Dirk Niedballa is a Jacksonville‑based costume designer making his mainstage debut with Victor/Victoria. Originally from Germany, he’s spent years building, altering, and quietly obsessing over garments in ways that most people would probably consider a personality trait. Taking on his first production and at this scale, has been equal parts challenge, puzzling, and a long‑awaited opportunity. He wants to express how over the moon grateful he is to Julie and Lee for trusting him with this Show!

What he enjoys most is the moment an actor steps into a piece and something shifts: energy, posture, the feeling that the character has finally arrived. Those reactions are what makes it all worth it! When he’s not in the shop, Dirk can usually be found thrifting for treasures, cooking for one, taking the dog on a hike or pretending to be Mama Rose in the shower.

He sends his love and thanks to a wonderful cast and community that has welcomed him with open arms, allowing him to become himself again! He is grateful to be here and still thinks it’s all a dream!

“Thank you Oma, you were the beginning, the spark… you are here in every stitch and this next chapter is for you!”