Alabama Shakespeare Festival
Montgomery, AL
US

CONTACT NAME

Ryan Sozzi

DESCRIPTION

STITCHER

JOB TITLE: STICHER DEPARTMENT: PRODUCTION REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF COSTUME PRODUCTION CONTRACT: FULL TIME/SEASONAL PAY RATE: $600/Week DATES AVAILABLE: January 2025 – July 2025 (potential contract renewal)

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Sewing by machine and hand, costumes and alterations assigned by team leader from start to finish.

- Manages time effectively on all sewing projects

- Maintains personal work area.

- Communicates with other team members concerning problems and possible solutions, takes direction well, asks effective questions

- Performs other duties as assigned by team leader and Director of Costume Production (ex: Fabric and costume restock, costume pulling, shop organization.)

QUALIFICATIONS

- Demonstrated experience in a variety of hand sewing techniques

- Demonstrated experience in a variety of machine sewing techniques

- Ability to operate with a variety of skills on industrial and domestic sewing machines and sergers

- Needs one of the following experience levels:

o 2 years of professional experience

o 3 years of summer stock

o 4 year undergraduate degree

- Portfolio with a minimum of 4 completed costume construction projects

To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and references via resume portal (https://asfnet.formstack.com/forms/production_job_application). If you have any questions, please reach out to Director of Costume Production Ryan Sozzi ([email protected]).

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Alabama Shakespeare Festival, the State’s theater, builds community by engaging, entertaining, and inspiring people with transformative theatrical performances and compelling educational and community programs. From its founding in a high school auditorium in Anniston in 1972 to its designation as the State Theatre of Alabama in 1977 to the stunning $21.5 million performing arts complex in Montgomery (built in 1985), ASF has been a leader in the performing arts throughout the state, region, and country. As a beloved Alabama arts institution, ASF broadens the cultural identity of the South by producing classics, Shakespeare, contemporary plays, musicals, theatre for young audiences, and exciting new works. Since its inception, ASF has provided education programs to more than one million students; annually, SchoolFest, a student-matinee program, presents high-quality theatrical experiences to nearly 35,000 students. ASF’s values include heritage, excellence, community, accessibility, life-long learning, stewardship, and Equity Diversity, and Inclusion. More information can be found about our values by going to asf.net/about

EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION COMMITMENT

ASF’s dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion is clearly reflected in the stories we tell and people we hire. Diversity is more than a commitment at ASF — it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, age, and veteran status.

ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL’S ANTI-RACISM STATEMENT

ASF commits to anti-racism in its systems, practices, and theatre-making. As a storytelling institution charged with building community, we believe our civic, not-for-profit mission cannot be achieved with racist policies, ideals, or thinking in place. We commit to a conscious decision to make frequent, consistent, equitable choices daily. These choices require ongoing self-awareness and self-reflection as we move through life. We commit to combating discriminatory treatments, unfair policies, or biased practices based on race that result in inequitable outcomes for whites over Black, Indigenous, and People of Color and extend considerably beyond prejudice. More information can be found about our anti-racism work and commitments by going to asf.net/anti-racism.

DURATION

Jan 7, 2025 - Jul 18, 2025

SALARY

$600.00 – $600.00 per week

APPLY ONLINE

https://asfnet.formstack.com/forms/production_job_application