of Theatre
College of Visual Arts, Theatre and Dance
Fine Arts Building 0283
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1160
Phone: (850) 644-6758; Fax: (850) 644-7408

E-mail address:	mhcooper@fsu.edu

Professional Preparation

1972	M.A., University of Illinois, Urbana, IL. Major: Theatre. 

1970	B.A., University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL. Major: Communication Arts. Theatre Emphasis. Cum laude. 

1968	A.A., Lake City Junior College, Lake City, FL. Major: Theatre. Cum laude. 

Nondegree Education and Training

2016–present	Four-day Costume Symposium. The Tricky Bits ofTailoring, taught by British Master Tailor Graham Cottenden. Hands-on techniques and practice in creating a tailored man's jacket. United States Institute for Theatre Technology hosted by Pennsylvania State University - State College, PA. 

2015–present	One-day Master Class. Parasol Workshop, taught by Rachel E. Pollock. Hands-on techniques and practice in patterning and constructing covers for ladies' parasols. United States Institute for Theatre Technology Southeast hosted by The University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. 

2014	One-half day hands-on day Master Class. Wire Frame Headpieces for Ballet and Theatre, taught by Jeffrey Lieder. Techniques for patterning and constructing tiara and crown shapes. United States Institute for Theatre Technology Southeast hosted by Florida State University School of Theatre, Tallahassee, FL. 

2014	One-half day Master Class. Modern Prosthetics for Live Theatre, taught by Michael Meyer. Presentation and application of silicone prosthetics for live theatre. United States Institute for Theatre Technology Southeast hosted by Florida State University School of Theatre, Tallahassee, FL. 

2010	Three day Symposium. Wig Styling. Techniques for styling synthetic wigs taught by Allison Lowery, Wig and Makeup Specialist at the University of Texas-Austin Performing Arts Center and co-author of the book Wig Making and Styling: A Complete Guide for Theatre & Film. United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Costume Commission Symposium held at North Carolina School of the Arts, Winston-Salem, NC. 

2010	One semester graduate course. Advanced Costume Crafts (TPA5231), taught by Professor Colleen Muscha. Audited course to enhance my techniques in working with materials used in creating masks, jewelry, leather items, etc. in preparation for incorporating a portion of this class into a new undergraduate course. FSU School of Theatre, Tallahassee, FL. 

2009	One semester graduate course. Fabric Modification (TPA5366), taught by Professor Colleen Muscha. Audited course to enhance my skills in dyeing and painting fabric in preparation for incorporating a portion of this class into a new undergraduate course. FSU School of Theatre, Tallahassee, FL. 

2008	One semester graduate course. Computer Rendering for Costume Design (TPA5346), taught by Professor Colleen Muscha. Audited portions of course covering use of Painter IX for costume design renderings and its use in advanced Power Point applications. FSU School of Theatre, Tallahassee, FL. 

2005	Five one-half day Master Classes. Costuming for Television and Film; Fronting a Wig and Other Wig Tips; Planning the New Costume Shop; Millinery: New Materials and Techniques. United States Institute for Theatre Technology Southeast held at North Carolina School of the Arts, Winston-Salem, NC. 

2005	One day hands-on Master Class. Wig Styling – Synthetic and Human Hair. United States Institute for Theatre Technology – Professional Development Workshop held at the Canadian Opera Company, Toronto, Canada. 

2004	One day Training Workshop. FSU Blackboard, FSU Office of Distributed and Distance Learning, Tallahassee, FL. 

2001	Three day Training Workshop. Teaching Enhancement Workshop. FSU Office of Instructional Development Services, Tallahassee, FL. 

2001	Three week Master Class. Wig Design and Construction. Intensive hands-on training with Michael Costain of WigMaster Associates, Inc., New York, NY. 

2001	One day Master Class. Makeup Design with Broadway Makeup Designer Kate Best. United States Institute for Theatre Technology – Professional Development Workshop, Long Beach, CA. 

1999	One day Master Class. Symmetry Computer Pattern Making Software. Individual hands-on training at Wild Ginger Software Company, Nashville, TN. 

1998	One day Master Class. Real Ladies Wear Corsets – Corset Making in a Day. United States Institute for Theatre Technology – Professional Development Workshop, Long Beach, CA. 

1976–1977	Studies toward M.F.A. degree, Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI. Major: Costume Design. 

1970–1971	Studies toward M.A. degree, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Major: Theatre. 

Professional Experience

2002–present	Associate Professor, School of Theatre, Florida State University. Responsible for teaching undergraduate costume design and technology courses, graduate costume technology courses for M.F.A. costume design students, and one costume technology course for students in the M.S. Theatre for Educators Program. Supervise patternmaking, construction and fitting of new costumes for School of Theatre productions. B.F.A. Design/Technology Program Head (1998 – 2008 when program was terminated).

1996–2002	Assistant Professor, School of Theatre, Florida State University. Responsible for teaching graduate and undergraduate costume technology courses and supervising patternmaking, construction, and fitting of new costumes for School of Theatre productions. Appointed B.F.A. Design/Technology Program Head in 1998.

1996	Costume Supervisor, Coca-Cola Olympic City, 1996 Summer Olympic Games, Atlanta, GA. Responsible for overseeing daily activities of costume department with a staff of four producing, running and maintaining costumes for two musical productions performed four to six times daily.

1991–1996	Costume Manager and Designer, Fiesta Texas Theme Park, San Antonio, TX. Responsible for producing hundreds of costumes for 15 live shows yearly with a cast of 450-500 performers. Supervised staff of 45–50 costume technicians and wardrobe personnel for performances five to 10 times daily, seven days a week. Assumed design responsibilities 1993.

1991–1992	Costume Designer, Tennessee Repertory Theatre, Nashville, TN. Responsible for designing costumes for one musical production.

1991	Workroom Manager and Draper, Costume Architects, Inc., Atlanta, GA. Responsible for patterning, fitting and supervising construction of historically based costumes for eight theatrical productions.

1991	Costume Draper, Georgia Shakespeare Festival, Atlanta, GA. Responsible for patterning, fitting and overseeing construction of historically based costumes for two theatre productions.

1991	Costume Designer, Theatre Department, Theatre Department, Gainesville College, Gainesville, GA. Responsible for designing, patterning, fitting and constructing costumes for one musical and one period theatre production.

1990–1991	Costume Shop Manager, Draper and Designer, Tennessee Repertory Theatre, Nashville, TN. Responsible for overseeing daily activities of costume shop including patterning, fitting and supervising construction of historically based costumes for five productions. Designed costumes for two musicals and one period drama.

1986–1990	Free-lance Costume and Clothing Designer, Dressmaker and Patternmaking Teacher, Self-employed, Westchester County, NY and Atlanta, GA. Produced costumes and clothing for individual clients and taught patternmaking classes for adults.

1980–1985	Costume Shop Supervisor and Adjunct Lecturer, Performing Arts Center and Department of Theatre, State University of New York at Purchase, Purchase, NY. Responsible for overseeing daily activities of costume shop producing costumes for Departments of Theatre, Dance and Music (Opera Division). Developed and taught four undergraduate costume technology courses for Department of Theatre. Assisted in creating M.F.A. costume design degree program for Department of Theatre. Managed costume shop for first five seasons of PepsiCo Summerfair, a five week festival of original works and invited international professional performances.

1979–1980	Cutter/Draper, Performing Arts Center, State University of New York at Purchase, Purchase, NY. Responsible for creating patterns for costumes produced for Departments of Theatre and Dance. Taught beginning sewing labs to Department of Theatre B.F.A. design and technology students and assisted in overseeing construction of costumes.

1978–1979	Costume Patternmaker, Opryland USA Theme Park, Nashville, TN. One of two patternmakers responsible for patterning, fitting, and supervising construction of hundreds of costumes for 12 musical productions yearly.

1977–1978	Costume Designer and Shop Manager, Nashville Academy Theatre, Nashville, TN. Responsible for designing, patterning, fitting and constructing costumes for seven productions for young audiences.

1973–1974	Assistant Professor, Costume Designer and Shop Manager, Theatre Department, Auburn University, Auburn, AL. Responsible for teaching costume technology, design and makeup courses to B.A. theatre students and for designing, patterning and overseeing the construction of costumes for Theatre Department productions.

Artist/Designer in Residence

2004	Visiting Costume Designer, Department of Theatre and Dance, Valdosta State University, Valdosta GA. Designed, patterned, and supervised construction of costumes and wigs for a production of Tartuffe, a 17th century French comedy. 

Honors, Awards, and Prizes

Nominee, Graduate Mentor Award, Florida State University (2013). 
Nominee, University Teaching Award, Florida State University (2009). 
Graduate Assistantship - Costumes, Michigan State University (1975). 
Graduate Assistantship - Costumes, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, University of Illinois (1971). 
Graduate Assistantship - Costumes, Purdue University (1970). 
Outstanding Theatre Student, University of West Florida (1970). 
Outstanding Theatre Student, Lake City Junior College (1968). 
Who's Who among Students in American Junior Colleges, Lake City Junior College (1968). 

Current Membership in Professional Organizations

Southeastern Theatre Conference 
United States Institute for Theatre Technology 
United States Institute for Theatre Technology - Southeast 

Teaching

Specialization includes teaching beginning and advanced period patternmaking and construction techniques for both graduates and undergraduates and teaching undergraduate introductory costume design, undergraduate introduction to dyeing fabrics, millinery and costume crafts. Responsible for supervising the patterning, construction and fitting of all new costumes produced for School of Theatre productions. 

Courses Taught

Advanced Costume Patterning (TPA 5287)
Costume Design for the Stage (TPA 4045)
Costume Patterning (TPA 4239)
Costuming I (TPA 3230)
DIS - Advanced Costume Construction (TPA4905)
DIS - Assistant Costume Design (TPA3298)
MFA Practicum in Costume Technology (TPA 5941)
Advanced Costume Construction (TPA 4238)
Introduction to Costume Crafts, Dye and Millinery Techniques (TPA3333)
Special Topics - Advanced Costume Crafts (TPA3931)
Advanced Costume Draping and Fitting (TPA4240)
Advanced Costume Draping and Fitting (TPA5243)
Advanced Stage Wigs and Specialty Makeup (TPA5247)
Stage Wigs and Specialty Makeup (TPA4246)
DIS - Advaced Costume Technology (TPA4905)
Honors Thesis Project (ART4981)
Honors Thesis Project (THE4917)
MFA Practicum in Theatre Technology (TPA 5280)
Advanced Technical Production for Theatre Educators (TPA 5386)
Technical Theatre Laboratory (TPA 3293)
Costume Design for the Stage (TPA4040)
Selected Topics in Stage Costuming and Make-Up Technology (TPA 5235)
Technical Theatre Laboratory (TPA 3294)
BFA Design/Technology Workshop (TPA4922)
BFA Professional Issues in Design and Technology (TPA 4922)
Directed Individual Study (TPP4905)
Advanced Stage Costume Millinery Techniques (TPA 5242)
Costume to Performance (THE 3931)

New Course Development

Advanced Costume Draping (2010)
Costume Fitting and Advanced Draping (2010)
Technical Theatre Practices I (2009)
Technical Theatre Practices II (2009)
Introduction to Technical Theatre (2006)
Introduction to Technical Theatre Lab (2006)
Designing and Constructing Makeup, Hair and Wigs (2002)
Advanced Designing and Constructing Makeup, Hair and Wigs (2002)
Costume to Performance (2001)
Professional Issues in Design/Technology (1998)

Curriculum Development

Assisted in restructuring the School of Theatre's B.A. Program (2002-2006) (2006)
Proposal and Course of Study prepared for new MFA Costume Technology Program for the School of Theatre. (Program not adopted.) (2005)
Re-designed and restructured course offerings for the School of Theatre's B.F.A. Design/Technology Program (1998-2002). [Program terminated in 2004 with last students graduating in Spring 2008.] (2002)

Management of Multiple Course Sections

Julianne Babel - Technical Theatre Practice (TPA2322)
Katherine Koehler - Technical Theatre Practice (TPA2322)
Amy Avila - Technical Theatre Practices I (TPA2322.01)
Clara Kelly - Technical Theatre Practices I (TPA2322.01)
Mollie LaTorre - Costuming I (TAP3230)
Rainy Edwards - Stage Makeup (TPA 2248)
Sarah Jahnke - Stage Makeup (TPA 2248)
Amy Avila - Technical Theatre Practices I (TPA2322.01)
Clara Kelly - Technical Theatre Practices I (TPA2322.01)
Rainy Edwards - Costuming I (TPA3230.01)
Ariel Couture - Stage Makeup (TPA2248.01)
Mollie LaTorre - Technical Theatre Practices I (TPA2322.01)
Rachel Buechele - Costuming I (TPA3230.01)
Rachel Buechele - Technical Theatre Practices I (TPA2322.02)
Ariel Couture - Costuming I (TPA3230.01)
Mollie LaTorre - Technical Theatre Practices I (TPA2322.01)
Rainy Edwards - Technical Theatre Practices I (TPA2322.01)
Ariel Couture - Stage Makeup (TPA2248.01)
Ariel Couture - Technical Theatre Practices I (TPA 2322)
Bryant Villasana - Introduction to Costume Crafts, Dye and Millinery Techniques (TPA3333)
Josh Winchester - Technical Theatre Practices I (TPA2322)
Sarah Jahnke - Costuming I (TPA3230)
Stormie McClelland - Stage Makeup (TPA2248.02)
Ariel Couture - Technical Theatre Practices I (TPA2322)
Josh Winchester - Technical Theatre Practices I (TPA2322)
Sarah Jahnke - Costuming I (TPA3230)
Annie Rupprecht - Costuming I (TPA3230)
Bryant Villasana - Technical Theatre Practices I (TPA2322)
Stormie McClelland - Stage Makeup (TPA2248)
Stormie McClelland - Technical Theatre Practices I (TPA2322)
Victoria Carot - Stage Makeup (TPA2248)
Bryant Villasana - Technical Theatre Practices I (TPA2322)
Sarah Jahnke - Technical Theatre Practices I (TPA2322)
Victoria Carot - Costuming I (TPA 3230)
Annie Rupprecht - Technical Theatre Practices I (TPA 2322)
Kaitlyn Kociela - Costuming I (TPA 3230)
Matt Pedersen - Technical Theatre Practices I (TPA 2322)
Kris Peterson - Costuming I (TPA 3230)
Victoria Carot - Technical Theatre Practices I (TPA 2322)
Brittany Jacob - Costuming I (TPA 3230)
Kaitlyn Kociela - Technical Theatre Practices I (TPA 2322)
Kate Foley - Technical Theatre Practices I (TPA 2322)
Christina Marullo - Costuming I (TPA 3230)
Kris Peterson - Technical Theatre Practices I (TPA 3230)
Brittany Jacob – Technical Theatre Practices I (TPA 2322)
Dorothy Barnes – Technical Theatre Practices I (TPA 2322)
Emma Scholl - Costuming I (TPA 3230)
Christina Marullo – Technical Theatre Practices I (TPA 2322)
Julia Bradley – Costuming I (TPA 3230)
Julia Kasonovich – Technical Theatre Practices I (TPA 2322)
Emma Scholl - Technical Theatre Practices I (PPA 2322)
Krissy Sneshkoff – Costuming I (TPA 3230)
Kelly Homan – Costuming I (TPA 3230)
Kelly Homan – Costume Crafts, Fabric Dyeing and Millinery (TPA 4905)
Lauren Klamm – Technical Theatre Practices I (TPA 2322)
Kelly Homan – Technical Theatre Practices I (TPA 2322)
Tammie Merheb – Technical Theatre Practices I (TPA 2322)
Alysha DeVries - Technical Theatre Practices I (TPA 2322)
Jill Wetzel - Technical Theatre Practices I (TPA 2322)
Sarah Jo Eichhorn – Costuming I (TPA 3230)
Alyssa Leach – Costume Tech Lab (TPA 2201L)
Tammie Merheb – Costume Tech Lab (TPA 2201L)
Michael Johns – Costume Tech Lab (TPA 2201L)
Jenna Brown – Costume Tech Lab (TPA 2201L)
Deepsikha Chatterjee – Costume Tech Lab (TPA 2201L)
Diana Fix – Costuming I (TPA 3230)
Diana Fix – Costume Tech Lab (TPA 2201L)
Edith Carnley – Costume Tech Lab (TPA 2201L)
Edith Carnley – Costume Design for the Stage (TPA 4040)
Jennifer Ables – Costume Tech Lab (TPA 2201L)
Jennifer Ables – Introduction to Technical Theatre (TPA 2201)
Melissa Panzarello – Costume Tech Lab (TPA 2201L)
Lee Hebb – Costume Tech Lab (TPA 2201L)
Jennifer Ables – Costume Techniques and Wardrobe Practices (TPA 3230C)
Melissa Panzarello – Costume Techniques and Wardrobe Practices (TPA 3230C)
Esther Warrendorf – Costume Techniques and Wardrobe Practices (TPA 3230C)
Page Rozelle – Costume Techniques and Wardrobe Practices (TPA 3230C)

Master's Committee Member

Riddick, C., graduate. (2020).
Rikkenbacher, J., graduate. (2020).
Taylor, M., graduate. (2020).
Babel, J., graduate. (2019).
Koehler, K., graduate. (2019).
Avila, A., graduate. (2018).
Kelly, C. J., graduate. (2018).
Spivia, C., graduate. (2018).
Buechele, R., graduate. (2017).
Edwards, R., graduate. (2017).
LaTorre, M., graduate. (2017).
Couture, A., graduate. (2016).
Kim, M. J., graduate. (2016).
Winchester, J., graduate. (2016).
Jahnke, S., graduate. (2015).
MacClelland, S., graduate. (2015).
Villasana, B., graduate. (2015).
Carot, V., graduate. (2014).
Pedersen, M., graduate. (2014).
Rupprecht, A., graduate. (2014).
Foley, K., graduate. (2013).
Kociela, K., graduate. (2013).
Peterson, K., graduate. (2013).
Bradley, J., graduate. (2012).
Jacob, B., graduate. (2012).
Marullo, C., graduate. (2012).
Barnes, D. A., graduate. (2011).
Kosanovich, J. E., graduate. (2011).
Scholl, E. L., graduate. (2011).
Klamm, L. M., graduate. (2010).
Sneshkoff, K. S., graduate. (2010).
Homan, K. A., graduate. (2009).
Wetzel, J. M., graduate. (2009).
DeVries, A., graduate. (2008).
Eichhorn, S. J., graduate. (2008).
Merheb, T., graduate. (2008).
Hildeman, D., graduate. (2007).
Leach, A., graduate. (2007).
Brown, J., graduate. (2006).
Chatterjee, D., graduate. (2006).
Johns, M., graduate. (2006).
Carnley, E., graduate. (2005).
Fix, D., graduate. (2005).
Walthall, E., graduate. (2005).
Knight, J., graduate. (2004).
Ables, J., graduate. (2003).
Hebb, L., graduate. (2002).
Panzarello, M., graduate. (2002).
Brown, N., graduate. (2001).
Kelley, L., graduate. (1999).

Bachelor's Committee Chair

Flournoy, J., student.  Intersections: Graphic Design and Costume Design.  [Honors Thesis Project]
Friedman, K., student.  What Becomes Us: An Analysis of Costume and Clothing.  [Honors Thesis Project]
Vidic, K. E., student.  Mozart for the 21st Century.  [Honors Thesis Project]

Supervision of Student Research Not Related to Thesis or Dissertation

Walker, S. (Aug–Dec 2017). 

Walker, S. (Aug–Nov 2017). 

Handler, E. (Jan–May 2017). 

Lundsford, H. (Jan–Mar 2017). 

O'Brien, H. (Jan–Mar 2017). 

Santiago, A. (Jan–Mar 2017). 

Johnson, A. E. (Aug–Dec 2016). 

Hemp, B. (Aug–Nov 2016). 

Handler, E. (Aug–Dec 2015). 

Barthle, J. (Aug–Dec 2014). 

Barthle, J. (Aug–Nov 2014). 

Avila, L. (Jan–May 2014). 

Germonprez, D. (Jan–May 2014). 

Germonprez, D. (Aug–Dec 2013). 

Avila, L. (Jan–Apr 2013). 

Grossman, J. (Jan–Apr 2013). 

Riddick, C. (Aug–Dec 2012). 

Penaherrera, G. (Aug 2010–Dec 2012). 

Barnett, T. (Jan–Apr 2012). 

Grossman, J. (Jan–Apr 2012). 

Trees, O. (Jan–Apr 2012). 

Grossman, J. (Aug–Dec 2011). 

Riddick, C. (Aug–Dec 2011). 

Trees, O. (Aug–Dec 2011). 

Adle, J. (Jan–Apr 2011). 

Cortes, A. (Jan–Apr 2011). 

Faye, A. (Jan–Apr 2011). 

Kupferberg, K. (Jan–Apr 2011). 

Tesch, K. (Jan–Apr 2011). 

Adle, J. (Aug–Dec 2010). 

Kupferberg, K. (Aug–Dec 2010). 

Penaherrera, G. (Aug–Dec 2010). 

Tesch, K. (Aug–Dec 2010). 

Adle, J. (Jan–Apr 2010). 

Corral, A. (Jan–Apr 2010). 

Tesch, K. (Jan–Apr 2010). 

Adle, J. (Aug–Dec 2009). 

Corral, A. (Aug–Dec 2009). 

Engstrom, C. (Aug–Dec 2009). 

Tesch, K. (Aug–Dec 2009). 

Corral, A. (Jan–Apr 2009). 

Heller, P. (Jan–Apr 2009). 

Mazur, C. (Jan–Apr 2009). 

Blumenauer, E. (Aug–Dec 2008). 

Gonzalez, L. (Aug–Dec 2008). 

Gonzalez, L. (Jan–Apr 2008). 

Mazur, C. (Jan–Apr 2008). 

Gonzalez, L. (Jan–Apr 2007). 

Gretsch, M. (Jan–Apr 2007). 

Reid, A. (Jan–Apr 2007). 

De La Rosa, Cynthia (Jan–Apr 2006). 

DeVries, A. (Jan–Apr 2006). 

Klepeisz, L. (Jan–Apr 2006). 

McNaught, K. (Jan–Apr 2006). 

Aloutto, P. (Jan–Apr 2005). 

Klepeisz, L. (Jan–Apr 2005). 

Rogers, S. (Jan–Apr 2005). 

Smith, A. (Jan–Apr 2005). 

Fuss, A. (Aug–Dec 2004). 

Fitzgerald, V. (Jan–Apr 2004). 

Gretsch, M. (Jan–Apr 2004). 

Klepeisz, L. (Jan–Apr 2004). 

Smith, A. (Jan–Apr 2004). 

Fitzgerald, V. (Jan–Apr 2003). 

Reed, A. (Jan–Apr 2003). 

Reed, A. (Aug–Dec 2002). 

Watson, B. (Aug–Dec 2002). 

Knapp, V. (Jan–Apr 2002). 

Rayburn, L. (Jan–Apr 2002). 

Reed, A. (Jan–Apr 2002). 

Watson, B. (Jan–Apr 2002). 

Nylen, A. (Jan–Apr 2001). 

Schade, R. (Jan–Apr 2001). 

Wyer, J. (Jan–Apr 2001). 

Walker, K. (Aug–Dec 2000). 

Grant, S. (Jan–Apr 2000). 

Greer, E. (Jan–Apr 2000). 

Hill, J. (Jan–Apr 2000). 

Matteson, J. (Jan–Apr 2000). 

Salcedo, R. (Jan–Apr 2000). 

Walker, K. (Jan–Apr 2000). 

Wilson, J. (Jan–Apr 2000). 

Costello, C. (Jan–Apr 1999). 

Dufresne, H. (Jan–Apr 1999). 

Dufresne, H. (Jan–Apr 1998). 

McKeown, M. (Jan–Apr 1998). 

Meinke, T. (Jan–Apr 1997). 

Invited Lecture/Workshop

Cooper, M. H. (1997). Costume Patternmaking Techniques. Department of Theatre, Florida Community College at Jacksonville (North Campus), Jacksonville, FL. 

Research Tour

Cooper, M. H., & Muscha, C. (2008). European Museum Costume Research Tour. 

Undergraduate Courses Taught Before Coming to FSU

Cooper, M. H. (1979–1985). Costume Construction, Advanced Costume Construction, Flat Patternmaking, Draping, Millinery Construction, Costume Crafts Construction, Costume Dyeing and Painting, Independent Study in Costume Shop Management. State University of New York at Purchase, Purchase, NY. 

Cooper, M. H. (1973–1974). Costume Construction, Flat Patternmaking, Costume Design, Stage Makeup. Auburn University, Auburn, AL. 

Research and Original Creative Work

The term "Equity" theatre refers to professional theatres under the jurisdiction of a labor union, Actor's Equity Association, the professional organization and labor union for actors working in the United States. Equity negotiates and administers contracts with theatrical employers, providing agreements on minimum salaries, benefits, job security and numerous other protections to ensure a safe and dignified work environment. 

Presentations

Invited Presentations at Conferences

Cooper, M. H. (presented 2013, March). Costumes of Hollywood Legend and Fashion Icon, Katherine Hepburn. Presentation at annual conference in March 2013, United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Milwaukee, WI. (National)

Refereed Presentations at Conferences

Cooper, M. H. (presented 2016, March). Beginning Embroidery Techniques - Costume Technology Roundtable. Presentation at annual conference, United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Cincinnati, Ohio. (National)

Cooper, M. (presented 2014, March). Tailoring 101 - Approaches to Creating Men's Tailored Garments from the 19th - 21st Centuries for Use on the Stage. Presentation at annual conference, Southeastern Theatre Conference, Mobile, AL. (Regional)

Cooper, M. H. (presented 2012, March). Costumes of Hollywood Legend and Fashion Icon, Katherine Hepburn. Presentation at annual conference, Southeastern Theatre Conference, Chattanooga, TN. (Regional)

Cooper, M. H. (presented 2010, March). The Evolution of Shoes: From Wearable to Wonderful to Weird and Wacky. Presentation at annual conference, United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Kansas City, MO. (National)

Cooper, M. H. (presented 2009, March). 18th Century Costume Research. Presentation at annual conference, United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Cincinnati, OH. (National)

Cooper, M. H. (presented 2009, March). Costume Technology South: Current Works from Costume Technologists in the Southeast Region. Presentation at annual conference, Southeastern Theatre Conference, Birmingham, AL. (Regional)

Cooper, M. H., & Muscha, C. (presented 2009, March). European Costume Museum Research. Presentation at annual conference, Southeastern Theatre Conference, Birmingham, AL. (Regional)

Cooper, M. H. (presented 2002, March). Researching from the Source: Studying the Clothing of Queen Elizabeth I Through her Portraits. Presentation at annual conference, United States Institute for Theatre Technology, New Orleans, LA. (National)

Cooper, M. H. (presented 2001, March). Machine Appliqué as a Design Technique. Presentation at annual conference, United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Long Beach, CA. (National)

Cooper, M. H. (presented 2000, November). Design/Technology Resume and Portfolio Preparation Techniques. Presentation at annual conference, Florida Theatre Conference, Lakeland, FL. (State)

Cooper, M. H. (presented 2000, March). Costume Pattern Solutions – Man's Dancepant Pattern. Presentation at annual conference, United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Denver, CO. (National)

Cooper, M. H. (presented 1999, March). Costume Design South: Current Works from Designers in the Southeast Region. Presentation at annual conference, Southeastern Theatre Conference, Greensboro, NC. (Regional)

Cooper, M. H. (presented 1998, March). Costume Patterning Challenges for 1890's Costumes for Hello, Dolly! Presentation at annual conference, United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Long Beach, CA. (National)

Refereed Workshops

Cooper, M. H., & Lieder, J. (2013, March). 19th Century Corset Construction - The Easy Way. Workshop delivered at United States Institute for Theatre Technology n March 2013, Milwaukee, WI. (National)

Invited Lectures and Readings of Original Work

Cooper, M. H. (2011). Costumes of Hollywood Legend and Fashion Icon, Katherine Hepburn. Delivered at Appleton Museum of Art, Ocala, FL. (State)

Master Classes

Cooper, M. H. (2013, September). Shibori Dyeing Techniques. Master class delivered at United States Institute for Theatre Technology - Southeast, North Carolina School of the Arts, Winston-Salem NC. (Regional)

Performances

Invited Production and Design

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Designer). (2009, June). Once on This Island [Musical]. Valdosta, GA: Peach State Summer Theatre. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Coordinator). (2009, June). The Producers [Musical]. Valdosta GA: Peach State Summer Theatre. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Designer). (2009, May). Big River [Musical]. Valdosta, GA: Peach State Summer Theatre. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Draper). (2007, July). Peter Pan [Musical]. Daytona Beach, FL: Seaside Music Theatre. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Draper). (2007, June). Nine [Musical]. Daytona Beach, FL: Seaside Music Theatre. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Draper). (2007, May). Silver Screen Serenade [Original Musical - Premier Production]. Daytona Beach, FL: Seaside Music Theatre. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Draper). (2006, July). Singing in the Rain [Musical]. Daytona Beach, FL: Seaside Music Theatre. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Draper). (2006, June). A Little Night Music [Musical]. Daytona Beach, FL: Seaside Music Theatre. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Draper). (2006, June). The Threepenny Opera [Musical]. Daytona Beach, FL: Seaside Music Theatre. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Designer and Draper). (2005, June). Chicago [Musical]. Valdosta, GA: Peach State Summer Theatre. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Designer and Draper). (2004, June). Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat [Musical]. Jekyll Island, GA: Jekyll Island Summer Music Theatre Festival. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Designer and Draper). (2004, February). Tartuffe [Theatre Comedy]. Valdosta, GA: Valdosta State University, Department of Theatre and Dance. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Draper). (2003, July). 1776 [Musical]. Cedar City, UT: Utah Shakespearean Festival. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Draper). (2002, July). As You Like It [Shakespeare Comedy]. Cedar City, UT: Utah Shakespearean Festival. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Shop Manager). (2001, July). My Fair Lady [Musical]. Stockbridge, MA: Berkshire Theatre Festival. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Designer and Draper). (2001, February). Othello [Shakespeare Tragedy]. Tallahassee, FL: Tallahassee Community College Theatre Department. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Shop Manager). (2000, August). Antony and Cleopatra [Shakespeare Tragedy]. Madison, NJ: New Jersey Shakespeare Festival. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Shop Manager). (2000, July). Rhinoceros [Theatre Drama]. Madison, NJ: New Jersey Shakespeare Festival. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Shop Manager and Draper). (2000, June). Twelfth Night [Shakespeare Comedy]. Madison, NJ: New Jersey Shakespeare Festival. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Shop Manager and Draper). (2000, May). The Forest [Theatre Drama]. Madison, NJ: New Jersey Shakespeare Theatre. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Designer). (1999, June). The Merry Wives of Windsor [Shakespeare Comedy]. Tallahassee, FL: Southern Shakespeare Festival. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Designer and Draper). (1999, May). Cat on a Hot Tin Roof [Theatre Drama]. Tallahassee, FL: Theatre Southeast, FSU School of Theatre. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Designer). (1999, May). Oh, Coward! [Musical]. Apalachicola, FL: The Dixie Theatre. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Designer). (1998, June). As You Like It [Shakespeare Comedy]. Tallahassee, FL: Southern Shakespeare Festival. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Designer and Draper). (1997, July). State Fair [Musical]. Chatham, NY: Mac-Haydn Theatre. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Design and Draper). (1997, June). La Cage aux Folles [Musical]. Chatham, NY: Mac-Haydn Theatre. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Designer). (1992, January). Big River [Musical]. Nashville, TN: Tennessee Repertory Theatre. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Designer and Draper). (1991, November). Little Shop of Horrors [Musical]. Gainesville, GA: Gainesville Theatre Alliance. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Designer and Draper). (1991, October). The Royal Family [Theatre Comedy]. Gainesville, GA: Theatre Department, Gainesville College. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Draper). (1991, July). Richard III [Shakespeare Comedy]. Atlanta, GA: Georgia Shakespeare Festival. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Draper). (1991, June). The Three Musketeers [Theatre Drama]. Atlanta, GA: Georgia Shakespeare Festival. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Designer). (1991, March). A House Divided [Original Musical - Premier Production]. Nashville, TN: Tennessee Repertory Theatre. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Designer and Draper). (1991, January). Our Town [Theatre Drama]. Nashville, TN: Tennessee Repertory Theatre. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Shop Manager and Draper). (1990, November). A Christmas Carol [Theatre Drama]. Nashville, TN: Tennessee Repertory Theatre. 

Non-Juried Production and Design

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Designer). (1999, October). HAIR! [Musical]. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Designer). (1998, February). The Threepenny Opera [Musical]. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Designer). (1997, April). Twelfth Night [Shakespeare Comedy]. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Manager). (1996, July). Feel the Spirit [Musical]. Olympic City, Summer Olympic Games, Atlanta, GA: The Coca-Cola Company. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Manager). (1996, July). Pump it Up [Musical]. Olympic City, Summer Olympic Games, Atlanta, GA: The Coca-Cola Company. 

Cooper, M. H. (Costume Manager, Designer and Draper). (1996, February). Theme Park Productions [Musicals]. San Antonia, TX: Fiesta Texas Theme Park. 

Exhibitions

Non-Juried Exhibitions

Cooper, M. H. (1999). HAIR! Costume Designs. FSU Fine Arts Building Lobby, Tallahassee, FL: FSU School of Theatre. 

Cooper, M. H. (1998). Bounce! Costume Designs. Tallahassee Airport Gallery, Tallahassee, FL: FSU School of Theatre Faculty Art Show. 

Cooper, M. H. (1997). Twelfth Night Costume Designs. FSU Fine Arts Building Lobby, Tallahassee, FL: FSU School of Theatre. 

Contracts and Grants

Contracts and Grants Funded

Cooper, M. H. (Jun 2001–Jul 2001). Specialized Theatrical Wigmaking and Styling Techniques. Individual training with Michael Costain of WigMaster, Inc., New York, NY. Funded by Florida State University COFRS Grant. Total award $8,000. 

Cooper, M. H. (Jun 2001–Jul 2001). Specialized Theatrical Wigmaking and Styling Techniques. Funded by FSU School of Theatre Dean's Grant. Total award $500. 

Cooper, M. H. (Mar 2001–Mar 2001). Makeup Design with Kate Best. USITT Professional Development Workshop. Funded by FSU School of Theatre Dean's Grant. Total award $300. 

Cooper, M. H. (Jul 1999–Jul 1999). Symmetry Computer Patternmaking. Training on Wild Ginger software program. Funded by FSU School of Theatre Patron's Association. Total award $500. 

Service

Florida State University

FSU University Service

Member, Sabbatical Committee (2010).

Member, Sabbatical Committee (2009).

Reviewer, COFRS Grant Proposals (2009).

Reviewer, COFRS Grant Proposals (2008).

Member, Council on Research and Creativity (2004–2006).

Member, Council on Research and Creativity (2002–2003).

Member, The Future Commission (1997–1998).

FSU College Service

Chair, Promotion and Tenure Committee (2013–2014).

Member, Promotion and Tenure Committee (2011–2012).

FSU Department Service

Area Head, Design/Production/Management Area Discussion Group (2017–present).

Member, BA Committee (2010–present).

Chair, Search Committee, Draper/Associate Costume Shop Manager (2016–2017).

Member, Design/Production/Management Area Discussion Group (1996–2017).

Chair, Search Committee, Costume Shop Manager (2016).

Member, Themed Entertainment Committee - M.S. Program (2016).

Chair, Search Committee, Costume Shop Manager (2015–2016).

Member, Area Heads Committee (2014–2015).

Area Head, Design/Production/Management Area Discussion Group (2014–2015).

Member, Faculty Council (2014–2015).

Coordinator, USITT-SE Master Classes FAB Lobby Display (2014).

Co-Coordinator, USITT-SE Master Classes (2014).

Member, Search Committee, BA Performance Faculty (2011–2012).

Member, Search Committee, BA Performance Faculty (2010–2011).

Chair, Promotion and Tenure Committee (2008–2011).

Member, Area Heads Committee (2006–2008).

Area Head, Design/Production/Management Area Discussion Group (2006–2008).

Member, Faculty Council (2005–2008).

Member, Promotion and Tenure Committee (2006–2008).

Member, BA Committee (2005–2007).

Member, Search Committee – MFA Lighting Design Faculty Program Director (2005–2006).

Chair, Faculty Council (2005–2006).

Moderator, Faculty Meetings (2005–2006).

Chair, Faculty Advisory Committee (2004–2005).

Member, Faculty Advisory Committee (2002–2003).

Member, Program Heads Advisory Committee (2002–2003).

Member, Lab Review Committee (2002).

Member, Course Scheduling Subcommittee – Production Area Discussion Group (2001).

Member, Search Committee – MFA Lighting Design Faculty Program Director (2001).

Member, BA Committee (2000–2001).

Member, Faculty Advisory Committee (2000–2001).

Member, Search Committee – Associate Dean for Instruction (2000).

Member, Faculty Advisory Committee (1998–1999).

Member, Promotion and Tenure Committee (1997–1998).

Chair, Undergraduate Recruitment Committee (1997–1998).

Member, Safety Committee (1996–1997).

FSU Program Service

Program Head, B.F.A. Design/Technology Program (1998–2008).

Reviewer, Design/Technology Portfolio Presentations, Florida Theatre Conference (2003–2006).

Reviewer, Design/Technology Portfolio Presentations, Florida Theatre Conference (2000).

Reviewer, Design/Technology Portfolio Presentations, Florida Theatre Conference (1998).

The Profession

Service to Professional Associations

Adjudicator, Barbara Matera Costume Making Award, United States Institute for Theatre Technology (2017).

Adjudicator, Zelma H. Weisfeld Costume Design & Technology Award, Zelma H. Weisfeld Costume Design & Technology Award, United States Institute for Theatre Technology (2016).

Session Coordinator, Portfolio Review, Southeastern Theatre Conference (2014–2015).

Nominator, Host and Session Chair, Distinguished Achievement Award in Costuming awarded to Jane Greenwood at the annual conference in Cincinnati, OH, March 2015, United States Institute for Theatre Technology (2014–2015).

Adjudicator, Barbara Matera Costume Making Award, United States Institute for Theatre Technology (2014).

Co-Presenter, Master Class - Vintage Garment Research & Documentation, United States Institute for Theatre Technology Southeast (2014).

Vice Commissioner for Pre-conference Events, Costume Commission. Assist Costume Commissioner in organizing pre-conference costume events for annual conferences, United States Institute for Theatre Technology (2011–2014).

Adjudicator, Zelma H. Weisfeld Costume Design & Technology Award, Zelma H. Weisfeld Costume Design & Technology Award, United States Institute for Theatre Technology (2013).

Session Coordinator, Portfolio Review. Design/Technology Committee. Enlisted reviewers and on-site session chair for annual conference in Louisville, KY, Southeastern Theatre Conference (2012–2013).

Session Coordinator, Historic Clothing of the Mint Museum of Art, presented by Mr. Charles Mo, Curator of Special Collections, Charlotte, NC, United States Institute for Theatre Technology (2011).

Pre-conference Event Coordinator, Fabric Shopping at its Best: A Trip to Mary Jo's Cloth Store, Charlotte, NC, United States Institute for Theatre Technology (2011).

Costume Commission Programming Chair, Assist Costume Commissioner and Vice Commissioners in organizing and creating all Costume Commission regular sessions and professional development workshops for annual conference in Charlotte, NC, United States Institute for Theatre Technology (2010–2011).

Session Coordinator, Portfolio Review. Design/Technology Committee. Enlisted reviewers and on-site session chair for annual conference in Lexington, KY, Southeastern Theatre Conference (2010).

Session Chairperson, Portfolio Review. Design/Technology Committee. Enlisted and chaired session at annual conference in Birmingham, AL, Southeastern Theatre Conference (2009).

Session Chairperson, Portfolio Review. Design/Technology Committee. Enlisted reviewers and chaired session at annual conferences in Chattanooga, TN, Southeastern Theatre Conference (2008).

Session Chairperson, Portfolio Review. Design/Technology Committee. Enlisted reviewers and chaired session at annual conference in Atlanta, GA, Southeastern Theatre Conference (2007).

Coordinator and Host, Design/Technology Committee – Guest Costume Design Adjudicator for annual conference in Atlanta, GA, Southeastern Theatre Conference (2006–2007).

Reviewer, Design/Technology Portfolio Presentation. Florida Theatre Conference. Reviewed high school and community college students' portfolios at annual conferences in Lakeland, FL, Florida Theatre Conference (2003–2006).

Panel Member, Portfolio Review. Reviewer critiquing graduate costume design and technology students' portfolios at annual conference in Louisville, KY, United States Institute for Theatre Technology (2006).

Session Chairperson, Portfolio Review. Design/Technology Committee. Enlisted reviewers and chaired session at annual conference in Orlando, FL, Southeastern Theatre Conference (2006).

Adjudicator, Student Costume Design Competition. Florida Theatre Conference, Lakeland, FL, Florida Theatre Conference (2005).

Panel Member, Portfolio Review. Reviewer critiquing graduate costume design and technology students' portfolios at annual conference in Toronto, CA, United States Institute for Theatre Technology (2005).

Session Chairperson, Portfolio Review. Design/Technology Committee. Enlisted reviewers and chaired session at annual conference in Greensboro, NC, Southeastern Theatre Conference (2004–2005).

Chairperson, Design/Technology Committee, College/University Division [elected position], Southeastern Theatre Conference (2003–2005).

Session Chairperson, Portfolio Review. Design/Technology Committee. Enlisted reviewers and chaired session at annual conference in Chattanooga, TN, Southeastern Theatre Conference (2004).

Reviewer, Portfolio Review. Design/Technology Committee. Reviewed students' portfolios at annual conference in Arlington, VA, Southeastern Theatre Conference (2003).

Panel Member, Portfolio Review. Reviewer critiquing graduate costume design and technology students' portfolios at annual conference in Minneapolis, MN, United States Institute for Theatre Technology (2003).

Vice Chairperson, Vice Chairperson - Design/Technology Committee, College/University Division [elected position], Southeastern Theatre Conference (2001–2003).

Reviewer, Design/Technology Student Portfolio Presentation. Reviewed Georgia high school students' portfolios at annual conference in Morrow, GA, Georgia Thespians Conference (2003).

Panel Member, Portfolio Review. Reviewer critiquing graduate costume design and technology students' portfolios at annual conference in New Orleans, LA, United States Institute for Theatre Technology (2002).

Reviewer, Portfolio Review. Design/Technology Committee. Reviewed students' portfolios at annual conference in Jacksonville, FL, Southeastern Theatre Conference (2001).

Volunteer, Design Competitions. Design/Technology Committee. Assisted in checking in student participants and organizing students' displays at annual conference in Jacksonville, FL, Southeastern Theatre Conference (2001).

Panel Member, Portfolio Review. Reviewer critiquing graduate costume technology students' portfolios at annual conference in Long Beach, CA, United States Institute for Theatre Technology (2001).

Reviewer, Design/Technology Portfolio Presentation. Reviewed high school and community college students' portfolios at annual conference in Lakeland, FL, Florida Theatre Conference (2000).

Reviewer, Portfolio Review. Design/Technology Committee. Reviewed students' portfolios at annual conference in Greensboro, NC, Southeastern Theatre Conference (1999).

Reviewer, Portfolio Review. Design/Technology Committee. Reviewed students' portfolios at annual conference in Birmingham, AL, Southeastern Theatre Conference (1998).

Reviewer, Design/Technology Student Portfolio Presentation. Reviewed high school and community college students at annual conference in Lakeland, FL, Florida Theatre Conference (1998).

Service to Other Universities

Outside Reviewer. Promotion and Tenure Binder - Edith Carnley, Costume Designer, Promotion to Associate and Tenure, Florida A&M University (2014). 

Outside Reviewer. Promotion and Tenure Binder - Stacey Galloway, Costume Technologist, Promotion to Associate and Tenure, University of Florida (2013). 

Outside Reviewer. Promotion and Tenure Binder - Connie Furr-Solomon, Costume Designer, Promotion to Professor, Arizona State University (2013). 

Outside Reviewer. Promotion and Tenure Binder – Lonnie (Billy) Wilburn, Costume Designer, Promotion to Associate and Tenure, South Dakota State University (2012). 

Outside Reviewer. Promotion and Tenure Binder – Glenn Breed, Costume Designer, Promotion to Associate and Tenure, University of West Florida (2011). 

Outside Reviewer. Promotion and Tenure Binder – Regina Truhart, Costume Technologist, Promotion to Associate and Tenure, University of Cincinnati Conservatory (2011). 

Outside Reviewer. Pre-tenure Review - Ester Iverson, Costume Designer, Assistant Professor, Valdosta State University (2011). 

Outside Reviewer. Promotion and Tenure Binder – Marcy Linton, Costume Technologist, Promotion to Associate Professor and Tenure, University of Virginia (2009). 

Outside Reviewer. Promotion and Tenure Binder – Kjersten Lester-Moratzka, Costume Technologist, Promotion to Associate Professor and Tenure, Ohio University (2008). 

Outside Reviewer. Promotion and Tenure Binder – Patrick Holt, Costume Designer, Promotion to Associate Professor and Tenure, University of Arizona (2007). 

Outside Reviewer. Promotion and Tenure Binder – Robert Haven, Costume Technologist, Promotion to Associate Professor and Tenure, University of Kentucky (2006). 

Outside Reviewer. Promotion and Tenure Consideration – Holly Cole, Costume Technologist, Promotion to Professsor, Ohio University (2006). 

The Community

Adjudicator, Halloween Costume Contest, "Scare at the Square's" Costume Contest, Cultural Arts Alliance at Railroad Square (2013).

Volunteer, Costume Draper. Patterned and supervised the construction of four men's and two women's historically based Elizabethan peasant costumes for their production of The Lost Colony, The Lost Colony, Manteo, NC (2008).

Volunteer Trainer, Stitchers and Wardrobe Crew. Production of Othello, Tallahassee Community College, Theatre Department (2001).

Volunteer Trainer, Stitchers and Wardrobe Crew. Production of The Merry Wives of Windsor, Southern Shakespeare Festival (1999).

Volunteer Trainer, Stitchers and Wardrobe Crew. Production of As You Like It, Southern Shakespeare Festival (1998).