Present Laughter
Main Street Theatre
"But the costumes by Amber Stepanik are in another world entirely. Those wool trousers for Monica; that black and red ensemble for Joanna would be apt for an afternoon punnet of strawberries at Wimbledon; those close-cropped suits for sensible Liz; those luscious dressing gowns for Gerry – all perfect."
D.L. Groover, Houston Press, July 2023
"All are helped by James V. Thomas’s highly workable set design and some brilliant period costumes by Amber Stepanik."
Robert Donahoo, Houston Chronicle, July 2023
Cinderella
Main Street Theatre
"The book by Tom Briggs, adapted from Hammerstein and Robert L. Freedman's teleplay, is graceful, while the storybook setting (Liz Freese) and costumes (Amber Stepanik) serve the fairy tale ambiance with distinction..... And watch for that truly magical transformation into Cinderella's ball gown. Wondrous."
Houston Press November 29, 2022
Unlock’d
Queensbury Theatre
"Costumes by Kristin Knipp and Amber Stepanik are fabulously stunning."
Buzz Bellmont Review
"The costumes by Kristin Knipp and Amber Stepanik are a mix of colors and playful designs, from rich purple to bubblegum pink and “back then-ish” appropriate."
Houston Press February 17, 2018
The Elephant Man
Stageworks Theatre
"With period costume design by Amber Stepanik and Stageworks Theatre’s typical attention to detail, this all-too-real tale of agony should haunt and educate."
Houston Press June 6, 2017
Houston Press June 6, 2017
13 Rue de L'Amour
Theatre Southwest
"Wearing Amber Stepanik and Kohnitz's lush costumes – silk bustles and fur belows for days; wigs made out of whipped cream – she becomes a resistant, if pliant, Feydeau foil. Brian Heaton, as fop nephew Jean Pierre, should be tethered to the ground, since he's likely to float away; while Julie Oliver, as randy landlady Madame Spritzer, anchors the play with earthy delight."
Houston Press June 9, 2016
Houston Press June 9, 2016
Into the Woods
Stageworks Theatre
"Costume design is spot-on, courtesy of Amber Stepanik and Ellen Girdwood, but the standout has to be the get-up for Milky White the cow, played by Clairey “The Munch” Townsend."
Houston Press October 20, 2015
Houston Press October 20, 2015
The Beaux' Stratagem
Stageworks Theatre
"The costumes designed by Amber Stepanik are elaborate and beautiful. "
Houston Press June 4, 2014
Houston Press June 4, 2014