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Form of workWorks with: Master Instructor, Stage Directors, Performers
Duties may include but are not limited to:
Preparations before the beginning of the program:
- Read and become familiar with the Script(s)
- Meet with the Director(s) to understand vision(s) for the scene(s)
- In coordination with the Stage Manager, arrange fittings for the cast to be measured.
- Assemble a "show bible" to consolidate all pertinent information to the preparation of costumes: contact sheet, measurement sheets, costume sketches/images, fabric swatches, research materials, rental information, etc.
Program Activities:
- Arrange for borrowing privileges with local companies
- Assist in pulling costumes
- Unpack any borrowed/purchased costumes, taking note of cleanliness and damage; documenting any issues or concerns.
- Assist with online and in town purchasing.
- Track all production expenditures
- In coordination with the Stage Manager, arranging for fittings of all costumes
- Hold individual costume fittings with each actor
- Complete any alterations.
- Providing rehearsal costumes for the performers, as requested by the Director or Stage Manager
Preparations for performance:
- Making sure the dressing rooms are set up properly, prior to first dress rehearsal
- Hold a costume parade for each director before dress rehearsals and integrate notes/changes before first dress rehearsal
- Oversee the inventory of costumes after each performance and ensuring that all costumes are properly stored.
Preferred skills:
- Basic hand and machine sewing skills.
- Experience working in a costume shop (professional or educational)
- Must be able to work collaboratively with production team
- Must be organized, able to work independently, and possess good time-management skills
- Good written and spoken communication skills
Timetable:
- Pull costumes from IC stock between May 1- May 12 (before semester end)
- Pull costumes from R2P &/or CRS, etc. (before program start)
- Fittings between May 21- June 2
- Tech/Dress/Performance June 6- June 9
- Postproduction:
- Collect/Repair/Clean/Return June 10-12
June 11, 2024 - Return/Restore
Compensation: $14.60/Hour @ 96 Hours
Instruction to Applicants:
Interested applicants must apply online at ithaca.edu/jobs and attach a resume and cover letter. Questions about online application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at humanresources@ithaca.edu. Screening of applications will begin immediately.
Submit resume and cover letter. In the cover letter, discuss your experience and applicable skills relating to the position description.
Preference will be given to students with Federal Work Study (FWS) eligibility. For questions, please contact Student Employment at StudentEmployment@ithaca.edu.
Ithaca College strives to offer experiential learning opportunities through its student employment programming, designing all student positions around a range of transferable skills desired by recruiters across a range of industries. As a student employee at Ithaca College, you will have the opportunity to utilize skills developed within the classroom and to put them into practice in a professional setting.
Preference for student employment positions is granted to students with Federal Work Study (FWS) eligibility.
To learn more about IC Student Employment, please visit our website. For questions about this job, please contact the Hiring Manager listed on this posting or StudentEmployment@Ithaca.edu.
