Designers
Gina Montalvo (Sound Designer) is a multidisciplinary Puerto Rican/Italian artist born, raised, and based in Chicago. She graduated with a degree in Theater Arts with minors in Music Recording and Mandarin from DePaul University, and was brought up in a household of professional dancers. Montalvo is a freelance Director, Producer, and Sound Designer with credits from Steppenwolf, Cirque Du Soleil, Free Street Theater, The Raven Theater/The Story Theatre, Concrete Content, Redtwist Theatre, and Theater Wit. Outside of design, she works as a music educator, performs her own music, and plays The Sims 4.
ginamontalvo.com // IG: dell_angela_
After being a friend of the Village Theater for over a year, Lauren Holmes (Props Designer) is thrilled to be making her debut as a props designer for Boy My Greatness! She is a multi-media fiber artist and certified crafty girl. She recently hand-felted moths for Snails on a Bike's production of Meet Me at Dawn. Outside of Village, you can find Lauren studying urban planning at UIC, where she helps give communities the tools they need to thrive.
Maddy McKinney (Lighting Designer) is elated to work on their first show with the Village, collaborating with the wonderful team behind Boy My Greatness. They are a Chicago technician and designer currently in their senior year at The Theatre School at DePaul. Recent work includes Trans Scribe 2026 (Lighting Designer) with Gender Fucked Productions and Kowalski (Electrician) at Lookingglass Theatre Company. Upcoming educational work includes Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress (Lighting Designer) at The Theatre School. Website: https://maddymckinney.myportfolio.com
Maggie McGlenn (Costume Designer) is excited to costume her fourth show for The Village Theater! Maggie graduated from Lawrence University in 2022, where she worked as costume shop manager under the mentorship of designer Karin Kopischke. As a 2022 Watson Fellow, Maggie spent a year studying how the creation of clothing can sustain all the different aspects of our lives. Previous costuming includes The Village Theater’s productions of All Nighter, Calypso, and Artemis Books & the Well-Meaning Man, Red Theater’s The Seagull, and The Lacy Project (directed by Clara Zucker). Enjoy the show!
Fiona Tyree (Costume Design Assistant) is a Chicago-based costumer excited to make her debut with Boy My Greatness! A freelance costume artist for many years, she has always loved to be a part of the theatre world as an actor, designer, and everything in between, and is immensely grateful to get to continue that journey with The Village Theater!
Emily Waskowitz (Makeup & Hair Designer, Marketing Associate at The Village Theater) is a Chicago-based artist and public health worker who primarily works with fiber, illustration, and printmaking. A graduate of Loyola University Chicago with a degree in Public Health, Emily’s work aims to strengthen and empower disenfranchised communities throughout Chicago. Emily champions creativity and expressive design throughout their work and is so excited to be joining The Village Theater!
Katelyn Montgomery (Scenic Designer & Carpenter, Director of Development at The Village Theater) is a Chicago-based theatrical artist who is thrilled to be joining the Village Theater team! A 2024 graduate of Columbia College Chicago with a degree in Graphic Design, she began her career at The Village Theater in set design for Artemis Books & the Well-Meaning Man. She has since been production manager and set designer for Calypso, and has now taken on the role of Director of Development while continuing her set design work. Kat has such a deep love for this company and all who make it possible, and she is filled with the most pride when creating and sharing her work with the world. Her other past productions include Billy Elliot (Porchlight Music Theater), Johnny Appleseed (Morton Arboretum), Anon(ymous) (GovState University), and Rapornzel (PrideArts). Kat would like to give a big, warm thank you to everyone who helped her make her vision come to life. Three cheers for community!!! If you wish to get in contact or just be friends, her Instagram is @kkatmontyy.
Alishiana Uyao (Technical Designer) (she/her) is excited to officially work with The Village for the first time! Ali is an all-around Chicago-based Filipino theater artist. She’s the co-founder and logistical director of The Riveter as well as a Resident Artist at Backyard Theatre Company. Previously, she was the technical director for an After School Matters’ production of Urinetown. Aside from being a TD, Ali works as a stage manager a lot, having worked with several other theatres such as Bramble, Backyard, and GreatWorks.
When not working, Ali loves gaming and tries to bring her steam deck to every function she can. Much love to her loved ones who have supported her in her artistic journey! @alishiana.uyao
