Department of Theatre, Drama, and Contemporary Dance

Kristen Martino (Scenic Designer) is a freelance Scenic Designer based in Chicago, IL and received her M.F.A. in Scenic Design from Indiana University in 2016. Previous credits for IU include Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Hedda Gabler, Romeo and Juliet, and In the Red and Brown Water. Since graduating, her work has also been seen at theatres across the country including Gulfshore Playhouse, Porchlight Music Theatre, Music Theatre Works, Marriott Theatre of Lincolnshire, Piven Theatre Workshop, Redtwist Theatre, and Cardinal Stage Company. Kristen was recently a part of the team selected to design the USA's Emerging Artist Exhibit for the 2019 Prague Quadrennial. She is the resident Scenic and Lighting Designer for Lake Forest College. Kristen is an Associate Scenic Designer for XL Scenic and Kevin Depinet Studios in Chicago where she has had the opportunity to assist with designs at theatres internationally.