Kasey Turner
Please, Leave The Light On
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Kasey Turner (she/they) is an emerging costume manager and designer, from Meanjin. With particular interests in queer art and wardrobe sustainability, Kasey’s deep rooted connection to the arts throughout her life, have left an indelible mark on her journey; one she hopes she is able to capture and pass down to future generations.
Throughout her time studying a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Technical Production) at QUT, Kasey has gained practical experience across costume and stage management, working on a variety of productions, including: head of wardrobe for Bananaland (2024), after completing a technical placement for Bananaland (2023) with Brisbane Festival, wardrobe supervisor for Trent Dalton’s Love Stories Tour (2025) with Brisbane Festival, wardrobe supervisor for Brisbane Festival and Opera Queensland’s Eucalyptus (2024), wardrobe assistant for Dusty: The Musical (2025) by Prospero Arts, stage manager for CAKE (2023, 2024) by IMRSE, in which she was also nominated for Best Costume Design at the 2023 Matilda Awards, event and production assistant for ITD Events (2022-2025), wardrobe maintenance for Queensland Theatre Company (2024 - Current), and has recently completed a wardrobe management internship on MALACAÑANG MADE US at Queensland Theatre Company.
After graduating, Kasey aspires to expand her technical skills as a seamstress and wardrobe technician, and is very excited to venture into the future, creating inclusive, accessible and meaningful theatre.
Please, Leave The Light On
As a single bulb glows in an empty theatre, the ghost light shines. Not only a means for safety, but serving as a silent invitation, welcoming ghosts to the stage and allowing them to waltz in the spotlight.
Theatre’s magical essence transports an audience through space and time, but also enables itself to be experienced through realms.
The same thing is true for costumes. Even without an actor to embody the fabric, the detailed craftsmanship and intricacies embedded in the seams, capture the spirit of the art, allowing it to be appreciated, even if it's just through a ghostly silhouette.
Taking inspiration from the original showgirls of the 18th century and the extravagance of drag queens, Please, Leave the Light On combines Kasey’s love of avant-garde costuming with theatre superstition to create a sculptural representation of the indelible mark theatre has on a person; one which has shaped every element of her life.
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