Brianna Eckhaus

Biography

Brianna is thrilled to be joining the West Valley College Community. Originally from Salinas, California, Brianna began her costuming experience as a community college student, where she learned by working as a stitcher on the theater’s extensive season. After transferring to UC Irvine, she worked in the theater department’s costume shop. The professional network she built there launched a prolific career in costume design and wardrobe supervision throughout Southern California.

Her theater credits include designing numerous plays, musicals, and operas for Chapman University and Irvine Valley College. Her professional portfolio features costume design for Humble Boy at The Western Stage, as well as assisting for La bohème and Das Rheingold for Pacific Symphony.

Brianna is endlessly grateful to West Valley College to give her the opportunity to return to the South Bay Area. When she’s not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family and the many cats in her life.

Education

Drama, BA
University of California,

Irvine Theater Arts, AA-T
Hartnell College