Melissa Ng

Costume Design

I am a queer artist and writer based in New York City, Hong Kong-born and Singapore-raised. In addition to costume design, I have video design abilities and a passion for film-making. I enjoy the highly collaborative process of designing for new and devised work. I am particularly drawn to stories and projects that center queer themes, diverse bodies, music and adventurous movement. I am also a reiki practitioner, and I bring that somatic practice into my work as a costume designer. My work is body-compassionate, playful and intuitive. I am currently on design faculty at NYU-Playwrights Horizons Theater School. Proud member of USA829, The Syndicate and Wingspace Theatrical Design. BA: University of Chicago MFA: UC-San Diego. selected credits NYC: Dr Ride's American Beach House (Ars Nova), King Philip's Head ... (Clubbed Thumb), Three Girls ... (Cherry Lane), The Bitter Game (The Public UTR) Regional: Everybody (Shakespeare Theatre DC), Hype Man (Actors Theatre of Louisville), Men on Boats (American Theater Company), Picnic (American Theatre Company), We're Gonna Be Okay (American Theatre Company), Lettie (Victory Gardens), The Chinese Lady (Milwaukee Rep), The Burn (Steppenwolf Theatre) https://melissaavang.com