“Theatrical design, sets, costumes and lighting, is a language. Great design should facilitate communication; transmitting unspoken information to the audience. That language can be subtle or not so subtle, depending on the context.”  
— Austin K. Sanderson

About me

Austin K. Sanderson has more than thirty-five years as a costume, set designer and stylist. His designs synthesize imagination, creativity and cutting-edge technology; and his professionalism is respected for its support of and collaboration with producers, director and performers.
 
Austin's costumes designs have appeared in theatre, opera and dance; commercials, fashion, live interactive events; cruise ships and even circus tents. They have contributed to the success of productions at virtually every major regional theatre in the US, on Broadway, off-Broadway, and throughout Europe. His set designs have graced theatrical enterprises and corporate events. Austin's sketches and designs — considered graphic art — have been featured in gallery exhibitions. As an instructor, he has taught at colleges, universities and arts conservatories on the theory and practice of costume and set design. He received his professional training a North Carolina School of the Arts (BFA) and Tisch School of the Arts at New York University (MFA).

Austin is represented by:

The Barbara Hogenson Agency

165 West End Ave., Suite 19C
New York, NY 10023
Phone: (212) 874-8084
Email: BHogenson@aol.com