Associate Professor of Theatre, Resident Costume Designer,
Community College of Rhode Island
CCRI Players Production Manager
CCRI Players Advisor
Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
Region 1 Costume Parade Coordinator 2020, 2019
Over 40 years professional experience in costume design primarily in regional theatres,
along with print, film, video and educational venues.
A thorough knowledge of period and contemporary clothing and accessories. Ability to work well within smaller budgets. Knowledgeable and resourceful as a shopper with established contacts in the field. Comprehensive commitment to a project.
Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels:
with actors, other designers and production personnel. Willing to travel.
Professional Organizations:
Theatre Communications Group
Harbor View Artisans
Ocean State Artisans
Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) Fellow: 2019 to present
National Organization of Italian American Women
Union Affiliations:
United Scenic Artists, Local 829
IATSE, Local 481
CCRI Faculty Senator: 2021 to present
CCRI Student Success Committee: 2021 -2023
CCRIFA Executive Committee Member: 2015 - 2021
CCRI Curriculum Review Committee: 2016 - 2019
Search Committee Member - Dean of Library and Academic Innovation: 2019
CCRI Student Advisory Committee: 2020 - 2022
CCRIFA Scholarship Committee: Vice President 2020 - present
Guided Pathways Committee: 2018 - 2020
2017 Motif Award for Best College Costume Design
for Romeo and Juliet at Community College of Rhode Island
2015 Newport Mercury Arts Award
for Best Professional Costume Design for
Marie Antoinette at The Gamm Theatre
Resident Costume Designer, The Gamm Theatre, Warwick, RI
Former Adjunct Professor of Theatre, Salve Regina University
Former Guest Artist in Costume Design, University of Rhode Island
The Gamm Theatre:
"25 Most Valuable Players" honoree for Costume Design - 2010
Women's Jewelry Association Educational Grant Recipient - 2018, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2009
Guest Lecturer, Rhode Island School of Design - 1997
Guest Lecturer, Stonehill College - 1996
University of Illinois: M.F.A. in Costume Design
University of Rhode Island: B.F.A. in Theatre
Rhode Island School of Design Continuing Education: Jewelry Design and Fabrication
Patricia Hawkridge
Actress/Director/Arts Administrator
hawkridges 3@gmail.com
Dr. Joseph Amante y Zapata, Chair
Performing Arts Department
Community College of Rhode Island
amante@ccri.edu
Paula McGlasson, Chair
University of Rhode Island Theatre Department
paulam@uri.edu
Jay Bragan, Director/Instructor, Portsmouth Abbey School
jaybragan@portsmouthabbey.org
Reggie Phoenix, Director
reggiephx@gmail.com
