Emily Mae Westerfield is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Tulsa Community College, where she brings the art of storytelling to life through costume and makeup design. She loves working in an environment that celebrates creativity and culture, surrounded by the next generation of inspiring young artists.

Emily’s design journey has taken her across the country to stages including Jefferson Performing Arts Society, Jefferson Ballet Theatre, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Unto These Hills, Attic Chamber Theatre, Clinton Showboat Theatre, Illinois Shakespeare Festival, and Cripple Creek Theatre Co.

Some of her favorite design credits include Tartuffe and SpongeBob the Musical (TCC), Dracula (SLU), Tarzan (JPAS), Twelfth Night (UA), The Lion in Winter (Attic), and Medusa Undone (TCC).

She earned her B.F.A. in Theatrical Design and Production with an emphasis in Costume Design from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, and her M.F.A. in Costume Design and Production from The University of Alabama—where she remains a proud alumna. Roll Tide!