Job description

Looking for a Costume Designer for the show, alt Hamlet, an adaptation of Hamlet that is a response to the Dodd supreme court decision. This is a carnivalesque interpretation of two Berkeley sisters finding out that their father killed their mother

Silver Glass is a NYC experimental theatre company that presents socially relevant work. Previous shows include Quantum Debt, about the student debt crisis and Life, an exploration of the effects of artificial intelligence on our lives.

www.silverglassprods.org
www.althamlet.com

The Costume Designer will be responsible for the costume design of alt Hamlet. This will be a minimalist costume with an emphasis on sparseness and found elements rather than constructed pieces. The Designer will collaborate with the Director to design costumes to fit space and budget. The Costume Designer will be asked to complete the design for the costume, create it and explain it to the cast/crew. We are looking for a creative problem solver who approaches their work with a positive attitude and thrives being in a team environment.

Send cover letter and resume with relevant experience to: silverglassjobs at gmail dot com with “Costume Designer” in the subject line. 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, ~06/29/23).
• Attend first fitting (measurements) (07/13/23).
• Attend second fitting (08/22/23).
• Attend tech rehearsal (09/06/23).
• Load-in costumes
• Explain costumes to cast

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: $500 for the run. Production covers cost of costume materials.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New York, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Fashion design (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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