The Costumes and Wardrobe Fellow receives a practical overview of the administration of costumes in theatre and is responsible for helping to prepare, maintain, and run productions. The fellow will assist the department in day to day tasks (costume and wig preparation), administrative tasks (pre-production planning, production meetings, tracking paperwork, office and storage organization), and will run shows as assigned. This fellow has a hand in all aspects of the department, so flexibility and adaptability are important. Tasks include but are not limited to; organization of research and shop paperwork, pulling and shopping costume pieces and accessories, participation in costume fittings, tracking and organization of costumes, throughout the production process.

The Stagecraft Fellowship provides an opportunity to be a vital part and contributing member of the Production Department of a professional regional theater. This Fellowship would focus on the main concentrations of Technical Theatre providing  training and mentorship opportunities, hands-on experience in and direct application of skills in but not limited to scenery construction, theatrical lighting, stage properties, and scenic painting.

The Stagecraft Fellowship would be an integral part of the theater company’s Production Department, focusing on serving the various areas of concentration in Technical Theater for the mainstage and outdoor musical production throughout the season. Assignments are designed to provide growth in responsibility and experience level depending on the resident’s developing goals, interests, and skill development. As a member of the Production Department, the Stagecraft Fellow will have the opportunity to attend department staff meetings and All Staff related meetings, including Equity, Diversity and Inclusion training.

Possible responsibilities would include, but are not limited to, construction, painting, and assembly of scenery, assisting in the hang, cable, focus, and programming in the electrics department, collecting and/or creating stage properties, participating in the strike, change-over, load-in, and technical rehearsal process of shows throughout the season.  

Requirements include proficientency with common scene shop tools, scenic construction, knowledge of standard theatrical lighting instruments, common theatrical procedures, and industry standards.   Ability to repeatedly lift, push, or maneuver 50-70 lbs, either alone or with assistance from others, climb and work on ladders. Production personnel are expected to follow safety procedures and maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Fellows work with our professional stage management team from pre-production through final performance. During the process, the candidate will have the opportunity to maintain paperwork, take line notes, be on book, preset and manage run crews for productions, and rehearse understudies, among other duties. Stage management fellows are required to attend daytime rehearsals and become an active run crew member during evening performances. In addition to mainstage productions, fellows will have the opportunity to stage manage other American Stage programming such as First Mondays, School Tour and other community events/programming throughout the season.