202526 Emerging Professional Resident Costume Construction
202526 Emerging Professional Resident Costume Construction
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Department: Production Costumes
Status: FullTime Volunteer
Dates: August 25 2025 to May 31 2026
Deadline to Apply: Applications will be reviewed beginning on March 31 2025
Milwaukee Repertory Theater a LORT theater located in the heart of Wisconsins largest metropolitan area is currently seeking applicants for the position of Costume Construction Resident. Our mission is to ignite positive changes in the cultural social and economic vitality of our community by creating worldclass theater experiences that entertain provoke and inspire meaningful dialogue among an audience representative of Milwaukees rich diversity. It is important that our hiring practices reflect our ongoing commitment to diversity and antiracism we strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. We are further committed to considering applicants who are wellrounded but do not fulfill every qualification.
Description:
The Costume Construction resident works and learns directly alongside the costume shop staff as they take designer renderings from page to stage. This resident will have an opportunity to be a part of the process for all 13 productions working with a wide variety of periods materials and construction techniques.
Opportunities:
Participate in costume fittings
Meet and engage with visiting designers
Learn with staff drapers tailors and artisans
Assist with craft and millinery projects
Develop wig hair and makeup skills
Refine wardrobe skills
Hours:
The Costume Resident works typical shop with some night and weekend work. This residency will run wardrobe for 1 to 2 productions during which time the hours will shift to fit the performance schedule.
Qualifications:
All EPRS residents will have:
Demonstrated skills for department
Good communication skills
Strong work ethic
A level of maturity and selfsufficiency to work in a professional theater environment
Initiative to embrace relevant learning opportunities
A successful Costume Construction candidate will be motivated to cultivate a career in costume production and/or design. They will be comfortable hand and machine sewing and will have some experience building from patterns. They should be curious about all parts of the costume production process and be ready to jump right in.
All Milwaukee Rep company members must be fully vaccinated against COVID19 before beginning work and will be required to receive boosters as recommended by CDC.
Supervisor:
This position is supervised directly by the Costume Director and mentored by a member of the costume shop staff.
EPR Compensation:
$275 weekly untaxed stipend
$200 one time stipend to offset the costs of travel to Milwaukee for nonGreater Milwaukee area based residents
Private bedroom in a shared apartment paid for by Milwaukee Rep (includes utilities and internet)
Unlimited city bus pass for transportation too and from the theater
Professional development and mentorship opportunities
Free tickets to Rep productions invitations to EPR Angel dinners and events and a variety of professional training and workshop opportunities
Access to our EPR Pantry for supplementary groceries
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
