EPR - Costume Designer for Musical

South Fayette Township School District•McDonald, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The costume designer works with the director to provide all necessary costumes and accessories for the cast. This role is responsible for creating a costume plot for each cast member, choral numbers, and dance numbers. The designer will also create an inventory list of specific costume needs, research retail merchandise for possible costumes, and manage alterations and repairs. The duration of this activity is from January to April.

Requirements

Knowledge of costume design and construction
Knowledge of costume history
Understanding of dress making
Knowledge of fabrics and styles
Ability to sew to make necessary alterations and repairs

Responsibilities

Create a costume plot for each cast member, choral numbers, and dance numbers.
Create an inventory list of specific costume needs (what to make, what we have, and what is needed).
Research retail merchandise for possible costumes.
Attend meetings with Director to design the “homemade” costumes and to specify the costumes that need to be rented.
Conduct meetings with parent volunteers who have been given specific tasks.
Attend production staff meetings every two weeks with the Director.
Measure the cast, dancers, and chorus members for specific costume needs.
Organize all specific costume and accessory inventories.
Make necessary alterations and adjustments (before, during and after the production).
Attend all dress rehearsals and performances.
Obtain and return all costume rentals to the shop.
Deliver costumes with director to local dry cleaners.
Launder costumes after final performances at a local laundry mat.
Return costumes with director to rental shops, tuxedo stores, school, and/or individuals.