Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Stitcher works as part of a collaborative team to achieve the director and designer’s vision to the highest production value possible in a timely manner. The Stitcher assists the Draper and First Hand in the construction of all new costumes and the alteration of stock costumes for each production.

Major Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Sew assigned costumes by hand or machine
• Assist in fitting, stitching, or other assigned costume duties
• Maintain and alter costumes as assigned
• Assist in the laundering and repair of costumes throughout the run as needed
• Assist in maintenance of costume inventory
• Attend technical rehearsals as assigned
• Attend regular shop meetings
• Contribute to the training of Emerging Professional Residents (EPR)
• Actively participate in creating a clean, safe, and healthy work environment 
• Participate in educational and outreach events 
• Assist with the Curtain Call Ball as needed
• Other duties as assigned

SCHEDULE 

This is a full-time, non-exempt, seasonal position that typically runs July to April with exact dates depending on season calendar. For the 2024/25 season, the planned dates of employment are July 22nd, 2024 to April 27th, 2025. The bulk of the work hours will happen during regular business hours, with occasional nights and weekends as the production schedule requires. 

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

Technical Knowledge and Experience: 

• Experience working in a professional technical theatre environment
• Advanced skills in hand and machine sewing and finishing with an understanding of theatrical costume and construction techniques and terms 
• Willingness to learn and expand capabilities with additional training 
• Must be able to multi-task multiple projects, maintain organization, and be detail oriented 

Milwaukee Rep Values Employees Who: 

• Communicate well with a diverse group of colleagues 
• Demonstrate an aptitude and eagerness to learn new skills and processes when necessary
• Solve problems and engage in creative thinking about challenges individually and in a group environment 
• Are able to accept and incorporate feedback
• Have excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and diplomacy skills and ability to be self-directed and take initiative
• Demonstrates an understanding of historical and institutional racism in the American theatre and/or a willingness to commit to learning and to the mission, vision, and values of the theater in areas of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts both in the workplace and in our community

Physical Conditions:

The physical conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to work with your hands for 2-4 hours at a time
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to discern color and fine detail
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to climb stairs