Mel Ng (she/her)

  • New York, Los Angeles

I am a queer femme artist and costume designer. Born in Hong Kong and raised in Singapore, I came to the theater as a site for community-driven change.

I love stories and projects that center queer themes, diverse bodies, music and adventurous movement. My work honors the needs and desires of the body, empowering and affirming my collaborators through clothing. My aesthetic is playful, glamorous and intuitive.

Outside of the theater, you can find me ocean-swimming, giving tarot readings, writing poetry and practicing reiki. You can learn more about my tarot practice here - https://electrictranslation.com

Proud member of USA 829, Wingspace Theatrical Design. Formerly on theatre design faculty at NYU-Playwrights Horizons Theater School.

B.A: University of Chicago M.F.A: University of California-San Diego

Representation:
Ben Izzo, A3 Artists Agency
ben.izzo@a3artistsagency.com
646.461.0393

Earlier:

Alive N Well by Erin Courtney (Short Film, Porchlight Productions); dir Kate Bergstrom April 2022

California by Trish Harnetiaux (Clubbed Thumb, NY); dir Will Davis May 2022

Upcoming:

Good Enemy by Yilong Liu (Audible Theater at Minetta Lane, NY); dir Chay Yew October 2022

As You Like It by Shakespeare (La Jolla Playhouse, CA); dir Will Davis & Christopher Ashley November 2022