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Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.

Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird
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Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.

Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird
Job (Bragg Creek): Costumer/Seamstress – Spring Production Job (Bragg Creek): Costumer/Seamstress – Spring Production Swamp Donkey Musical Theatre Society is looking for a Costume Designer/Lead Seamstress & Wardrober for our production of The Wizard of Oz which runs from May 22 to 24, 2020.

Honorarium: $300
Show Dates: May 22 to 24, 2020
Duties: Collaborate with the Director on establishing a costume design
Collaborate with the Director, Set Designer, and Lighting Designer on establishing a colour palette
Create a costume plot
Present design concept at rehearsal in collaboration with the Director
Take measurements of all cast members
Buy, rent, or borrow costumes and accessories (shoes, hats, gloves, jewelry, purses, etc.), within the production budget and in consultation with the Production Manager
Sew costumes as required
Recruit and coordinate additional seamstresses/seamsters to sew costumes with the assistance of the Volunteer Coordinator
Supervise the seamstresses/seamsters




Attend production meetings, as required
Supply rehearsal costumes
Attend at rehearsals, as required
Coordinate a costume parade in consultation with the Production Manager and Director
Attend at dress rehearsal
Recruit and coordinate dressers for costume changes with the assistance of the Volunteer Coordinator
Supervise dressers
Make arrangements for costume repairs and cleaning during the run
Arrange for cleaning and returns of any rented or borrowed costumes or accessories
Work within a budget
Skills: Robust visual sense
Ability to draw
Knowledge of clothing styles and history
Strong sewing skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication, collaborative, and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate people
Willingness to work with a number of people with a range of ages, experiences, and abilities
Enthusiasm for the project
Availability: January to May 2020
Tech Week: May 17 to 21, 2020
Sunday May 17, 2020 – run through 2:00 to 8:00 p.m.

May 18 to 21, 2020 – tech rehearsals and dress rehearsals – available every evening
The successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check at his/her cost.

We thank all applicants for their interest.

However, only successful applicants will be contacted.

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