What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dresser position at Saugatuck Center for the Arts?
DRESSER
ABOUT US
The Saugatuck Center for the Arts is a community-based art center transforming lives through innovative education, bold entertainment, and unexpected engagement. We are a community asset, a collaborative partner, and are deeply committed to building a stronger, more vibrant regional arts & cultural landscape.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Dressers are expected to perform each and every duty and obligation with due diligence and to the best of their knowledge, skill, judgment, and ability. The Dresser is expected to devote such amounts of time, energy and skill as may be necessary to perform the duties required hereunder. Hours are dependent on performance times and include evenings and weekends.
Opportunities, duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting performers with costume changes as directed by the Costume Coordinator/Designer, Stage Manager and other authorized technical personnel
- Timely attendance at all technical rehearsals and dress rehearsals, performances, and photo calls
- Minor costume repairs and quick fixes
- Minor costume maintenance
- Meeting with theater personnel, the Producer, the Board of Directors and/or others as designated by the Artistic Director
REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to pay attention and follow verbal and written directions
- Ability to work quickly, problem solve, and keep cool in stressful situations
- Strong organizational skills
- Leadership abilities
- Basic sewing skills
- Has appropriate physical strength/condition to perform physical tasks such as moving full costume racks
- Must be comfortable and discreet around undressed actors
- Cultural competency. The ability to interact with people of different cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds effectively with understanding and tolerance.
REPORTS TO: The Dressers report directly to the Costume Designer and the Production Stage Manager. Final employment authority is with the Producer.
COMMITMENT: This is a non-union position running for the production Waitress (Subject to change). It is a temporary seasonal, part-time position. It is possible to hold this position for more than one production per season. Each production contract runs 4 weeks in length.
Waitress
Aug 1 - Design Run / First Day
Aug 4 - 6 - TECH WEEK
Aug 7 - Director's Circle (Invited preview)
Aug 8 - Opening
Aug 31 - Closing
COMPENSATION: Starting at $15/hour, plus 2 comp tickets, bus pass, company doctor support and gym membership. Compensated for overtime. Lodging available upon request.
Salary : $15