Joanna designed and coordinated costumes for The Atlanta Opera for more than 25 seasons. She has created original work for mainstage productions of Dead Man Walking, Così fan tutte, Fidelio, Cold Sassy Tree, La rondine, La traviata, Porgy and Bess, Romeo and Juliet, and many others. Her designs have been presented in the Discoveries series productions of Three Decembers, Maria de Buenos Aires, The Seven Deadly Sins, Yardbird, and Out of Darkness: Two Remain. Her work has also been featured at the Alliance Theatre, Theatrical Outfit, Aurora Theatre, Horizon Theatre, and 7 Stages. Her work at regional companies includes productions with Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Memphis Ballet, Augusta Ballet, and Music Mansion Theater.

Debut Production : Così Fan Tutti, 2000