The costume shop apprentice receives a practical overview of the administration of costumes in theatre. Tasks include but are not limited to; organization of research and shop paperwork, pulling and shopping costume pieces and accessories, participation in costume fittings, tracking and organization of costumes, throughout the production process.
Dates & Hours
To be announced at a later date
40 hours/week
Position is Supervised By
Costume Director
Who Should Apply For This Position
Applicants interested in learning about the day-to-day functions of a professional theatre’s costume department should apply. This position serves under the Costume Director and Assistant Costume Designer. This position is specifically catered to those interested in the administrative aspects of the trade.
Alumni For This Position Include
- Cathy Tantillo, Costume Design Assistant for Chicago Shakespeare Theatre and Freelance Costume Designer, Chicago, IL
- Katelynn Barker, Costume Design Assistant for Steppenwolf Theatre Company Costume Shop, Chicago, IL
- Caitlin Dalton, Costume Shop Manager for The Theater at the Center, Munster, IN
Application Requirements
- Cover Letter Addressing the Following:
- Why you want to work in this department at Steppenwolf
- What skills and experiences you bring to this department
- What you hope to learn from this internship or apprenticeship
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Two Letters of Recommendation
The cover letter, resume, and two letters of recommendation should be submitted as one PDF titled "lastname_firstname.pdf" (i.e. letts_tracy.pdf).