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: Oversee implementation, operation, and maintenance of all wardrobe needs for the summer season in a number of venues. Ensure costume designs/plots are built/executed as required per discussions with the artistic director, director, and designers. 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 Costume Manager will work closely with the Costume Designers, supervise Wardrobe Stitchers/Apprentices and will report to the Production Manager. The Costume Shop Manager will be responsible for the overall function of the costume shop.
MAINTENANCE: Supervise maintenance of all wardrobe equipment, costume maintenance/repair and any other show-related equipment and duties. Coordinate 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, or equivalent work experience. Working knowledge of 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
$600-$700/wk DOE
Housing and Travel provided
Ability to bring vehicle a plusTO APPLY: Please send letter of interest, resume, website/portfolio links to: Emily MacIntyre, Production Manager, emily@thesilco.org (Please include COSTUME SUPERVISOR in the subject line)