COSTUME APPRENTICESHIP

Costume Design Apprentices are expected to:

• Collaborate with Mentor to set specific, costume-related learning goals (e.g., independently constructing a costume piece, mastering basic alterations, etc.).
• Attend  production meetings to help  build professional relationships and understand the collaborative nature of theatrical work.
• Establish a schedule that supports the apprentice in achieving their minimum 50 required hours, with attention to build, fitting, and tech periods.
• Arrange 1–2 check-in meetings (which can occur during build time, rehearsals, or fittings) to evaluate progress, discuss challenges, and adjust goals if necessary.

Costume Design Assistant/Apprenticeship hours (minimum 50) can include:

• One-on-one planning and design meetings with the Costume Designer
• Production team meetings
• Taking cast measurements and recording costume notes
• Shopping trips for costume items and materials
• Costume construction and sewing
• Prepping costumes for fittings, assisting during fittings, and note-taking
• Performing or learning basic alterations and repairs
• Labeling, organizing, and prepping costume pieces for rehearsal and performance use
• Participation in designer runs, dress rehearsals and tech week to gain insight into backstage wardrobe needs and quick changes