PRESS
Monica Cliff: At Work Behind the Scenes
“Cliff is a person of prodigious energies, a community connector whose interests spring from an investment in culture and a curiosity about how people work together in “living systems.” - Lindsay Christians, The Capital Times
To read the full article published on November 24th, 2021 on The Capital Times by Lindsay Christians, please click on the picture.
Monica Cliff working at her studio. Photograph by Ruthie Hauge
CultivArte Colectivo present the Latino Arts Festival, An Artistic Plaza of Synergy
“CultivArte Colectivo was formed back in January as a result of the graduate studies work Monica Cliff was going at Edgewood College.” - Jonathan Gramling, The Capital City Hues.
To read the full article published on September 6th, 2021 on The Capital City Hues by Jonathan Gramling, please click on the picture.
CultivArte Colectivo Latinx Arts Festival, Madison, WI. Photographs by Gina Gomez.
Teatro ñ provides Madison with a much-needed Hispanic community theater company
“Teatro ñ is a way to create “community through art.”
To read the full article published on January 18th, 2021 on Madison 365 by Ayomi Wolff, please click on the picture.
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” - Costume Design by Monica Cliff
Photograph by Tom Klingele
Teatro ñ, Madison’s Hispanic Theater Company
A Midsummer Night’s Dream - Review
"Smart costuming and makeup choices by designer Monica Cliff gives the audience a clear picture of just who these characters are from the moment they step onstage."- Conan Carter, Isthmus.
To read the full article published on March 16th, 2015 on Isthmus by Conan Carter please click on the picture.
James and the Giant Peach - Review
A whimsical circus spectacle
"Monica Cliff's costumes reflect a steampunk vibe..."
Click on the picture to read the full article published on October 14, 2014 on Isthmus by Gwendolyn Rice.
Photograph by Tom Klingele
“James and the Giant Peach” - Costume Design
Photography Tom Klingele
Madison's Best of the Arts 2014
"The real stars of this charming, beautifully staged play were the inventive, playground-influenced set by Keith Pitts and cool, steampunk-inspired costumes by Monica Cliff. I loved the black-and-white striped satin dress for the spider, Erica Halverson's centipede get-up covered in boots and the whimsical feel of the whole production."- Lindsay Christians. The Cap Times, Madison WI.
To read the full article click on the left picture.
Photograph by Lumi Photo
Seussical the Musical - Review
Whimsical and Witty
"Every part of the show dazzles, from the whimsical costumes (designed by Monica Cliff) to the stage and set pieces (designed by Keith Pitts) that constantly transform..."- Gwendolyn Rice, Isthmus.
Click on the picture to read the full article published by the Isthmus on March 1st, 2017 by Gwendolyn Rice.
Too Many Frogs! - Interview
Plethora of Puppets
"The production features the puppet-making magic of Madison's Monica Cliff, who created not one but three styles of hand-operated performers: shadow puppets made from cut-outs; rod puppets with expressive, hand-carved faces; and "Muppets"-style puppets fabricated from upholstery foam and fabric." - Gayle Worland, Wisconsin State Journal.
To read the full article published on February 13th, 2013 by Gayle Worland from the Wisconsin State Journal please click one the picture below.
Photograph by John Hart
A Christmas Carol - Interview
Drinks with... Monica Cliff
"One of the predominant images from the Children's Theater of Madison production of "A Christmas Carol" the past several seasons is the towering puppet of the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come with the eerie bony pointing hand."- Melanie Conklin, WSJ
To read the full interview published on December 7th, 2008 please click on the picture below.
Photograph by Tom Klingele