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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;background:white'>Rabbit Run Theater is hiring a Costume Designer <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;background:white'>Date: November 11, 2019<span class=wbzude><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=wbzude><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;background:white'>DEADLINE TO APPLY: January 17, 2020 <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=wbzude><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;background:white'>Job Overview: The Costume Designer (CD) reports to the Executive Director as a production-specific, independent contractor position. Salary range is commensurate with experience, and is highly competitive based on comparable theatres in the region. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=wbzude><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;background:white'>The CD will have the freedom to operate independently but must have the ability to work closely with the director and season producer. The successful candidate will have the ability to sew, tailor, and work with multiple different periods and styles. RRT has an extensive period costume collection and existing relationships for affordable costume rentals.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=wbzude><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;background:white'>The CD is expected to work within a specified budget, attend production meetings, schedule measurement appointments and costume fittings with the production stage manager and attend each rehearsal during tech week (typically 6:00 – 10:30 pm) through Opening Night of each production. The CD is also responsible for any mending or replacement of costumes during the run of each production and for the cleaning and return of any rentals at the end of the production. Weekly cleaning of costumes is handled through an outside source. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=wbzude><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;background:white'>The two productions available for the upcoming 2020 season include:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=wbzude><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;background:white'>KISS ME KATE – First Tech: May 24, 2020 / Performances: May 29 – June 13, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=wbzude><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;background:white'>NEWSIES – First Tech: July 5, 2020 / Performances: July 10 – 18, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=wbzude><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;background:white'>TO APPLY: Interested candidates should email cover letter, résumé, and references to: rabbitrunoffice@windstream.net. Subject header should read: [LAST NAME], COSTUME DESIGNER. The deadline to apply is Friday, January 17, 2020. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=wbzude><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;background:white'>DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION: Work with director and producer to ensure designs are within budget and appropriate to the vision and style of the production • Design and construct or arrange rental of costumes for production • Engage, and oversee community volunteers when appropriate • Mend or replace costumes as needed and arrange for rental returns at the end of the production<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=wbzude><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;background:white'>QUALIFICATIONS: Exceptional project management skills • Strong communication skills • Ability to collaborate and be a team player • Proficient technical skills in period-specific design and sewing • Experience managing expenses and budgets <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=wbzude><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;background:white'>EXPERIENCE: Preferably 2 years of experience working in a small scale theatre • Some staff management and administrative experience <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=wbzude><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;background:white'># # #<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>