About
Maile Speetjens serves as Professor of Costume Design and Technology for University of Hawaii, Manoa. Originally from Kauai, Maile received an MFA in Costume Design and Technology from the University of Georgia, Athens, and a BFA in Musical Theatre from Emerson College. Prior to joining the team at UHM, Maile worked as Costume Shop Manager and Special Assistant Professor of Costume Design at Colorado State University. She has designed, draped, and worked as wardrobe supervisor in Boston, Georgia, Hawaii and Colorado. Maile has worked extensively in Children's Theatre as a designer, director, and teacher. She spent over 10 years working with Hawaii Children's Theatre on Kauai, and 4 years directing Kids Do It All, a program in Colorado focusing on devised Children's Theatre. Maile's passion is creating a collaborative and educational environment for students to explore, expand, and HAVE FUN; after all, it's called a play!
Maile enjoys scuba diving and spending time with her family (both human and canine) on her time off.
For more information about Maile, please see her resume!