About Mads

Madison Queen started her career as a young child, who played endless amounts of dress up. Every stuffed animal had an outfit, that Madison sewed herself.

As an adult she became more serious with her passions as she went on to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Costume Technology at Southern Oregon University.

After graduation, she went on to work at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Maine State Music Theatre, Surflight Theatre, and Camelot Theatre.

She later obtained her Masters of Fine Arts Degree in Theatre Design and Technology from the University of Southern Mississippi.

Currently, Madison is the Costume Director for Maine State Music Theatre, where she oversees the Costume Shop, Wardrobe Crew, Wigs and Makeup, and Costume Rentals Departments.

Mads has filled various production roles such as costume designer, hair and makeup designer, costume shop manager, draper, first hand, crafts artisan and wardrobe crew. She has also taught several introduction sewing courses for undergraduate and graduate students.

Madison handles new challenges with creativity, grace and a smile. 

Madison’s Position On Diversity

My costume shop is an inclusive environment. All ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, genders, body shapes and sizes are celebrated in my costume shop. I instill in my students and staff that all bodies are beautiful. Each body a canvas to create our art as costume designers. They must all be loved, accepted, and respected

Actions I take to ensure that everyone feels supported in the shop include:

  • Continuous research on BIPOC hair and makeup practices.

  • Communication and consultation with cast members and students about aspects of their design.

  • Communicate the celebration of individuality, that all skin tones, hair textures, body types, genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds are welcome and loved, not an inconvenience.

  • Seek help and advice from those with experiences that differ from mine.

  • Diversify my renderings, research plates, and lessons. 

  • In fittings, communicate and ask about touch boundaries.