First Hand

A four-show repertory model keeps things exciting for Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. Our production team is a mix of veteran professionals and young people with emerging careers working together in our build shops and 987-seat theater.
We bring these different people together because it is part of our mission to promote the next generation of production professionals.

FIRST HANDS:
Previous costume construction and time management experience required. First Hands work with a Draper to implement the approved construction plan for the costumes assigned by the Costume Shop Manager.

Primary responsibilities include applying and cutting drafted patterns to fabric, estimation of materials required, researching materials and techniques, repairing and alteration of costumes, responding to notes, and participating in general shop activities.

First Hands may be assigned periodic night and weekend work as determined by the Costume Shop Manager. Physical requirements include repetitive motion, lifting up to 50lb, sitting or standing for long periods of time, and operating moving machinery (sewing machine, serge machine, etc.)

Start: Between March 24 and April 7, 2025

End: June 15, 2025

Housing is available, but walkable housing is limited so we advise driving to St. Louis if possible.

TO APPLY:
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis is an equal opportunity employer.
Please visit our Costume Shop Application and submit your one-page cover letter and one-page resume with 3 references.

https://form.jotform.com/243304961232147

2025 FESTIVAL SEASON:
Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss II: May 24 – June 28 | This House by Ricky Ian Gordon, Lynn Nottage, & Ruby Aiyo Gerber: May 31 – June 29 | Don Pasquale by Gaetano Donizetti: June 8 – June 27 | A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Benjamin Britten: June 14 – June 28