MINNESOTA OPERA COSTUME SHOP MANAGER
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Costume Shop Manager is responsible for managing the Costume
Shop, which includes the areas of costumes, wigs and makeup. This
position is responsible for overseeing all day to day shop activities
including personnel, equipment, supplies, inventory, workroom and
costume storage areas, and local costume rentals. The Costume Shop
Manager works under the Production Director to establish and maintain
expense budgets; contract and supervise designers; and hire and
supervise costume shop personnel, including makeup and wig
contractors. The Costume Shop Manager is also responsible for
overseeing all costume, wig, and makeup activities at the theater for
all rehearsals and performances.
Responsibilities:
Interviews, hires, and supervises personnel of costume shop
Supervises all Costume Shop, Wardrobe, and wig and makeup personnel
Attends all fittings to ensure consistency and construction standards
Consults closely with Drapers on construction of costumes to ensure
design and labor efficiency
Manages day to day expenses of costume shop
Works directly with Costume Designers to balance budget necessities
and design integrity
Attends all dress rehearsals
Communicates with Production Stage Manager regarding fittings,
rehearsal needs, and performer requests
Establishes dress calls, advises Production Stage Manager on
backstage layout, and coordinates all backstage costume activities
Creates “bible” for each production with financial, artistic, and
technical information
Maintains a positive and communicative atmosphere in the workroom and
mediates any conflicts among personnel or with designers
Coordinates shopping for all locally purchased production specific
costume items, as needed
Advises Production Director on budgeting of productions, working 1-3
years in advance of the actual performance
Manages production costume rentals in collaboration with the
Production Director and the Production Director’s Assistant
Manages all local and individual small costume rentals
Drapes, patterns, sews and designs, as required, under special
circumstances
Please send cover letter, résumé, and three references by November
10, 2006 to:
Kevin Ramach
Production Director
The Minnesota Opera
620 North First Street
Minneapolis, MN 5540
The Minnesota Opera is an AA/EOE employer