Monthly Archives: October 2023

Organizational Overview:

TCT’s mission is to educate, entertain and engage audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming. We fulfill our mission through three primary programs:

• TCT MainStage at the Taft Theatre 
• TCT On Tour
• TCT Academy 

Vision: To awaken a lifelong love of theatre in children and the young at heart.

Core Beliefs:

• We believe in the power of theatre to enrich lives and create deeper understandings of people, cultures, and perspectives.
• We believe that our audiences deserve high quality experiences that are rich with wonder, honesty, compassion, joy, and wisdom.
• We believe that the arts and education are not mutually exclusive.
• We believe that the art we create must respect the diversity of our community.
• We believe in the power of integrated arts education to enrich our lives and our communities.

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati believes the stories on our stages and the work we do behind the scenes must reflect the diverse communities we serve. We believe inclusive work cultures spark wide-ranging, exploratory conversations and learning. Therefore, we strongly welcome and encourage people from all backgrounds, religions, gender identities, races, ethnicities, abilities, and ages to apply as we continue our commitment to diversity and build an inclusive environment at TCT.

Costume Shop Manager (Full-Time)

Position Overview:
The Costume Shop Manager will assist the organization in fulfilling its mission of educating, entertaining and engaging audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming. The Costume Shop Manager will be directly responsible for managing the daily operations of the costume shop; coordinating all costumes for tour and mainstage shows as well as coordinating all PR/Marketing costume needs throughout the season.
The Costume Shop Manager will be directly responsible for managing the Costume department. The Costume Shop Manager oversees our stock and our costume shop. The Costume Shop Manager will be responsible for hiring and managing all subcontractors including wardrobe, dressers, and the general over-hire of stitchers, cutters, drapers, pattern-makers, wig masters, and make-up personnel. The Costume Shop Manager will be the primary shop contact with guest designers, coordinating purchases of shop and show materials.
The Costume Shop Manager reports directly to the Director of Production. Direct reports to this position are the Asst. Costume Shop Manager and Costume Shop Assistant.

Responsibilities:
The Costume Shop Manager responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Facilitates design and garment creation for each production
• Collaborates with designers to create cost effective costumes
• Work with Director of Production to prepare and maintain fiscal documents for the Costume Shop
• Work within the assigned budget by tracking costume material, supply, and labor budgets
• Monitor and reconcile costume shop expenditures
• Attend scheduled production, design meetings, dress parade, costumed rehearsals, tech and dress rehearsals
• Work with Director of Production and Asst. Costume Shop Manager to establish build schedules for Mainstage and Touring shows
• Expedite garment completion and production within scheduled deadlines
• Oversee the completion of costumes created for the stage
• Purchase and manage costume shop supplies, fabrics, and materials
• Provide maintenance for production equipment, including repairs and replacement
• Generate costume fitting schedules and supervise/alter garments with Asst. CSM and CSA
• Hire dependable stitchers, make-up artists, wig masters, and additional over-hire
• Outsource specialty costume commissions as necessary
• Maintain the organization of the costume shop and vault
• Work with the Operations Manager on projects for the maintenance of the TCT Shop
• Schedule costume transport with a company van, or a rented vehicle
• Costume and fit actors for promotional appearances and photo shoots
• Clean, re-stock and repair costumes, costume props, and accessories
• Fulfill general costume requirements for TCT Workshops
• Provide guidance, supervision, and feedback to support staff. Maintain a safe, healthy and clean work environment in all costume spaces
• Other duties as assigned

Ideal and Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to take initiative, multi-task, and work graciously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to work with diplomacy and tact and build relationship with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
• Ability to build, nurture, and foster relationships with other staff members and guest designer/directors
• Ability to analyze and evaluate the need for technical support for various events or performances
• Collaborate and communicate with fellow staff members
• Experience in foam work, wigs and make-up a plus.
• Experience managing a costume shop and working with costume designers
• Ability to drive a 12-person van is a plus.
• Education Level – Bachelor of Fine Arts or equivalent work experience.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary range: $49,000-54,000.
• Health, vision and dental benefits available, partially subsidized by employer contributions, after a
  waiting period.
• 403(b) retirement plan participation available, after a waiting period, with eligibility for an
  employer match after one year of credited service.
• Generous PTO based on years of service.
• Generous paid holiday schedule.

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati believes the stories on our stages and the work we do behind the scenes must reflect the diverse communities we serve. We believe inclusive work cultures spark wide-ranging, exploratory conversations and learning. Therefore, we strongly welcome and encourage people from all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and ages to apply as we continue our commitment to diversity and build an inclusive environment at TCT.

TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates should submit whatever they feel best reflects their qualifications. This can come in the form of a video, cover letter/resume, portfolio, and/or demo reels. (Files should be less than 3MB in total, links are welcome). No phone calls, please.
Please submit materials and any references by Monday, November 6, 2023 to Director of Production, Dani.Lobello@tctcincinnati.com.
Subject Line: Costume Shop Manager 2023