Job Description

Asst. Costume Shop Manager, Draper Summer 2020,
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PROFILE:,
Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point (www.opera.org), is a training program for aspiring opera singers in beautiful Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Now preparing for its 70th season, the company runs three main stage productions in repertory (7 performances each) and a smaller, traveling studio artist production for a one-month season, mid-June to mid-July. 45 vocal artists supported by an artistic/administrative staff of 25 and a paid orchestra of 25 comprise the company. 2020 productions: Donizetti\x92s Lucia di Lammermoor, Massenet\x92s Cendrillon and Ward\x92s The Crucible. The Studio Artist program\x92s production is TBA. ,
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DESCRIPTION:,
Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point is seeking an Assistant Costume Shop Manager/Draper for the 2020 season. She/he will report to Costume Designer and Shop Manager Kim Welborn. Representative responsibilities include, but are not limited to:,
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\x95Assisting Costume Shop Manager in all aspects of daily operation of the costume department,
\x95Serving as a primary Draper, using draping techniques, or flat pattern,
\x95Distributing work to the staff in the costume shop, ensuring the production continuity,
\x95Overseeing the costume constructions, modifications, and alterations ,
\x95Supervising and mentoring a crew of student/ artist and volunteer workers ,
\x95Participating in fitting, consultation, and shop work as needed,
\x95Assisting in pulling from stock, reorganization, and restocking of costume storage and work areas,
\x95Acting as a wardrobe crew during the complete run of the performance,
\x95Maintaining costumes, accessories, and wigs during the complete run of the performances,
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The successful candidate will be hired as an independent contractor and no taxes will be withheld. Compensation includes $3000, a shared air-conditioned room and meals seven days/week for the period of the contract May 18-July 19, 2020. Review of applications will begin January 4 and continue until the position is filled. ,
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Application procedure:,
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Please send the following as PDF attachments to Thomas Cockrell, artistic director.,
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1.Letter of application outlining qualifications for the position,
2.Curriculum vitae or r+eacute;sum+eacute; detailing experience,
3.Link to professional website or portfolio if available,
4.List of three references, including email addresses and phone numbers,
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