top of page
Photo of a young woman with blonde hair wearing a hummingbird earring.

Who are you?

My name is Katherine (Kay) Telkamp (She/He/They), and I am a Properties Artisan and Technician based in Mankato, Minnesota. I hold a B.S. in Theatre from South Dakota State University and a M.F.A. in Production Design and Technology from Ohio University. Outside of work, I enjoy writing, music, tabletop gaming, and reading.

What do you do?

Currently, I am working freelance as a designer, writer, and artist. I have experience with being a propmaster, shop manager, and artisan. I've done plays, musicals, and interactive experiences of all kinds. I take pride in my attention to detail with every show I work on. I also have some experience teaching and mentoring, helping other artisans learn about puppetry, sewing, and painting.

Photo of a young woman smiling while holding a sleeping bird.

Kay Does Props!

Photo of a young woman wearing circular glasses, smiling in front of green and blue lights.

What have you made?

I've taught classes, I've been a Propmaster for productions academically and professionally, and worked as an artisan, props run crew, actor, and special effects designer. If you'd like to see what shows I've worked on, you can check out my Projects page, or if you'd like to explore my skills, you can check out my Skills page.

© 2026 Katherine Telkamp

Background image from James Sowerby's A New Elucidation of Colours, Original, Prismatic, and Material (1809)

  • Link to Facebook
  • Link to Instagram
  • Link to LinkedIn
bottom of page