Productions

MainStage Production Manual: Student Responsibilities

Assistant Costume Designer

1. The assistant should attend all meetings and rehearsals as listed to record and provide notes for the Costume Designer.
2. Check in with the Costume Designer each day for things to do. This will include notes to the Costume Designer and locating, pricing, and purchasing items and services used for the production. The Assistant Designer is expected to assist the shop and the Designer in whatever capacity is needed to mount the show.
3. Attend fittings. Organize fitting room with all costume pieces prior to each fitting.
4. Take notes during fittings, type them, and add them to the bible.
5. Maintain and update bible with rehearsal and fitting notes.
6. Tech rehearsal and Dress rehearsals - attend all and take notes for Costume Designer. Make the “to do” list for the next day. Separate the notes into the following categories: Designer, Shop, Props and Dressings, Paint.
7. Opening night - you are encouraged to attend.
8. Strike - assist with subsequent storage and/or cleaning and return of costumes and articles.