Tinika Roland
(Costume Designer)

is a graduate of Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in apparel/fashion design. She earned a master’s degree in business leadership from Upper Iowa University with an emphasis in quality management and human resource management. Performing arts has always been one of Tinika’s first loves. Although she never pursued performing arts, she had the opportunity to perform in Dr. Rosenna Bakari’s production of Talking Trees at DMACC’s Ankeny campus which was the first time she shared the stage with her son, former Pyramid Theatre Company (PTC) actor, Khalil D. Adams. Tinika’s love for theatre opened opportunities to serve as house manager for PTC beginning with the 2015 production of A Soldier’s Play at the Des Moines Social Club. She served as assistant costume designer for the productions of A Raisin in the Sun, Hooded: Being Black for Dummies, Amen Corner, Mississippi Goddamn, and Prowess. She also assisted with props on the production of Intimate Apparel. In 2022, Tinika served as assistant stage manager for Beaufield Berry’s Buffalo Women, a co-production of PTC and The Playhouse. In addition, she served as the costume designer and props designer for PTC’s 2024 summer production of The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body. Tinika served as wardrobe assistant for Iowa Stage Theatre Company for the 2023 performances of Lyn Nottage’s Sweat. Tinika is currently working in higher education serving in various capacities as outreach coordinator, orientation coordinator, and academic advisor. She is the owner of INIKATAE’ Fashions & Consulting. Tinika is excited to work with the Last Stop on Market Street cast and production team.