Job Description:

Theatre Aspen is seeking a Costume Designer for our Fall Education production, Anastasia.

Designers will be responsible for…

●        Providing a costume plot and sketches or representations necessary for execution of costumes and to design, select or approve all accessories.

●        To design, select or coordinate all costumes, including selections from the performer’s personal wardrobe when necessary.

●        Select appropriate costumes from stock, rental/purchase or other resources and coordinate their adaptation for the Production(s).

●        Track and maintain costume budget for production.

●        To oversee the fittings and attend appropriate rehearsals.

●        To approve hairstyles and/or select wigs, hairpieces, mustaches, beards, prosthetics and special make-up.

●        To attend the rehearsals as necessary to design the Production including Tech Rehearsals as agreed upon with Director.

●        To attend Production Meetings as scheduled by the Director and Production Manager

○        Production meetings prior to tech held virtually

●        To assist in striking, laundering, & restocking costumes as necessary in coordination with Education & Production staff.  

○        Costumes pulled but unused in the production will be struck by the designer prior to their departure

○        A clear and detailed laundry, strike, and restock plan will be provided for all costumes used in the production since designer will not be present for strike

Venues:

The District Theatre at Aspen Elementary School

SCHEDULE

Production meetings virtually at various times/dates as soon as the designer is hired.

First Visit: Arrival morning of October 7th, departure October 11th or 12th. First week consists of measurements, pulling from costume stock, compiling purchase list, and compiling list of base costume pieces/undergarments actors will need to provide.

Between visits purchases may be completed in person near designer’s base location if appropriate

Second Visit: Arrival November 4th or 5th, departure November 12th or 13th. Second week consists of final fittings and alterations, organization of costume racks, teaching actors about costume functionality/changes, restocking of unused pieces, and strike plan organization.

Job Type & Compensation:

Job Type: Contract

Compensation: $1,500 Design Fee

Travel stipend available depending on length of commute; housing can be provided if required. Preference will be given to designers within driving distance of Aspen, Colorado.

Interested applicants should submit a resume of relevant experience to vanessa@theatreaspen.org

Theatre Aspen is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, TA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We strongly encourage applications from people of color and members of underrepresented groups.