Cutter & Tailor

Company Overview

Who we are

Based in Stratford, Ontario, the Stratford Festival is one of the world’s foremost repertory theatre companies. It operates year-round, presenting a season of about a dozen plays each year between the months of April and November, a rich stream of digital content and hundreds of events designed to deepen understanding of the plays. For every person a theatregoer sees on our stages, we have seven people working behind the scenes, some of the world’s most dedicated and experienced arts workers. 

The Stratford Festival is committed to ongoing work to support equity, inclusion, anti-racism and anti-oppression in all areas of our work. These areas include play selection, casting, marketing and public relations efforts, education programs, production, recruitment of staff and volunteers, and the composition of the Board of Directors.

Why you should apply

• Creative work environment
• Paid operational shutdown in December, with flexibility of days being used at alternative times during the year
• Employee Assistance Program to encourage work-life balance and strong mental health
• Complimentary & discounted ticket offers and events
• Employee discounts on merchandise and event space
• Being a part of the magic of live theatre!

Job Description

Cutter & Tailor

The Stratford Festival is currently accepting applications for the position of Cutter & Tailor for the 2024 season. This unionized position reports to the Costume Director or designate and is part of the Wardrobe Department team.  

Responsibilities:

• Cutters must work well under pressure as they are required to manage multiple productions simultaneously
• Responsible for interpreting designs and taking direction from designers to ensure all elements are included in the final product.
• Cutters are responsible for distributing workloads amongst a sewing team of up to 6 sewers
• Provide training to your sewing team as required.
•       Responsible for meeting multiple deadlines (Quick Change Reh, Tech Dress, Preview Notes, etc.) 

Qualifications:

• Proven knowledge and experience in both men’s and/or women’s tailoring techniques
• Excellent knowledge and working experience in costume construction in both flat pattern making and draping techniques
• Working knowledge of costume history, period shapes and how to adapt them for theatrical costumes. 
• Applicants should have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Costume Cutter in a professional theatre company, film industry or equivalent.
• Applicants must possess good organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills and professionalism is required.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite is an asset

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Repertory Theatre.

This seasonal position is located in Stratford, Ontario and will begin on February 11th – June 1st 2024. 

Job Type: Seasonal