POSITION DESCRIPTION/SCOPE OF WORK COSTUME SHOP/WARDROBE FELLOW Seasonal Salaried Immediate Supervisor(s): Costume Shop Manager, Assistant Costume Shop Manager Schedule: TBD Salary: $600/wk (40 hours) Housing (if needed): Information available upon request Start Date: June 29 End Date: August 1 STATEMENT OF JOB: The Costume Shop/Wardrobe Fellow will work with wardrobe staff to coordinate the care, management and organization of costumes as assigned and assist with the building, altering, painting/dyeing of costumes as assigned. JOB DUTIES: GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: ● Reporting to work on time, prepared to work. ● Completing assigned daily tasks. ● Follow and practice safe work methods and safety procedures. ● Follow procedures and policies in the Seasonal Employee Handbook. ● Follow any and all Hangar Theatre Company and Health Department Guidelines related to COVID-19 SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: ● Running wardrobe for Mainstage productions as assigned. ● Attending the designer run before technical rehearsals begin. ● Attending Production Meetings as needed. ● Coordinating with Stage Management in creating a running plot with entrances, exits, and timings. ● Preparing the wardrobe area, dressing rooms, and possible backstage quick-change areas for tech rehearsals and performances. ● Preparing and maintaining all costumes and costume pieces for tech rehearsals and performances; seeing that the standards set in tech rehearsals are maintained throughout the run of the show. ● Assisting actors as needed and requested in dressing prior to and during performances. ● Organizing and implementing efficient quick changes as needed. ● Maintaining the wardrobe room, as well as its supplies and equipment ● Organizing an efficient strike for each production, including the cleaning of all costumes and costume pieces, and their return to the costume shop/stock in coordination with the Costume Shop Manager. ● Communicating with Stage Management and the Costume Shop Manager ● Assisting with construction of costumes, including using patterns and pattern assembly, and craftwork. ● Assisting with actor fittings, purchasing costume pieces, organization of costumes ● Striking of shows, including restocking and returning costumes. ● Related duties as required by the Costume Shop Manager. ● Adhere to the theatre’s safety policies. ● Approach and carry out duties, as designated above, with a positive attitude. ● Additional duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: ● Previous summer theatre experience (preferred) ● Maintaining a calm demeanor and a sense of humor ● Stitching (both hand and machine) and serging (preferred) ● Experience executing quick changes ● Valid Driver’s License and vehicle (preferred) ● Ability to work with actors ● Operation of industrial and domestic irons ● Willingness to work within a rigorous time schedule with a variety of personalities and skill levels ● Willingness to learn new skills ● Well-developed communication skills. ● Capacity to solve problems and engage in creative thinking about challenges; Ability to brainstorm ideas in a group setting. ● Maturity and understanding of the artistic process and excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and diplomacy skills ● Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment. ● Ability to manage an irregular schedule
