What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stitcher - Aspen Opera Theater & VocalARTS position at Aspen Music Festival?
The Stitcher works under the supervision of the Costume Shop Manager and Production Manager of the Aspen Opera Theater & VocalARTS (AOTVA) at the Aspen Music Festival & School (AMFS). The AOTVA program is under the co-artistic direction of Rene Fleming and Patrick Summers. The upcoming season will utilize the AMFS orchestras, the 2,050 seat Klein Music Tent, and Historic Wheeler Opera House throughout an encompassing 8-week summer season. This season's mainstage productions will be Mozart's Cosi Fan Tutte and Puccini's La Boheme .
Responsibilities
- Assist in the building and fitting of costumes for an eight-week season consisting of two opera productions and weekly public opera scenes classes.
- Work backstage during the run of each opera serving as dresser on wardrobe crew.
- Position to include hair and makeup duties as needed.
- Execute the stitching of mock-ups and finished costumes under the supervision of the Costume Shop Manager adhering to notes given by the designer and / or director.
Requirements
Dates
June 10, 2025-August 26, 2025
Compensation
14.81 / hour plus housing provided by AMFS (valued at a minimum of $4.91 / hour depending on location.) Overtime $22.22 / hour
Benefits include AMFS season pass and paid sick time.
Application Procedure
Please complete the online application process and attach your cover letter and one-page resume with references where prompted. PDF format only. No phone calls please.
Hiring Timeline
Application review to begin in January. Applicants who submit materials before February 10 will be given priority in the review process. Interviews will be scheduled to begin after February 10. Application to remain open until position(s) filled.
Statement on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access
At AMFS, we are committed to becoming an anti-racist organization and believe that when people feel respected and included they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. While we have more work to do to advance diversity and inclusion, we're investing to move our organization and classical music industry forward. In order to create and maintain a diverse community, AMFS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, race, sex, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.
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