Hailey Eakle
Costume Shop Manager & Instructor
Office: Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex 116
Email: heakle@wtamu.edu
Phone: 806-651-2811
Professional Profile
Hailey Eakle, a Texas based costume designer, arts instructor, and visual artist; currently the Costume Shop Manager and Instructor for West Texas A&M University. Hailey earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatrical Design and Technology from the University of Texas at Arlington. She then earned her Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts (Costume Design) from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Hailey spent multiple summers interning for the Pacific Conservatory Theatre, in Santa Maria, California, as a dresser, stitcher, and design assistant. She has previously designed for Midland Community Theater, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, The Western Stage, Argenta Contemporary Theatre, The Public Fit Theatre, Vegas Theatre Company, Hynes – Sight Entertainment, and Onstage in Bedford.
With over 10 years of combined experience across costume design, wardrobe operations, and leadership, Hailey brings a balance of creativity, organization, and people-centered problem solving. Hailey thrives in environments where artistry meets logistics. She is passionate about building efficient workflows, supporting creative teams, and ensuring performers feel confident and cared for. Hailey is now continuing to expand her skills in costume shop management and design leadership.
Previous Positions:
Costume Shop Manager/Costume Designer Midland Community Theatre, 2023 - 2026
Oversight and coordination of costumes for each production. Managing volunteers as stitchers, craft artisans, dressers, etc as needed for every production. Maintain departmental budgets and track expenditures. Arrange and attend fittings of all costumes. Participate in production meetings, staff meetings, tech rehearsals, and other rehearsals or gatherings as needed.
Costume Supervisor Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 2021 - 2023
Oversight and coordination of costumes for each production or special event. Hiring stitchers, craft artisans, dressers, etc as needed for every production. Maintain departmental budgets and track expenditures. Maintain costume stock and storage areas, working with the Facilities Director for any necessary repairs or improvements. Arrange and attend fittings of all costumes. Maintaining the rentals, making sure all rented items are returned in good condition, and in a timely manner. Assemble costume rental packages. Participate in production meetings, staff meetings, tech rehearsals, and other rehearsals or gatherings as needed.
Teaching and Related Service
Part Time Instructor, University of Nevada – Las Vegas, 2019 – 2021
Taught 7 sections of THTR 100: Introduction to Theatre
Explores theatre as a cultural attribute of world society. Special focus on theatre as an expression of culture, a representation of international themes, and its contribution to the development of civilization
Taught 2 sections of THTR 200: Introduction to Theatrical Design
Introduction to the basic design and technical components of theatrical production, and their related goals, as they combine with acting to create theatre. Through lecture, projects, and discussion, students attain a basic understanding of the collaborative nature of production
Research and Creative Activity
MFA - Costume Design, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Thesis: Vestments of Disgrace: Cultural Assimilation in the Costume Design of Carlyle Brown’s The African Company Presents Richard III
Committee: Judy Ryerson, Louis Kavouras, Joe Bynum, Dr. Evelyn Gajowski, Brian Smallwood, Norma Saldivar, and Dr. Lezlie Cross