An expert in costume aging, distressing, dyeing and painting, Marliss Jensen has dyed/painted costumes for more than 75 theatrical productions, both locally and nationally. She began her career in 1969 as painter/dyer for Minneapolis’ Tyrone Guthrie Theatre, and in 1985 established IRIS COLOR STUDIO specializing in hand painted fabric design and production.Some of her theatrical production credits include the following:

Minnesota Opera Company, Grapes of Wrath  (World Premier), 2007;Elephant Man, 2006; Orazi & Curiazi, 2006; Magic Flute, 1997

Detroit Opera House, Margaret Garner  (World Premier), 2005

Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Cats, '03; Fiddler on the Roof, '87; Annie, '84

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, The Tale of Genji, 2000

Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Comedy of Errors, 1998

Walt Disney Theatrical Productions, The Lion King (Original Broadway Prod.)

Guthrie Theatre, Shakespeare Histories, '90; The Tempest, '70; Julius Caesar,'69

Goodspeed Opera House, One Touch of Venus, 1987

Childrens Theatre Company,The Adventures of Babar & The Secret Garden, '83