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JOB TITLE: Costume Shop Manager

REPORTS TO: Director of Production & Facilities

TYPE: Seasonal, Non-Exempt 

COMPENSATION: Minimum $725 / wk + OT 

HOUSING: Provided at no cost 

TRAVEL: Not Provided

CONTRACT DATES: 4/27/26 – 8/30/26

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work directly with directors and designers to establish priorities and keep expenditures within predetermined time, labor, and budget constraints based on approved final designs.
• Supervise and oversee all projects in the costume shop and ensure that quality and durability are the priorities.
• Plan, create, and maintain costume budgets for all productions at CRT, accounting for materials and equipment.
• Ensure the timely delivery of all costume elements to rehearsals, dress parades, and dress performances.
• Collaborate with directors, designers, stage management, and the Production Manager to develop and update costume plots, dressing lists, and other shop paperwork.
• Supervise purchasing of costume shop materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Anticipate and facilitate workflow through the costume shop, delegating appropriate jobs to costume shop staff.
• Respond to stage management daily rehearsal and performance reports with information as necessary.
• Maintain all shop equipment to ensure safe working order.
• Track and catalog any costume rentals used by CRT and plan their return at the end of their use.
• Create, track, and maintain a production budget and work with the Production Manager.
• Ensure all receipts are kept and coded in both a digital and physical format.
• With the Production Manager, submit monthly credit card reconciliations.
• Participate in all company meetings, production meetings, design meetings, special company functions, publicity functions, and/or other meetings or events as required by CRT, for which appropriate notice will be given. 
• Participate in safety and emergency response training as required by CRT.
• Adhere to CRT’s Health & Safety protocols and policies.
• Commit to CRT’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Initiative. Contribute to a respectful and inclusive environment in every aspect of your work.
• Adhere to CRT’s community values of Artistry, Grit, Intentionality, and Community.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & TRANSFERABLE SKILLS:

• Minimum four years of costume experience, minimum two years of costume shop management experience.
• Must have strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Have the ability to use Microsoft Office and other office software.
• Have strong leadership abilities and be able to lead a diverse team of professionals.
• Show enthusiasm to work and create a respectful, inclusive, and fast-paced environment. 
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds safely.
• Ability to communicate with staff, company members, in person, by phone, and via email.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (primarily Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

QUALITIES WE LOOK FOR IN CANDIDATES:

• Mission – Motivated and inspired by CRT’s mission and vision.
• Grit - Bring determination and a strong will to the challenges and opportunities of theatre at 9,000ft.
• Intentionality – Thoughtful and deliberate.
• Community – Willing and eager to invest in, engage with, and create personal connections with the CRT community, including staff, company, students, patrons, board members, and town of Creede, CO.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, submit your resume and references HERE. No phone calls, please. 

Applications accepted until the position is filled.

Creede Repertory Theatre is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applicants from marginalized communities to apply.

YOUNG AUDIENCE OUTREACH TOUR

DALE! DALE! DALE! By Alebrije Writers Collective, Music by Deborah Wicks la Puma

Seeking performers (20s-30s, Latine, Male Presenting) for the two casts of our Young Audience Outreach Tour; an original, bilingual musical performed across the rural southwest for students in grades K-6. Must be strong singers and bilingual in Spanish. This tour is non-equity.

COMPENSATION: $650.00.00 per week

HOUSING: Provided at no cost

TRAVEL: $250.00 stipend for travel to and from Creede. Travel provided during tour.

CONTRACT DATES:
First Rehearsal: August 4, 2026
Opens: August 28, 2026
Closes: November 20, 2026

ONLINE SUBMISSION

Materials can be found HERE. Please prepare the materials for Pancracio and Tommy. When you are ready to submit your audition, please submit it HERE. Submissions are due by April 1, 2026. For more information about the show and the tour, visit https://creederep.org/show/yaot_2026_dale/.

JOB TITLE: Costume Design

REPORTS TO: Director of Education & Engagement, Director of Production & Facilities

COMPENSATION: $1500.00

HOUSING: Provided

TRAVEL: Provided

CONTRACT DATES: August 4, 2026 to August 28, 2026

DUTIES:

• Attend all video conference design and pre-production meetings with the director and the creative team
• Work with the Director, Artistic Director, Production Manager, and creative team to design the visual aspects of the characters including but not limited to–
  • Provide a costume plot and complete sketches or any/all representations necessary for execution of costumes
  • Supply color schemes/sketches or outline sketches with examples of materials for each costume including ornaments and detail
  • Select appropriate costumes from stock, rental, or other resources and coordinate their adaptation for the production
  • Supply specifications and revisions for competitive bids for costume shops or other suppliers mutually satisfactory to Creede Rep and Costume Designer
  • Supply specifications for the shop, if applicable, to make, sew, construct/and or paint costumes and costume accessories and to approve the fabrication thereof
  • Participate in the fittings and alterations of the costumes
  • Approve hairstyles and/or select of wigs, hairpieces, mustaches, beards, prosthetics and special make-up.
  • Select or approve all accessories.
• Attend rehearsals, tech and previews as necessary to design the Production
• Collaborate with the Costume Shop Manager in the execution of your designs, budget, and resources
• Participate in all company meetings, special company functions, publicity functions, and/or other meetings or events as required by CRT for which appropriate notice will be given.
• Adhere to CRT’s Health & Safety protocols.
• Participate in safety and emergency response training as required by CRT.
• Uphold CRT’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Initiative (statement available on CRT’s website) and contribute to a respectful and inclusive environment in every aspect of your work.

QUALITIES WE LOOK FOR IN CANDIDATES:

Mission – Motivated and inspired by CRT’s mission and vision.
Grit - Bring determination and a strong will to the challenges and opportunities of theatre at 9,000ft.
Intentionality – Thoughtful and deliberate.
Community – Willing and eager to invest in, engage with, and create personal connections with the CRT community, including staff, company, students, patrons, board members, and town of Creede, CO.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, submit a Cover Letter and Resume HERE. No phone calls, please.

Applications accepted until the position is filled.

Creede Repertory Theatre is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applicants from marginalized communities to apply.