We're hiring:
Stage Production Workers & Assistant Costume Designers

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ABOUT THE SUMMER COMPANY

The Summer Company is a diverse ensemble of artists and arts workers who join together to train, create and perform across the GTA. Artists must be available from the end of May - through to the end of July 2024 for full-time seasonal work.

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To be eligible, participants MUST be:​​

1. Registered as a student in a recognized Canadian PSE institution in any program or field of study

2. Legally allowed to work in Canada according to the laws and regulations of the province or territory where they work

3. Either a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or a person granted refugee protection under the law. 

4. Priority given to:

   1. Indigenous Students

   2. Persons with disability

   3. Newcomers to Canada (within the past 5 years)

   4. First-Year Students

   5. Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)

   6. Visible Minorities

 

​1. STAGE PRODUCTION WORKERS

The stage production workers dive into all aspects of production, assisting our various departments in lighting, sound, stage management, costume, publicity, and administration. Daily tasks are tailored to suit your interests, skill set, goals, and production needs. The stage production workers develop a diverse portfolio of career-related experience in arts and culture as they lend a hand where needed, working on a variety of productions and helping behind the scenes. 

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SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience and success working in a progressive, collaborative artistic environment

• Experience working in theatre & live performance

• Experience assisting/facilitating during the creation and production process 

• Positive attitude, strong work ethic 

• Strong interpersonal, communication & listening skills 

• Take & apply feedback, give feedback

• Computer skills an asset

• Ability to drive/access to a car an asset

• Ability to communicate in English with additional languages an asset

• Experience working outdoors and in a site-specific environment an asset

 

​2. ASSISTANT COSTUME DESIGNERS

The Assistant Costume Designers develop skills and are mentored in costume design, construction, maintenance, sewing and production. This is an ideal position for someone who has a few years of experience working in costume or the fashion industry and is looking to practice sewing skills, pattern drafting, tailoring - and so forth. These folks will need to be strong independent workers with excellent initiative, and they've got to be passionate and curious about work in the wardrobe department.

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SAMPLE OF RESPONSIBILITIES​

• Attend fittings to assist and record measurements

• Create and maintain wardrobe paperwork

• Assist in the selection and purchasing of fabric, assist with fabric modifications

• Assist in the design or selection of accessories

• Assist with purchasing and altering costumes

• Assist in designing hairstyles, headwear, footwear, and special makeups

• Attend costume parades and all dress and tech rehearsals with the costume designer to take notes on changes and alterations

• Create and sew labels into costumes

• Assist with quick changes and show running for performances

• Steam, mend and maintain costumes over show runs

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SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience and success working in a progressive, collaborative artistic environment 

• High level training and experience in costume design, textiles, sewing and construction/pattern drafting 

• Experience working in a fast-paced theatre environment

• Experience assisting/facilitating during the creation process 

• Experience/interest acting as a costume designer

• Positive attitude, strong work ethic 

• Strong interpersonal, communication, listening skills 

• Take & apply feedback, give feedback

• Computer skills an asset

• Ability to drive/access to a car an asset

• Ability to communicate in English with additional languages an asset

• Experience working outdoors and in a site-specific environment an asset

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REMUNERATION

We will be paying both Stage Production Workers and Assistant Costume Designers at least a base rate of Ontario's minimum wage. 

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SUBMISSION

To submit an application, please fill out our Google Form (link above).

Submissions are due until further notice.

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INTERVIEW

Selected applicants will be invited for an online or in-person interview, so we can get to know you. Interviews will take place sometime in mid-March.

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EQUITY 

We encourage applicants to self-identify if they are part of an equity deserving group. 

Frog in Hand prioritizes Mississauga-based artists, or folks with roots and practices based here.
Frog in Hand is committed to workplace health and safety. All workers have the right to: know about work conditions, refuse unsafe work, and participate in health and safety discussions. 

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Vaccination is highly recommended but is not required to work with Frog in Hand because we are considered to be in a "post pandemic" environment. Our policies around protecting workers still remain: masking, testing, and staying at home if sick - but we don't need vaccination as a requirement to be an employee at this time. When working with immunocompromised people, there may be a mandatory masking policy if decided by Frog in Hand staff. This policy can be revisited as health conditions evolve.

If we can make this application process more accessible to you, please email us at froginhand@gmail.com

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ABOUT FROG IN HAND

We are a dance-theatre company based in Mississauga. Our mission is to uncover, make, and share stories through dance. We create, perform, and educate. We craft innovative work reflecting our passion for movement as a medium to transcend language. We are committed to engaging spaces in ways that recognize and honor diverse stories and storytellers. We create site-specific experiences as platforms for artistic exchange, collaboration, and social change. We contribute by sharing resources and knowledge through creation, performance, and education.

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QUESTION?

Please email us at froginhand@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to meeting you!