Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Katelyn Montgomery

Chicago Help Initiative
Chicago
3
years of professional experience

Theatre represents a lifelong passion, rooted in a family legacy of directors, actors, and scenic designers. As a collaborative and adaptable theatre artist, expertise includes prop and scenery design, scenic carpentry, and technical direction, ensuring seamless integration of creativity with production demands. A B.A. in Graphic Design, combined with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, enhances the ability to create compelling visual elements that elevate each production.

Work History

Props Designer — By the Way, Meet Vera Stark

2 Months
Governors State University | 02.2026 - 04.2026

Props Designer — Rapornzel

3 Months
PrideArts | 09.2025 - 12.2025

Props Designer — Anon(ymous)

2 Months
Governors State University | 09.2025 - 11.2025

Scenic / Props Designer — Artemis Books & the Well-Meaning Man

2 Months
The Village Theater | 05.2025 - 07.2025

Scenic Designer — Pot Girls

3 Months
The Story Theatre | 12.2025 - 03.2026

Scenic Carpenter — Bonnie’s Last Flight

Rivendell Theatre | 08.2026undefined

Scenic Designer — Hail Mary/Maria

4 Months
Nova Entertainment | 04.2026 - 08.2026

Scenic Designer / Technical Director — Finding Nemo Kids

4 Months
Ovation Academy | 12.2025 - 04.2026

Scenic Designer / Production Manager — Calypso

2 Months
The Village Theater | 09.2025 - 11.2025

Volunteer — Chicago Help Initiative

2 Years 9 Months
Chicago Help Initiative | 01.2024 - Current
  • Create event materials and assist with meal service.

Designer — Columbia College Chicago

Columbia College Chicago | 01.2024undefined
  • Designed an accessible event program with maps, schedules, and biographies.

Education

B.A. - General Graphic Design

Columbia College Chicago | Chicago, IL | 01-2024

Additional coursework at Triton College and Colorado State University, including study abroad in Florence, Italy.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite
including Photoshop
Visual research and graphic details for production materials
Production coordination and project organization
Collaborative work with theater and community teams
Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Props and scenic design
Scenic painting and construction
Power tools proficiency
Budgeting and estimating

Timeline

Scenic Carpenter — Bonnie’s Last Flight

Rivendell Theatre
08.2026 Read More

Scenic Designer — Hail Mary/Maria

Nova Entertainment
04.2026 - 08.2026Read More

Props Designer — By the Way, Meet Vera Stark

Governors State University
02.2026 - 04.2026Read More

Scenic Designer — Pot Girls

The Story Theatre
12.2025 - 03.2026Read More

Scenic Designer / Technical Director — Finding Nemo Kids

Ovation Academy
12.2025 - 04.2026Read More

Props Designer — Rapornzel

PrideArts
09.2025 - 12.2025Read More

Props Designer — Anon(ymous)

Governors State University
09.2025 - 11.2025Read More

Scenic Designer / Production Manager — Calypso

The Village Theater
09.2025 - 11.2025Read More

Scenic / Props Designer — Artemis Books & the Well-Meaning Man

The Village Theater
05.2025 - 07.2025Read More

Volunteer — Chicago Help Initiative

Chicago Help Initiative
01.2024 - CurrentRead More

Designer — Columbia College Chicago

Columbia College Chicago
01.2024 Read More

Columbia College Chicago

B.A. from General Graphic Design
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Katelyn Montgomery