Position: Costume Shop Overhire First Hand or Stitcher
Reports to: Costume Shop Manager
Type of Employment: Independent Contractor- show by show projects
FLSA Status: Exempt from Overtime

Position(s) Summary:
American Stage seeks the following Overhire Costume Area positions for the upcoming production of Scarlet Letter:

• First Hand – Ability to cut garments using commercial and shop-drafted patterns, use tailoring skills and be able to execute advanced sewing and construction skills. Strong sewing skills are required to complete garment construction & alterations. The ability to work with a variety of fabrics and garments is a plus. Applicants should be able to take direction and work in a collaborative environment. Previous professional costume shop experience of 5+ years and/or experience sewing for the public preferred. Previous experience with historical and period costuming is preferred.
• Stitcher(s) –Strong sewing skills to collaborate in building and altering costumes as well as some crafting. Applicants must have strong stitching skills. Be able to take direction and work in a collaborative environment. Previous costume shop experience of 3+ years and/or professional sewing experience preferred. Previous experience with historical and period costuming is preferred.

Compensation:
Rates vary depending position and experience starting at base rate listed below:

• Costume Shop Overhire Base Rate: $20 hourly

As an independent contractor, this position is exempt from any and all benefits that we provide full and part time staff. As an independent contractor paid by American Stage Theatre Company, you will be expected to adhere to our organization's code of conduct. A copy of this will be sent for your review and signature, prior to commencement of employment.

To Apply:
Submit the following to Sasha Church, Costume Shop Manager, at the following email address: schurch@americanstage.org

• Resume (PDF)- including 2-3 references
• Optional- portfolio, website, and/or examples of your work appreciated

Organization History:
American Stage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. American Stage does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Founded in 1977, American Stage is Tampa Bay’s longest-running, critically acclaimed professional theatre, committed to its role as a vital arts leader, contributing to the cultural landscape of the region by pursuing innovative programming and deeper connections with our community through our high-quality mainstage productions, our annual American Stage in the Park production, and our robust education and outreach programs. With powerful stories, boldly told, American Stage aspires to make the experience of dynamic, relevant, world-class theatre accessible for all.
At American Stage, we see the empty space as an opportunity for social change & civilized discourse to occur –one of the few sacred places left in a far too noisy, often divided, world where human beings can still sit in the quiet dark together, think a while, & be awakened. To gain a richer connection to the fragility of beauty & pain that exists in all art & life.

Theater of, by, and for all people. Artist-driven, radically inclusive, and fundamentally democratic. Through artistic excellence and the craft of storytelling, American Stage is committed to creating a safe space for multicultural artists to share their full humanity, as we come back to the theatre at this exciting but challenging time. We choose to create a new American Stage that enriches and embodies the rich diversity and cultural tapestry of America and truly reflects the American experience.