Job Description
The Contemporary American Theater Festival at Shepherd University is welcoming applications for intern positions in our costume shop. CATF, a LORT D summer festival and leading producer of contemporary plays, is dedicated to telling diverse stories and developing new American theatre. The festival premieres or produces six plays per season in three venues in rotating rep. We are committed to supporting the unique needs of new work while fostering an environment of fun and company community. Located an hour from DC, CATF makes its home in one of America\x92s coolest small towns, Shepherdstown, WV. ,,
Positions include: stitcher/dresser, cutter/draper, and First Hand.,
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Applicants should have experience with standard theatrical costume construction and alteration techniques and tools and should be comfortable working at heights up to 15\x92 on catwalks and ladders. Experience with draping, patterning and/or crafts as well as two years of experience in costume construction and one year of dressing experience is required. ,
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Applicants should have experience with standard theatrical costume construction and alteration techniques and tools. Experience with draping, patterning and/or crafts is preferred. Applicants should be comfortable working at heights up to 15\x92 on catwalks and ladders. 2 years of experience in costume construction and 1 year of dressing experience is helpful, but not required. ,
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Position is seasonal, from late May to early August. All staff and interns are provided free air conditioned housing within walking distance of the theaters and workspaces (also air conditioned,) 1-2 meals per day during tech, and free use of University gym, pool, and laundry facilities.,
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Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and any portfolio images as PDFs to CATFJobs@gmail.com - Electronic submissions only please. CATF is committed to fostering a diverse workplace. People from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.,
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Please visit www.catf.org to learn more about us and our upcoming summer season.,
Job Benefits
None provided other than pay
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