Behind The Seams
The Mind Behind A&M’s Dance Costumes:
D’ Mya Tabron
“What excites me most is being able to work with both disciplines,” Tabron said. “At most places, they’re very separate, but here, I get to collaborate with both It’s fun and keeps things interesting ”
Tabron’s passion for costume design shines brightest when she’s working on fantastical projects. She’s worked on Little Shop of Horrors, where she brought life to the deadly Audrey II. “I love the designs that make no sense but are super fun.” Tabron said “You won’t see my version again, or anything like it,” she laughs
Her recent work on the spring dance production Perpetual Motion showed the adaptability she brings to A&M Joining the project late, Tabron had to quickly get acquainted with the visions of the choreographers Working with costumes inspired by the glitz and glamour of a ‘90s nightclub, D’Mya had a lot to work with. “It was a lot of bouncing ideas back and forth, balancing grand visions with our tight timeline,” she explains.
By Leticia Schenkel ‘26 | Editor
Stepping into the world of theater and dance at Texas A&M University, D’Mya Tabron brings a fresh perspective and infectious enthusiasm as the new Costume Shop Manager
Tabron’s journey began at Columbia College Chicago, where she earned her degree in theater design and technology with a concentration in costume design. After graduation, she worked at Emory University as the costume shop coordinator, where she was excited to manage her own costume shop. In January 2025, she joined Texas A&M, working with both theater and dance.
Time constraints proved to be the biggest challenge, with only a month to prepare costumes for 21 dancers. Tabron credits her student workers for their dedication and teamwork “It was all hands on deck Every time I threw something out, they were ready to tackle it We learned a lot about planning ahead for next year ”
The costumes themselves were designed to tell a story and complement the performance. “We added rhinestones and twirly skirts so the light would catch them,” Tabron says “It was exciting to see something so different!”
