Job Summary La Comedia Dinner Theatre is seeking a Stitcher/Costume Assistant to join our team in creating and fitting costumes for our large scale musical theatre productions. Duties Assemble and sew costumes as directed by the Costume Designer Assist with fitting sessions, making necessary adjustments for optimal fit and comfort Maintain and organize costume inventory, ensuring all pieces are properly stored and accounted for Support costume construction by cutting fabrics, patterning, and applying embellishments or finishing touches Assist in the repair, alteration, and cleaning of costumes to ensure they are ready for performances Daytime hours Monday - Saturday with additional evening and weekend overtime hours during Tech Weeks Skills Proficiency in sewing machine operation and hand-sewing techniques with attention to detail Experience with garment construction, patterning, and fitting processes Familiarity with theater production and understanding of performance needs and deadlines Ability to climb ladders to access costume storage Ability to lift/carry costume boxes weighing up to 50 lbs

Pay:

$15.00 per hour Expected hours: 35.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount

Work Location:

In person