designer | Bradley Jensen

As a costume designer, I strive to tell stories honestly and beautifully. I find equal delight in designing the subtleties of contemporary, everyday plays and the magic of fantasy and traditional theatrical costumes. I am an organized manager as well as designer and a strong collaborator who loves working closely with other creatives to bring stories to life.

"Costumes – designed by the endlessly talented Bradley Robert Jensen – are one of the many reasons this “Chicago” is such a stunning success. Rather than drab prison wear (fashion is clearly important to these ladies), the basic jail clothing becomes stylish hotness for the merry murderesses of Cook County Jail, starting with the rousing, funny “Cell Block Tango,” where each of the six is clothed in short black-and-white striped outfits, garters and black stockings"- Jonathan Turner, Our Quad Cities (Chicago)

"From the gray-clad ensemble of tap-dancing chimney sweeps to a striking kaleidoscope of variegated fantasy colors, to Mary Poppins' and Bert's red and white, perfectly paired outfits, Jensen came through, yet again, with an astounding panorama of visual magic that perfectly suited the story and the characters. Bravo!" -Mischa Hooker, River City Reader (Mary Poppins)

"Bradley Robert Jensen’s costumes are luscious and fun. He continues to top himself with every show." Chris Hicks, WVIK (Chicago)

"Bradley Robert Jensen’s costume design is also among his best yet, with clever uses of color (or lack thereof) and ongoing updates to each character's look." Alexander Richardson- River City Reader (Eurydice)

"Costuming by Bradley Robert Jensen is simple and expertly versatile to subtly suggest the multiple changes each actor needs to morph in and out of the characters they portray."- Chris Hicks, WVIK (Come From Away)

"Some of Baskerville's effective humor stems from slick onstage costume changes... Costume and wig designer Bradley Robert Jensen delivered admirably in both quantity and quality"- Pamela Briggs, River City Reader (Baskerville)

"Costumer Bradley Robert Jensen absolutely knocked it out of the park with the wardrobe he designed for this show...the Addams Family have pretty iconic looks, so a less ambitious costumer probably would've just tried to imitate the basics. But Jensen put a unique spin on all the outfits. I was in love."- Kitty Hooker, River City Reader (Addams Family)

"When a cast of 13 represents thousands of airplane refugees on 9/11, the costumer must be a stalwart, efficient pro. Jensen is. Actors playing small-towners, tourists, and more wore ensembles from blue-collar clothing to airline uniforms that were believable, eye-pleasing, and easy to don and doff. Mission accomplished." -Pamela Briggs, River City Reader (Come From Away)

"Bradley Robert Jensen’s costuming is nothing short of miraculous in scope, quality and quantity"- Chris Hicks, WVIK (Mary Poppins)