Benjamin Burton (he/him) is a New York City-based costume designer and a proud union member of United Scenic Artists Local 829. He holds an MFA in Costume Design from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.
Benjamin's love of storytelling began with make-believe games he played with his brothers in the Ethiopian village where they grew up. His love for textiles began when he taught himself to knit in 3rd grade. He eventually earned degrees in Dramaturgy and Costume Design, merging his love for clothing and story.
Benjamin approaches design through a dramaturgical lens, establishing the culture and context of a story before designing its characters. He often employs myth and ritual in his work, and embraces the awesome and the absurd with equal enthusiasm.
Outside the studio, Benjamin enjoys writing, hosting parties, and running in Riverbank State Park.