Teresa Peritz is the Costume Shop Supervisor and Faculty Designer for the Department of Theater and Dance. She holds a Bachelor of Music in vocal performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music and a MFA in Theatrical Design from Case Western Reserve University. Before she became a costume designer, Teresa was an opera singer.

She collaborates with PLAAY on the Move to adapt and customize harnesses as well as decorate the framing and some of the harnesses to enhance a child friendly environment.