Eliza Johnston- Creator, Designer, Theatre Enthusiast

Eliza Johnston (they/them) is a costume designer, theatre enthusiast, and overall creatively minded individual. They have worked both in youth, community, and professional theaters and graduated with an Associate in Fine Arts Theater at Cape Fear Community College. They then went on the road and worked at several Renaissance Fairs, including the Carolina, Georgia, and Florida festivals, working on costumes, stage management, and accessory sales.

While Eliza's aspirations remain deeply rooted in theater, they pursue a future that encompasses a diverse range of artistic endeavors. They are currently enrolled at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a major in Early Childhood Development, with a religious studies and theater minor.

Education

Interlochen Arts Camp

5 weeks across the summers of 2022 & 2023 enrolled in costume design & theater design and production programs

Academic Recognition

Deans' List

Featured on the list of students with a 3.8+ GPA for longer than 2 semesters at both UNCG and CFCC

Student Recognition (theatre department)

1 of the 2 theatre students recognized for individual shoutout at graduation, and award ceremony for commitment to academics in specific field

UNCG- Greensboro

Major in Early Childhood Development, Minor in both Theater and Religious Studies

Cape Fear Community College

Graduated in spring of 2024 with an Associate in Fine Arts Theatre

KEY STRENGHTS

Imaginative

Eliza works hard to be constantly pushing themselves and trying out different styles and artistic mediums. They strive for new and creative outlooks on the world, and their work in it, while finding inspiration in historical fashion.

Committed

Eliza strives to see a project reach completion, and often is in it for the long haul. They do not give up easily, and they are committed to doing their best on everything they can.

Organized

Eliza prides themself on their organizational tendencies and skills. They are a huge fan of spread sheets and color coding, and they like to bring that organized approach into their creative process.

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