High School Intern Training Program

Costume Internship

Description: 
This internship involves one-on-one training with a professional costume designer on a specific production.  Interns will assist with construction, fitting, shopping and maintenance of costumes, and have the opportunity to observe the costume design process as well as the workings of our costume shop.  Members of the Willows Theatre staff serve as mentors to each intern, providing training and background as needed for the tasks at hand.  At the completion of their internship, interns will receive written evaluations and/or recommendations, letters of reference, and a certificate of achievement. 

Pre-performance commitment:

• Costume shop: two afternoons per week

• Company meeting/measurements: one weekend morning

• Designer watch:  one evening

• Fittings: two evenings

• Costume parade: one weekend day

• Technical rehearsals:  one weekend

Performance commitment:

• None

Skill required:

• Basic sewing skills

• Team player, ability to work cooperatively with peers and professionals

• Able to follow instruction clearly and safely

• Well-organized, detail oriented, and punctual

• A strong interest in pursuing a career in the arts

Time frame: 

Stipend:

• None

Supervisor:

• Costume Designer

Click here to apply online.  You will also need to submit one letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach, director, priest, rabbi, boss, or some other person who can speak highly of your shining qualities.  (No relatives please!)

Click here to apply online