JOB DESCRIPTION
COSTUME DESIGNERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES: The Costume Designers shall be responsible to CTOC for
design of the costumes for the production. Such responsibilities shall include, but not be
limited to, the following activities
Participate in a production meeting prior to auditions. The production meeting will be
attended by the Director, Assistant Director, Musical Director (for all musical shows),
Set Technicians, Costume Designers, Prop Master, and CTOC’s General Manger.
- Within thirty (30) days of receiving the Script and no later than three (3) days after the
production meeting, the Costume Designer shall notify CTOC’s designated contact of
any additional costume requirements they feel are required for the production that
have not been addressed. - The Costume Designer will determine the specific costume needs as outlined in the
script with the Director and design and create a costume plot/spreadsheet
appropriate for the show. - The Costume Designer is responsible for providing a list to the General Manager for
any individuals or entities that should be listed in the show program for
acknowledgement and/or appreciation. - The Costume Designer will supervise the Costume crew volunteers in taking
measurements, fitting, altering and fabricating of costumes. - The Costume Designer must ensure that cast members are measured and
documented in a way that is respectful of privacy. Boys and girls will be measured
separately. - The Costume Designer is responsible for ensuring that all necessary costumes for a
given production are completed prior to the first Dress Rehearsal with the
majority of the costumes done by the beginning of tech week. - The Costume Designer is also responsible for ensuring the costumes are stored at
night as necessary. - The Costume Designer must attend all dress rehearsals and be available to make
repairs or changes to any costumes that are needed during rehearsal week. - The Costume Designer is to work within the allotted budget and make purchases that
are necessary to complete the costume plot of the show. All receipts must be
provided to the CTOC Treasurer. - The Costume Designer is responsible for ensuring all costumes are removed from the
performance venue at the end of the final performance. The Costume Designer is
also responsible for ensuring that within two (2) weeks after the last performance and
strike of the set, all costume pieces are not only returned to the CTOC workshop, but
that they are properly cleaned and stored in CTOC’s costume area in an organized
manner. - The Costume Designer is responsible for returning any rented or borrowed costume
pieces to their rightful owners. - If an Apprentice Costume Designer is identified, the Costume Designer will work with
the Beyond the Stage CTOC Board Advisor to create tentative schedule & position
summary to ensure CTOC policies are followed and expectations are mutually
agreeable.
