Costume Assistant for Youth Summer Programs – July & August 2025
Website The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory
Each summer, The Hanover Theatre runs Youth Summer Programs for students ages 6-18. Our teen program offers students, ages 13-18, daily morning classes focusing on music, drama and dance as well as afternoon rehearsals for a final production. Two sessions will be offered. Students will present three performances of a full-scale Broadway musical at the end of each session. Our Pre-Teen session (ages 10-12) will produce a Broadway Jr. production in three weeks utilizing the same set, props, etc.
DAY TO DAY TASKS:
· Active involvement with children, ages 10-18
· Assisting the Costume Designer/Wardrobe Manager
· Coordinate complex costume changes and assist with quick-changes
· Measuring students for costumes
· Execution of costume plot
· Sewing, alterations, steaming, ironing, pattern work, washing
· Assist in the coordination and return of rental items
· Production-related errands and general help with the day to day activities of the Youth Summer Program
REQUIRED COMMITMENT:
Daily: Teen Session 1: July 7 – July 26, 2025 (Monday-Friday 8am – 5pm*)
Teen Session 2: July 28 – August 16, 2025 (Monday-Friday 8am – 5pm*)
· Performances: Teen: July 25 at 7pm & July 26 at 2pm & 7pm
August 15 at 7pm & August 16 at 2pm & 7pm
Pre-Teen Session: July 21 – August 9, 2025 (Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm*)
Pre-Teen Performances: August 9 at 2pm & 6pm
· Strike: August 17-18, 2025
*Additional hours will be required during tech week
REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES:
· Strong interest in performing arts
· Previous experience with costume design and patterns
· Excellent sewing skills
· Excellent communication skills
· Ability to manage and work within a budget
· Proven self-starter and desire to take initiative
· Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
· Confident personality with the motivation to achieve results
· Strong attention to detail
· Punctual and dependable
· Reliable Transportation (parking will be provided)
· Must be 19+
To apply for this internship, please email a cover letter and resume to:
Meghan Montaner
President, Conservatory & Education Division
The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts
2 Southbridge Street
Worcester, MA 01608
March 19, 2025
$15 / Per hour
To apply for this job email your details to education@thehanovertheatre.org