Acclaimed Costume Designer Myrna Colley-Lee's Legacy
Myrna Colley-Lee, born in Hamlet, North Carolina, in 1941, is a prominent American costume designer known for her pivotal role in the Black Theatre Movement. She obtained her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Women's College of the University of North Carolina and pursued a Master’s degree in scenic and costume design at Temple University in Philadelphia.
Colley-Lee began her design career in the late 1960s and has worked on over 70 productions in more than 50 national venues and regional theatres, including the Goodman Theatre and Steppenwolf Theatre. She was married to actor Morgan Freeman from 1984 until their divorce in December 2007.
Beyond theatre, she serves as a Commissioner for the Mississippi Arts Commission and is involved with several arts organizations. Her resilience was shaped by her experiences living in Liberia, where she contracted malaria.
Colley-Lee's career spans over five decades, showcasing her dedication to the arts.
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