Elizabeth Newton is a theatre artist based in Raleigh, North Carolina.  She specializes in Scenic Design, Properties Design, and Scenic Painting.

Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Meredith College and a Master of Fine Arts in Scenic Design and Technology from The University of Southern Mississippi.  Since receiving these degrees, she has had the opportunity to work with various university programs and theatre companies in North Carolina, Virginia, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and New York.

Elizabeth enjoys classical musicals and plays by history’s preeminent playwrights. She takes a well-researched approach to her designs and appreciates collaborating on projects that present a fully realized view of the world of the play. Elizabeth also utilizes bold choices and broad use of color in her scenic designs.

Some of her favorite productions to design include Brigadoon, Romeo and Juliet, The Women of Lockerbie, Oklahoma, Pride and Prejudice, and Urinetown.