Immersive King Lear — Assistant Costume Designer

Playbill, Inc.

New York, Northern (NY, KY)

Hybrid

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

The Secret Theatre is seeking an Assistant Costume Designer to support the immersive production of King Lear. You will assist in building costumes and props under the guidance of Resident Costume Designer Sarah Hudkins, with the show staged in Long Island City, NY.

Makeup or hair experience is a plus but not required. The assignment runs from Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026, at a rate of $250 per gig.

Qualifications

  • Experience in building costumes and props.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with building costumes and props for the show.

Job description

The Secret Theatre is seeking an Assistant Costume Designer to support the immersive production of King Lear. You will assist in building costumes and props under the guidance of Resident Costume Designer Sarah Hudkins, with the show staged in Long Island City, NY.

Makeup or hair experience is a plus but not required. The assignment runs from Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026, at a rate of $250 per gig.

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