Hybrid Theater Department Costumer na Wabasha-Kellogg Public School District

Position Overview:

The Theatre Costumer is a creative and essential member of the Wabasha-Kellogg Theatre Department. This year-long stipend position supports multiple school productions, playing a leading role in the Fall Play and Spring Musical, and an advisory, behind-the-scenes role for other events as needed. The ideal candidate is organized, collaborative, and enthusiastic about costuming students for memorable stage performances.

Primary Productions (Active Role):

The costumer plays a hands-on role for:

• Fall Play (September–November)

• Spring Musical (February–May)

For these productions, the costumer is expected to:

• Attend auditions to take measurements

• Participate in production meetings

• Be present during the final two weeks of rehearsals to assign costumes, make modifications, take notes, and coordinate volunteers

Advisory/As-Needed Support:

The costumer may be asked to help find, create, or modify costumes for the following events:

• One Act Play (Minnesota State High School League)

• Elementary Theatre Production

• December Music Program (if costuming is required)

Note: The costumer is not expected to attend rehearsals for these productions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Costume Design & Sourcing

• Measure the cast members in major productions

• Source costumes through a combination of:

   

  • Existing costume inventory

  • Local thrift stores (e.g., Goodwill, Savers)

  • Borrowing from other schools/theatre departments

  • Sewing or modifying costumes as needed

2. Rehearsal & Production Support

• Attend tech and dress rehearsals for Fall Play and Musical

• Assign and fit costumes

• Make last-minute modifications and take production notes

• Organize and oversee costume volunteers

3. Organization & Inventory Management

• Maintain an organized and clean costume and prop storage area

• Clean and return all costumes post-production

• Reorganize or update the storage area as needed

• Keep a log of all borrowed/lent items and ensure timely returns

4. Props Support

• Assist in sourcing, creating, or organizing props as needed

• Maintain prop inventory in conjunction with costume storage

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with costume design, sewing, or wardrobe management (preferred)

• Excellent organization and time management

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Comfortable working with students in grades K–12

• Creative, flexible, and detail-oriented

Compensation:
This is a stipend position for the full school year. Compensation is determined by the Wabasha-Kellogg Master Contract Schedule B (extracurricular pay scale).