Janie E. Howland

Janie E. Howland is an exceptionally talented and prolific American scenic designer and educator celebrated for her imaginative, evocative, and transformative stage environments. A graduate of both the University of Pennsylvania and Brandeis University, where she earned her MFA in Scenic Design, she has built an illustrious career spanning over three decades of continuous creation. Based in New England, she has designed hundreds of productions for prestigious regional companies, including the Lyric Stage Company of Boston, Actors' Shakespeare Project, and the American Repertory Theater, establishing herself as one of the most respected and vital visual storytellers in the contemporary American theater landscape. Known for her meticulous attention to architectural detail, innovative use of space, and deep collaboration with directors, Howland has crafted the visual worlds for a vast array of acclaimed plays and musicals. Her diverse portfolio ranges from intimate, raw contemporary dramas to grand, whimsical musical stagings that have captivated audiences of all ages. Her brilliant artistic contributions and enduring impact on the craft have been recognized with four prestigious Elliot Norton Awards and multiple Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE) Awards for Outstanding Scenic Design, solidifying her status as a visionary force and a cornerstone of the regional performing arts community.