Ella McDonald is a Theatrical Designer based in Los Angeles, CA.

Ella McDonald is a creative theatrical designer focused on creating meaningful stories through all elements of design. While studying theater at California State University, Long Beach, she worked on 11+ productions. As a designer, Ella works professionally with directors, actors, crew, and other design team members to lay out a vision from show concept to closing. She is no stranger to presenting her designs to the team, organizing meetings, and supervising a crew that would maintain the original design ideas throughout the show.

Ella is passionate about anything creative. She is a self-taught video editor with Adobe After Effects and Premiere, using her skills for journalism, assignments, and personal projects. She is an artist focused on visual appeal and aesthetics, making it a personal goal that anything she does is a complete and structured concept. She is proficient in administrative duties such as using Excel and Word, formulating professional emails, and responding to questions and requests.

While at California State University, Ella worked on the Student Association of Theatre Arts, providing a voice to the undergraduate Theatre Arts student body and facilitating positive change regarding their educational experience in the Theatre Arts Department. As an officer, she planned community events and ran their social media account.

She is excited by any and all design roles but is most experienced in Hair & Makeup Design, Costume Design, and Scenic & Props Design.