Theatre SilCo is an Equity theatre in Silverthorne, Colorado currently accepting applications for a Seasonal Costume Shop Manager for the 2025 Summer Season. Productions include: Steel Magnolias, What the Constitution Means to Me, Escape to Margaritaville
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead Stitcher and Assistant Costume Shop Manager will ensure costume designs/plots are built/executed as required. Each design is to be ready and loaded in each tech week and should reflect high artistic quality and professional attention to detail. All designs must be maintained throughout the production run. Any costume notes needed during the course of the production are to be administered before the next scheduled performance.
DEPARTMENT SUPERVISION: The Stitcher/Asst Shop Manager will work closely with and support the Costume Designers, help supervise Apprentices and will report to the Costume Shop Manager.
MAINTENANCE: Provide or supervise maintenance of costume maintenance/repair and any other show-related equipment and duties. Team Lead for repairs, alterations or replacements as needed for built, rented, or stock garments.
STRIKE / CHANGEOVER: Plan and oversee all wardrobe strikes and changeovers of productions and special events.
QUALIFICATIONS: BA or BFA in technical theatre, costume design, fasion design or equivalent work experience. Working knowledge of draping, garment construction and alteration for theatrical use required. Knowledge of costume shop and wardrobe equipment and proper garment care, maintenance and storage required. Must display a positive attitude with a focus on people and our community. Demonstrate professional conduct at all times. Strong leadership skills. Comfortable working with both hired crew and volunteers of varying experience and abilities. Proficient oral and written communication skills. Ability to decipher costume plots, wardrobe track sheets, ground plans, and other design elements whether hand-written or via software technology.
PHYSICAL DEMAND: This job requires climbing stairs, using ladders, costume appliances, and tools. There is also a certain amount of lifting and carrying of up to 40 lbs.
DATES AND INFO:
Contract Start Date: June 2, 2025
Contract End Date: August 26, 2025
$550-$600/wk DOE
Housing and Travel provided
Ability to bring vehicle a plus
TO APPLY: Please send letter of interest, resume, website/portfolio links to: Emily MacIntyre, Production Manager, emily@thesilco.org (Please include STITCHER/ASST SHOP MANAGER in the subject line)