Stanford University

students working in scene shop STUDENT WORK

CURRENTLY SEEKING

Federal Work Study (FWS) Costume Shop Main Stage Wardrobe Lead

TAPS (Theater & Performance Studies) seeks a student* to support the department’s Main Stage theatrical season. Student should expect to work one week of evening shifts and 2-4 daytime shifts during the dress rehearsal process for three main stage shows a year (one each quarter). An initial training shift in Fall Quarter will also be required.

*This position is open to students who are Federal Work Study (FWS) eligible. 

 

 

 

Duties include but are not limited to:

  •       Orient student dressing crew on dressing duties, workflow, and backstage etiquette.
  •       Assist the Costume Shop Lead & Costume Designer during the dress rehearsal process.
  •       Assist with hair and makeup application, wig needs, or cast training workshops based upon show needs.
  •       Problem solve costume issues as they arise during the tech/dress process. 
  •       Mentor student dresser crews on dressing lists, dresser tracks, quick-changes, and general wardrobe duties and laundry process.
  •       Familiarize self with Dressing lists and specific show needs.
  •       Generate Dresser track
  •       Attend Designer Run
  •       Assist with Load in & Strike
  •       Assist with Laundry duties

Schedule: This role requires prompt attendance and engagement on specific dates throughout the year with some additional infrequent/non-mandatory shifts. Required shifts are:

Winter Quarter:

Feb. 24, 25, 26, 27, 28: 6pm-11:30pm

Feb. 29: 9am-2pm, 6pm-11:30pm

March 5, 6pm-11:30pm

March 7: 9am-2pm & 6pm-11:30pm

Spring Quarter:

May 18, 19, 20, 21, 22: 6pm-11:30pm

May 23: 9am-2pm & 6pm-11:30pm

ONGOING STUDENT WORK

FRONT-OF-HOUSE STAFF
FRONT-OF-HOUSE STAFF
TAPS seeks current Stanford students to work as front-of-house (FOH) staff at our performances and events. Duties include setting up and facilitating Box Office services and managing patron experience. For more information, please email TAPSinformation [at] stanford.edu.
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SET CARPENTERS
SET CARPENTERS
TAPS seeks current Stanford students to work as carpenters in the production scene shop. Students with all levels of training in set construction -- from no training to advanced training -- are invited to apply. Please contact TAPS Technical Director Daniel Cadigan at dcadigan [at] stanford.edu for more information.
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COSTUME STITCHERS
COSTUME STITCHERS
We introduce interested students to the costume shop with a 1 unit TAPS 39 course enrollment, which equates to 30 hours of work. During this "course" we will orient you on our costume shop facilities and storage spaces, train you on sewing techniques (hand and machine), costuming methods, safety standards, and costume shop workflow. We welcome all sewing levels and based upon course completion/competency we often hire students after two TAPS 39 units have been earned unless additional units are preferred.
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