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Description:Silver Glass Productions is seeking an experienced Costumer for the production of Hucka at the Players Theatre in NYC from 9/4-9/21. Hucka is an adaptation of Huck Finn that is the story of a woman's search for safe space.Silver Glass is a NYC movement-based company that presents socially relevant work. Previous shows include alt Hamlet, a response to the Dobbs Supreme Court decision and Quantum Debt, a show about the student debt crisis. The Costume Designer will be asked to procure costumes and do minor costume adjustments. We are looking for a creative problem solver who approaches their work with a positive attitude and thrives being in a team environment. www.silverglassprods.org www.silverglassprods.org/hucka Send cover letter and resume with relevant experience to: silverglassjobs at gmail dot com with “Costumer” in the subject line and previous costume samples or website where we can view your work. Indicate why you are a good fit for us. Must be NYC-based and have availability for all times listed. Responsibilities: • Meet with the producers and directors to define wardrobe requirements. • Prepare wardrobe concepts for presentation and feedback. • Procure costumes garments. • Participate in wardrobe fittings and production dress rehearsals. • Manage the project timelines, fitting schedules, and budgets. • Attend design meeting (1 hour, TBD, ~6/9/2025). • Attend measurements meeting (7/10/2025). • Finalize sketches with director (7/12 - 7/25). • Conduct fittings (8/19/2025). • Conduct Adjustments (9/2/2025). • Load-In Costumes (9/2/2025). o load-in costumes o explain costumes to cast • Strike Costumes (9/21/2025). Qualifications: • Motivated self-starter • Sewing skills • Excellent communication skills, professional manner, promptness, and a desire to collaborate are vital. • BFA/BA in costume design or fine art and at least 2 years professional experience. Compensation: $800. Production covers cost of costume materials. (We could not input $800 as a stipend amount, so we did the best we could. This is a job from 06/09/25 (initial meeting) - 9/21/25 (strike).) Requirements:Qualifications:• Motivated self-starter • Sewing skills • Excellent communication skills, professional manner, promptness, and a desire to collaborate are vital. • BFA/BA in costume design or fine art and at least 2 years professional experience. Prepare To Present:Send cover letter and resume with relevant experience to: silverglassjobs at gmail dot com with “Costumer” in the subject line and previous costume samples or website where we can view your work. Indicate why you are a good fit for us. Must be NYC-based and have availability for all times listed.
Application Deadline:
June 17, 2025
Job Start Date:
June 17, 2025
Job Duration:
3 months
Job/Audition Type:
Part Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Pay Scale:
From 800 to 800 USD/month
Job Location:
United States,
New York, New York |