
Alayna Riley
"Art, in itself, is an attempt to bring order out of chaos."
- Stephen Sondheim
Theatre designer. Storyteller. Artist.
I believe theatre can change people’s way of thinking by presenting things in a way they have not experienced before. Theatre is fueled by ideas. It is a way for a small, temporary community to come together and hear what artists have to say. Theatre can connect with an audience the way other mediums cannot because there is a sense of unity between spectator and performer. It brings ideas to people’s feet in a way they cannot ignore. Whether they agree with what artists are trying to convey or not, it is still a monumental experience. As a designer, I am faced with the task of creating art that supports the source material, the performers, other designers, and directors, while still maintaining my own sense of artistic identity.
Currently, I reside in Orange County CA while I attend California State University - Fullerton to achieve my MFA in Costume Design in spring 2028.
BA in Theatre Design - Willamette University
Upcoming
Costume Design - The Butterfly Effect
Last Call Theatre
November 2025 - World Premiere Play
Costume Design - Tethered: Fall Dance Theatre
Cal State Fullerton
December 2025
Costume Design - X-Out
Cal State Fullerton
April 2026 - World Premiere Play
