Job (Bragg Creek): Costumer/Seamstress – Spring Production

Theatre Alberta; Bragg Creek; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Swamp Donkey Musical Theatre Society is looking for a Costume Designer/Lead Seamstress & Wardrober for our production of The Wizard of Oz which runs from May 22 to 24, 2020.

Honorarium: $300. Show Dates: May 22 to 24, 2020. Duties include collaborating with Director, creating costume plot, taking measurements, buying/renting costumes, sewing, supervising staff, attending rehearsals, and coordinating dressers and costume repairs within the budget.

Qualifications

• Strong visual sense for designing costumes.
• Ability to draw and present design concepts.
• Knowledge of historical and contemporary clothing styles.
• Proficient sewing skills and fabric work.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director on establishing a costume design.
• Collaborate with the Director, Set Designer, and Lighting Designer on colour palette.
• Create a costume plot and concept presentations.
• Take measurements of all cast members.
• Buy, rent, or borrow costumes and accessories within the production budget.
• Sew costumes as required and supervise others.
• Recruit and coordinate additional seamstresses/seamsters.
• Attend production meetings and rehearsals as required.
• Coordinate costume parade and dress rehearsals with the team.
• Arrange for cleaning and returns of rented costumes.

Skills

Strong visual sense

Ability to draw

Knowledge of clothing styles

Strong sewing skills

Interpersonal & organizational skills

Lead and motivate people

Collaborative with multiple ages

Enthusiasm for the project

Job description

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The Virgin Trial – Alberta Theatre Projects The Virgin Trial
Alberta Theatre Projects

Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird

Photo Credits

Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird

Job (Bragg Creek): Costumer/Seamstress – Spring Production

Job (Bragg Creek): Costumer/Seamstress – Spring Production

Swamp Donkey Musical Theatre Society is looking for a Costume Designer/Lead Seamstress & Wardrober for our production of The Wizard of Oz which runs from May 22 to 24, 2020.

Honorarium: $300

Show Dates: May 22 to 24, 2020

Duties:

• Collaborate with the Director on establishing a costume design
• Collaborate with the Director, Set Designer, and Lighting Designer on establishing a colour palette
• Create a costume plot
• Present design concept at rehearsal in collaboration with the Director
• Take measurements of all cast members
• Buy, rent, or borrow costumes and accessories (shoes, hats, gloves, jewelry, purses, etc.), within the production budget and in consultation with the Production Manager
• Sew costumes as required
• Recruit and coordinate additional seamstresses/seamsters to sew costumes with the assistance of the Volunteer Coordinator
• Supervise the seamstresses/seamsters
• Attend production meetings, as required
• Supply rehearsal costumes
• Attend at rehearsals, as required
• Coordinate a costume parade in consultation with the Production Manager and Director
• Attend at dress rehearsal
• Recruit and coordinate dressers for costume changes with the assistance of the Volunteer Coordinator
• Supervise dressers
• Make arrangements for costume repairs and cleaning during the run
• Arrange for cleaning and returns of any rented or borrowed costumes or accessories
• Work within a budget

Skills:

• Strong visual sense
• Ability to draw
• Knowledge of clothing styles and history
• Strong sewing skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, collaborative, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate people
• Willingness to work with a number of people with a range of ages, experiences, and abilities
• Enthusiasm for the project

Availability:

January to May 2020

Tech Week: May 17 to 21, 2020
Sunday May 17, 2020 – run through 2:00 to 8:00 p.m.
May 18 to 21, 2020 – tech rehearsals and dress rehearsals – available every evening

The successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check at his/her cost.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only successful applicants will be contacted.

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