Head of Costume Shop

theatreWashington; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 20,475 - 29,575; Full time

Job summary

theatreWashington is seeking a Costume Shop Head for an intensive summer program in Virginia. Responsibilities include creating costumes for five productions, managing the costume shop, and training high school students in sewing skills. The position offers a salary of $450-$650 per week for 7-8 weeks, plus room and board. The production schedule is tight, necessitating alterations from a large existing costume stock. Dates are June 19 to August 10, on-site at Christchurch Boarding School.

Responsibilities

• Create costumes for 5 productions while managing the shop.
• Train high school students in basic to advanced sewing skills.
• Alter most costumes from existing stock of 4,000+.

Job description

$450-$650/week plus room and board for 7-8 weeks.

Create costumes for 5 productions, while managing the shop with one assistant, and training a small crew of high school students, to assist you by teaching basic to advanced sewing skills. The production schedule is very tight; hence, most of the costumes will be altered from our existing stock of 4,000+. The Shop Head often designs two of the plays. Design fees are in addition to the base salary.

Dates: Jun 19 – Aug 10.
Location: In residence at Christchurch Boarding School in Saluda, VA.