COSTUME CREW

Student Costume Designer (SCD)

Responsibilities begin with reading the script and personal research of period needed; written or rudimentary costume sketches; must frequently consult with the Costume Designer as purchases must be made using the Department Credit Card; purchase receipts must be kept in an organized manner, initialed, and notated with name of production; all receipts must be copied and given, along with the original receipts, to the Costume Designer; and returning of ‘unused’ items in a timely manner using the original receipts.

Dresser/Wardrobe Assistant

Is an important position for the smooth running of the production and can be done by someone at any experience level. Usually two or three wardrobe persons are needed per production, working under the supervision of the Costume Designer (CD). During the production they assist actors in changing costumes, keeping track of costume pieces, and assist with wigs, hair, and make-up and occasional photo calls. The Dresser/Wardrobe Crew is also responsible for maintaining and cleaning the costumes after each performance. Any additional responsibilities are assigned by the CD.

• Stage black attire – pants, tops, sensible, close-toed shoes for running in an emergency – plus flash lights;

• No one leaves unless dismissed by the Costume Designer

Costume Manager Responsibilities

• Putting in a MINIMUM of four (4) hours per week in the costume shop. • Must collaborate with the Costume Designer/Coordinator and the rest of the Costume Crew to set up a weekly working schedule. Each crew member is responsible for adhering to this schedule as this is a grade and missing shop hours can result in a lower grade in THA 201. • In charge of restocking any costumes/costume pieces left over from previous shows as well as any costumes that have been pulled and no longer needed. • Work with the Costume Designer/Coordinator and the Stage Manager to create a costume plot (and itemized list of which costumes and costume pieces belong to which actor, where each costume begins, how (both when and where) a costume travels during the run of a show, and who oversees presetting, moving, and striking each costume and/or costume piece. • Once costumes have been “somewhat” finalized, the Costume Manager must work with the Stage Manager and The Costumer to decide whether or not there will be quick changes during the performance. If quick changes are necessary, the Costume Manager should collaborate with the Stage Manager about when and where the changes will occur. A Quick Change List should be made and posted on either side of the stage. This list must include the character/actor’s name, which scene the change occurs after, which costume will be taken off and which costume will be put on, and average of how much time the actor is allotted to change,

and which Dresser(s) is assigned to that quick change. • Laundry and repair needs that arise during the run of a show. These tasks should be completed daily BEFORE

call time for each show so duties and actors’ needs can be tended to as one prepares for the show.

Dresser/Wardrobe Assistant Responsibilities

• The Dresser/Wardrobe Assistants are required to put in a MINIMUM of four (4) hours weekly in the costume shop. • Restocking the Costume “Emergency Kits” for either side of the stage at least one (1) week before tech week. The list of the items necessary for the kits is listed under “Costume Emergency Kit” in this handbook • Attendance to all Costume Calls, Production meetings, and Strike. • Make note(s) of any alterations/repairs that need completed during the run of the show. • Attending all/any laundry/repair needs that arise. These must be completed daily prior to call time for each show so duties and actors’ needs can be tended to as one prepares for the show.