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Center for Performing Arts Governors State University
University Park, IL
EDUCATION | Professional Job

Expires: 09/08/25

Job Dates

09/08/25 - 03/08/26

Pay

1500 flat fee

Governors State University+rsquo;s Theatre and Performance Studies program is seeking a Costume Designer for its upcoming spring dance production of All That Jazz.

General Show Information
- Auditions will occur on September 4th with rehearsals starting on Monday, September 8th, 2025.
- All rehearsals will occur on the Governors State campus in Chicago+rsquo;s south suburbs.
- Performance dates: March 5 + March 7, 2026, in The Center for Performing Arts.
- More about the show: https://www.govst.edu/TAPSAllThatJazz/

Costume Designer Responsibilities
- Design costumes for TAPS+rsquo;s dance production of All That Jazz
- Build or source costume pieces per the design
- Collaboratively work with the production team
- Keep impeccable financial paperwork and receipts
- Coordinate a fitting schedule with production staff
- Adhere to the production deadlines
- Manage costume inventory during the production
- Work professionally with student costume crew members
- Prepare and update costume paperwork
- Available during the performance run for alterations
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Duties in collaboration with the Production Manager
- Create and implement a fitting schedule
- Share documentation for archival records
- Submit production financial records and receipts

Qualifications
- Proven dance Costume Design experience
- Local to the Chicagoland area
- Ability to travel to the Governors State campus
- Ability to attend all production meetings, design meetings, fittings, tech, and performances.
- Able to carry out all duties in a timely manner, with a positive attitude
- Good time management and budgetary skills

The salary for this position is $1,500.
If interested, send a resume, cover letter, and two references to the Production Manager, Staci Corum.
* For more information about GSU+rsquo;s TAPS program, visit: https://www.govst.edu/taps/ or https://www.facebook.com/TAPSGSU


Contact

Jane Cox

Cultural Marketing Director

scorum(at)govst(dot)edu

https://www.govst.edu/About/Center_for_Performing_Arts/

(708) 235-2222

Business Address

1 University Parkway

University Park, IL 60484

Posted: 06/24/2025 13:29:58 EST

Last Updated: 06/24/2025 21:00 EST

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