
Jess Gersz
Visiting Assistant Professor
School of Theatre
Jess Gersz has a passion for storytelling focusing on both the Why and the How in his work. As a Freelance Designer and Associate, he has explored a diverse array of projects. He is always seeking new adventures and narratives to express through clothing. His work has been featured on Broadway, on Tour, and in Theaters worldwide. With an MFA in Costume from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a BA from the University at Albany (SUNY), Jess is also a proud member of USA-829.
Throughout his career Jess has collaborated with numerous companies, schools, and organizations, including The Jamie Lloyd Company, Dodgers Theatricals, Troika Entertainment, NETWorks Productions, Pace University, Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights Aids, Theatre Aspen, Axis Theatre, The Glimmerglass Festival, RWS Entertainment, Millikin University, Roundabout Theatre Company, & more.
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Education
MFA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BA, University at Albany (SUNY)