Costume Designer Jane Alois Stein (Wigs, Kevin Foster II) creates an almost timeless aesthetic- reminiscent of the 80’s and 90’s of the original work but also remarkably contemporary - suggesting that places like Bomont have an immutable universality.
— Carla Maria Verdino-Sullwold, Broadway World (re: Footloose)
Jane Alois Stein’s costumes are a feast of retro glam and small-town charm, from acid-wash jeans to preacher’s collars, each look adding flair and character without missing a beat.
— Eleanor Cade Busby, Boothbay Register (re: Footloose)
Jane Alois Stein’s costume (Kevin S. Foster II, wigs) are characterful and nostalgic nods to the 1940’s.
— Carla Maria Verdino-Sullwold, Broadway World (re: South Pacific)
Jane Alois Stein’s costumes (Kevin S. Foster II, wigs) colorfully and playfully recreate the era, conjuring up images of slim pants, wide crinolines, and lots of glitzy stage glamor.
— Carla Maria Verdino-Sullwold, Broadway World (re: The Buddy Holly Story)
The period accurate costumes credited to Jane Alois Stein keenly reflect the disparity of wealth among the different groups of passengers. While not all were elegant, they were all both accurate and visually interesting.
— Rich Mehrenberg, Broadway World (re: Titanic)
The entire effect is enhanced by Jane Alois Stein’s opulent costumes that define character and class.
— Carla Maria Verdino-Sullwold, Broadway World (re: Titanic)
The playful costume design by Jane Alois Stein provides the signifiers we need a regal kimono, a hobo army jacket, a ragged coat with patchwork motley.
— Glenn McDonald, INDY week (re: Burning Coal Theatre)
Costumes by Jane Alois Stein help set the play in its period and look like clothes worn by real people.
— Michael Wade Simpson, Culture Vulture (re: Bill W. and Dr. Bob)
. . . bevy of attendant nymphs deliver their poetry-speak like adenoidal dolls, while striking amusingly frigid poses in their stage tableaux. But they are never less than lovely in the gossamer costumes designed by Jane Alois Stein.
— Marilyn Stasio, Variety (re: Persephone)