Careers
Employment
Costume Stitcher
Kansas City Repertory Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri seeks a Costume Stitcher for its 2010-11 season. Applicants should have minimum 2 years of professional experience in a production or costume rental house. Knowledge of fabrics, tailoring, and theatrical construction techniques is a must. Successful candidate will have excellent sewing skills (hand and machine). Experience with industrial sewing machines and sergers is required. Responsibilities include assembling all costumes necessary for productions, assisting with maintenance and repair of production costumes and inventory, and assistance with the upkeep of machinery. Competitive wage with benefits. Starts mid August and is expected work to April 30, 2011. Send letter, resume and references to: Gayla Voss, Kansas City Repertory Theatre, 4949 Cherry Street, Kansas City, MO 64110. FAX 816-235-6562 or email vossg@kcrep.org. EOE
Internships and Job Shadowing
Internships
Kansas City Repertory Theatre’s Internship Program is focused on creating opportunities for collaborative relationships between high school and college-aged students and the KC Rep’s experienced theatre professionals. This program will use a combination of hands-on experience, professional training and mentorships to introduce students to the skills required to become the next generation of artists and arts administrators. We are committed to encouraging and guiding students through the transition from student to professional and tailor each internship experience to the current needs of our organization and to the experience and objectives of the intern.
Arts Management Internships are designed for candidates who intend to make
arts administration their profession. Intern schedules are negotiable, but
would typically fall between the hours of 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday- Friday.
Creative and Production interns are flexible and would include evening and
weekend hours.
Internships are unpaid but students are encouraged to apply for college credit
through their respective universities.
All Interns will be provided with hands-on, real world experience in a professional
theatre environment. Interns will be full members of their departments, requiring
them to attend appropriate departmental and staff meetings. The KC Rep Theatre’s
staff will provide each intern with training, guidance, and professional knowledge.
In addition, interns receive free admission to Rep productions and the opportunity
to visit and tour other local arts organizations. To apply, please contact
816.235.2707 or educate@kcrep.org.
Currently Hiring: Marketing Intern!
We are seeking a part-time Marketing Intern to promote and market our current 10-11 season. This internship is perfect for people with a passion for the arts and creative individuals looking to build or diversify their resume and portfolio.
Applications for Fall 2010 must be received by September 22, 2010.
For more information about the internship, please see the description. For an application, click here.
Job Shadowing:
Kansas City Repertory Theatre’s Job Shadowing Program gives local students an opportunity to shadow a member of KC Rep’s professional staff for a day or an event as a slice-of-work life view into a career in the theatre or arts administration. Interested students need to be recommended by a member of their high school teaching staff and signed parental permission is required. To apply, please contact 816.235.2707 or educate@kcrep.org.
