Stitcher – Aspen Opera Theater & VocalARTS

Description

The Stitcher works under the supervision of the Costume Shop Manager and Production Manager of the Aspen Opera Theater & Vocal

ARTS (AOTVA) at the Aspen Music Festival & School (AMFS). The AOTVA program is under the co-artistic direction of Renée Fleming and Patrick Summers. The upcoming season will utilize the AMFS orchestras, the 2,050 seat Klein Music Tent, and Historic Wheeler Opera House throughout an encompassing 8-week summer season. This season’s mainstage productions will be Benjamin Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Mozart’s Magic Flute.

• Assist in the building and fitting of costumes for an eight-week season consisting of two opera productions and weekly public opera scenes classes.
• Work backstage during the run of each opera serving as dresser on wardrobe crew.
• Position to include hair and makeup duties as needed.
• Execute the stitching of mock-ups and finished costumes under the supervision of the Costume Shop Manager, adhering to notes given by the designer and/or director.

• Currently pursuing a BA/BFA in Technical Theater with an emphasis in costume design or equivalent professional experience.
• Previous sewing experience in a theatrical setting.
• Ideal candidates will have experience working with theatrical wigs/hair and makeup.
• Experience with draping and patterning preferred.
• Candidates must have sensitivity to the needs of staff, designers, guest artists, faculty, and student performers and a proven ability to work well with others.
• Candidates must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and materials or, of greater weights in tandem with additional crew member assistance and be comfortable and confident climbing stairs and ladders.
• A valid driver’s license is preferred.

June 4, 2026 - August 28, 2026

$15.16/hour plus housing provided by AMFS (valued at a minimum of $5.16/hour depending on location.) Overtime $22.74/hour. Benefits include AMFS season pass and paid sick time.

Please complete the online application process and attach your cover letter and one-page resume with references where prompted. PDF format only. No phone calls please.

Application review to begin in January. Applicants who submit materials before February 9 will be given priority in the review process. Interviews will be scheduled to begin after February
9. Application to remain open until position(s) filled.

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