Abra Berman Costume Design

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Abra Berman Costume Design A Bay Area based theatrical costume designer specializing in dance, opera, and drama. Theatrical costume design since 1984.

MFA 1997, UCLA School of Theatre, Film, and Television. Costume design for all theatrical disciplines.

A theatre critic described this pantsuit as a garish evening gown. As always, I’m flummoxed by what I put on stage vs w...
10/07/2026

A theatre critic described this pantsuit as a garish evening gown. As always, I’m flummoxed by what I put on stage vs what a person saw/remembered…

So Terry Dresbach, the COSTUME DESIGNER FROM OUTLANDER (as well as the genius who suggesting having the book series prod...
08/08/2026

So Terry Dresbach, the COSTUME DESIGNER FROM OUTLANDER (as well as the genius who suggesting having the book series produced) is a real person who interacts with her followers and is also a stratospheric goddess-like talent. I’m plotzing. I designed and built my wedding dress inspired by her design for the show. It’s currently in a bridal exhibit at Lacis Museum in Berkeley.

The summer ballet costume series I taught was so satisfying! Fabulous students stretching their skills, exploring, laug...
07/27/2026

The summer ballet costume series I taught was so satisfying! Fabulous students stretching their skills, exploring, laughing, and sewing!

07/15/2026

My favorite theatre pieces;
Cabaret, Sweeney Todd, King Lear, Tempest, M**O With the Hat, West Side Story, Secret Garden.

What are yours?

In-process shots of my student’s tutu and ballet bodice making classes at Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles. I’m a prou...
06/25/2026

In-process shots of my student’s tutu and ballet bodice making classes at Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles. I’m a proud mama duck!

Carl Lumley of San Francisco Playhouse fame (costumed by yours truly) is going to in a major blockbuster film that just ...
06/12/2026

Carl Lumley of San Francisco Playhouse fame (costumed by yours truly) is going to in a major blockbuster film that just wrapped! So excited to see him on the big screen!

My Ballet Bodice class at Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles has been so much fun. Being able to combine two of my great ...
06/12/2026

My Ballet Bodice class at Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles has been so much fun. Being able to combine two of my great loves, costume design and ballet, has been so satisfying. Looking forward to my next set of classes, the Romantic Tutu and the Classical Tutu. So. Much. Tulle!

06/09/2026

Prepare your fingers to waltz through yards of tulle and ribbon whilst you create a tutu worthy of a prima ballerina! Join us at Lacis for a series of workshops on classical ballet bodices, tutus, doublets, and lectures with award winning costume designer Abra Berman. Registration is now open at Lacismuseum.org

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