Opportunity
Do you have an eye for fashion and a love for theatre?
As our Costumier, you’ll transform cast members into their characters, ensuring they look their best on stage. From sourcing and designing costumes to supporting quick changes during performances, your creativity and resourcefulness will bring productions to life.
Key Responsibilities:
● Create a detailed costume plot for each cast member based on the production’s requirements, detailing what cast members are to provide themselves.
● Source costumes within budget using charity shops, online platforms, or hiring services, ensuring the most cost-effective solutions.
● Manage the maintenance and safe return of hired costumes, and maintain an accurate inventory of the costume store.
● Attend rehearsals to ensure costumes fit well and are practical for performances.
● Provide backstage support during show week, including quick changes, repairs, and ironing.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
You’ll combine creativity with practicality, playing a key role in the visual storytelling of our shows. It’s a chance to explore your flair for design while working closely with a passionate and supportive team.
What skills do I need?
● Creativity and an eye for detail – ability to bring characters to life through costume design.
● Budget management – sourcing cost-effective costumes while maintaining high production value.
● Basic sewing and alteration skills – ability to make minor costume adjustments and repairs.
● Organisation and time management – coordinating fittings, sourcing items, and keeping track of multiple costume pieces.
● Communication skills – working closely with the Director, cast, and production team to meet costume needs.
● Problem-solving – ability to make quick fixes during performances and adapt to last-minute costume issues.
Posted for
Shrewsbury Musical Theatre Company CIC
Interests
- Arts, Heritage and Entertainment
Activities
- Crafting & Repairing
- General Helping
- Practical Skills
Details
- Certificate of public and employers liability that covers young people in all their activities with you
- Child protection policy
- Complaints Policy and procedures
- Confidentiality Policy
- DBS Policy for staff and volunteers
- Diversity Policy
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Ex-offenders Policy
- Expenses Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Regular Risk assessments of the work environment
- Safeguarding
- Volunteer Task/Role description
- Volunteering Policy & Agreements
- Vulnerable Adults Policy
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 06/02/2025
End Date: 06/02/2026
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Availability Details
Time Commitment: 3-4 hours per week during pre-production and rehearsals, with increased hours during show week. Location: Flexible, with in-person work during rehearsals and performances.
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