Costumes and Wardrobe Fellow
American Stage Theatre Company, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Career Opportunities with American Stage Company
Careers At American Stage Company
Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.
American Stage Theatre Company's Emerging Artists Fellowship Program is a paid program for early-career arts administrators and theatre production practitioners. Participants are given practical learning experiences and independent and collective projects, all while working as a part of a team with American Stage staff and guest artists.
The
Costume and Wardrobe Fellow
receives a practical overview of theatrical costume production. This role is responsible for helping to prepare, maintain, run, and strike costume elements for American Stage productions. The wardrobe fellow will assist the costume shop manager with day to day tasks (costume wigs/hair, and makeup), administrative tasks (pre-production planning, production meetings, tracking paperwork, office and storage organization), and will run wardrobe crew for shows as assigned. This fellow may be called upon to participate in many aspects of the department, so flexibility and adaptability are important. Proficient sewing and alteration skills are required. Previous experience in a theatre costume shop or a related area (fashion, etc.) is preferred.
Participation with the following tasks throughout the production process will include, but are not limited to:
Costume construction
Alterations and repairs
Organization of research and shop paperwork
Pulling, shopping, and tracking of returns of costume pieces and accessories
Tracking and organization of costumes
Wigs/hair, and stage makeup
Costume crafts
The
(Applications submitted prior to deadline will be reviewed ahead of time)
ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for consideration, applicants must:
Be at least 18 years old by the start of the program
BFA/BA or comparable experience in area of application
Be able to commit to a season long program
Reside in, or be able to relocate to, St. Petersburg or the Tampa Bay Area, housing is not included at this time
Have a strong desire to work in their selected department
Carefully read through the instructions and submit a thoughtfully completed application
Is willing to embrace and abide by American Stage’s Professional Conduct Policy (link here)
COMPENSATION Pay: $635/week stipend based on 35-40 hours of work per week (Housing is not included at this time)
Perks: Professional Development, networking opportunities, free tickets to American Stage productions, and more.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Attach the following:
Cover Letter Addressing the Following:
Why you want to work in this department at American Stage
What skills and experiences you bring to this department
What you hope to learn from this fellowship
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Two Letters of Recommendation
The cover letter, resume, and two letters of recommendation should be submitted as one PDF titled "lastname_firstname.pdf" (i.e. knowles_beyonce.pdf).
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Careers At American Stage Company
Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.
American Stage Theatre Company's Emerging Artists Fellowship Program is a paid program for early-career arts administrators and theatre production practitioners. Participants are given practical learning experiences and independent and collective projects, all while working as a part of a team with American Stage staff and guest artists.
The
Costume and Wardrobe Fellow
receives a practical overview of theatrical costume production. This role is responsible for helping to prepare, maintain, run, and strike costume elements for American Stage productions. The wardrobe fellow will assist the costume shop manager with day to day tasks (costume wigs/hair, and makeup), administrative tasks (pre-production planning, production meetings, tracking paperwork, office and storage organization), and will run wardrobe crew for shows as assigned. This fellow may be called upon to participate in many aspects of the department, so flexibility and adaptability are important. Proficient sewing and alteration skills are required. Previous experience in a theatre costume shop or a related area (fashion, etc.) is preferred.
Participation with the following tasks throughout the production process will include, but are not limited to:
Costume construction
Alterations and repairs
Organization of research and shop paperwork
Pulling, shopping, and tracking of returns of costume pieces and accessories
Tracking and organization of costumes
Wigs/hair, and stage makeup
Costume crafts
The
(Applications submitted prior to deadline will be reviewed ahead of time)
ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for consideration, applicants must:
Be at least 18 years old by the start of the program
BFA/BA or comparable experience in area of application
Be able to commit to a season long program
Reside in, or be able to relocate to, St. Petersburg or the Tampa Bay Area, housing is not included at this time
Have a strong desire to work in their selected department
Carefully read through the instructions and submit a thoughtfully completed application
Is willing to embrace and abide by American Stage’s Professional Conduct Policy (link here)
COMPENSATION Pay: $635/week stipend based on 35-40 hours of work per week (Housing is not included at this time)
Perks: Professional Development, networking opportunities, free tickets to American Stage productions, and more.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Attach the following:
Cover Letter Addressing the Following:
Why you want to work in this department at American Stage
What skills and experiences you bring to this department
What you hope to learn from this fellowship
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Two Letters of Recommendation
The cover letter, resume, and two letters of recommendation should be submitted as one PDF titled "lastname_firstname.pdf" (i.e. knowles_beyonce.pdf).
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