Costumers' Alliance

09/23/2025

Join the Wardrobe Team for Panto in the Presidio's production of Peter Pan! ✨
We are looking for enthusiastic wardrobe team members to be part of our upcoming panto holiday production of Peter Pan!
Responsibilities include:
• Prepping, organizing, and tracking costumes before and after each performance
• Helping actors with dressing and quick changes during shows
• Ensuring costumes are cleaned, repaired, and performance-ready
Ideal candidates are:
• Reliable, punctual, and collaborative
• Comfortable in a fast-paced backstage environment
• Skilled in basic sewing/repairs (helpful but not required — training provided!)
• Passionate about theatre and teamwork
Details:
📅 Commitment: mid-November through December 30 (full-time contract, $30 hourly, with Thanksgiving Day off)
🎄 You’ll celebrate Christmas with us — hooray!
💻 Zoom interviews will be scheduled with interested applicants
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in costume and wardrobe work, be part of a creative team, and contribute directly to the success of a magical live production.
👉 If you’re interested, please email our Costume Director, Alina Bokovikova, at [email protected] with a short note about yourself.
We can’t wait to meet you!

05/18/2025

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Judi Dench as Queen Elizabeth I, wore this gown in 1998's 'Shakespeare in Love'.

This dress is known as the 'peacock gown' and features some incredibly sumptuous embroidery. Really a tour-de-force of embroidery. It must have weighted a considerable amount as the fabric is embellished with what has to be thousands of beads and pearls.
The costumer designer is Sandy Powell.

11/26/2023

Exciting news! Julie Engelbrecht and I are creating a group version of this page, called Costumers Alliance Bay Area that will be a more interactive format for networking and sharing news and resources. I won't take this one down until we are fully transitioned.

10/17/2023

Overhire stitching openings at Stanford University--
Heather Patterson Miller would like to share Overhire Job opportunities for the 23-24 academic year at Stanford University's TAPS Costume Shop with your network or recent grads. Please feel free to forward it widely.
Position: Overhire/Temporary Costume Shop Technician(s) (Skilled Crafts SKI)
Pay Rate: $30.64-$33.00
Posting Date: 10/11/2022
Job Type: Show build support: Temporary/Seasonal Work
Please direct any questions, inquiries, or applications to [email protected]
More Information: See PDF Attached or 23-24 job opportunity link:

10/17/2023

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has an opening for Costume Rentals Manager--please see the link for more information. https://theatreworks.org/work-with-us/careers/

08/14/2023

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Zippers, Sweat, and Ego

07/24/2023

I just heard about this great gig at Palo Alto High School for an ongoing costumer for their choral music program!
Job Opportunity: Costumer/Wardrobe Help for Palo Alto High School Choral Music Program
Are you passionate about fashion and sewing? Do you have a keen eye for detail and love working with students? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Palo Alto High School Choral Music program as a Costumer/Wardrobe Help!
About Us: Palo Alto High School Choral Music program is renowned for its robust and talented student body, consisting of 100 or more enthusiastic students. Our program is dedicated to promoting musical excellence and fostering a strong sense of community among our students.
Role and Responsibilities: As the Costumer/Wardrobe Help, your main responsibilities will revolve around fitting and sewing concert attire and Renaissance Madrigal attire for our students. The role involves three main periods of activity throughout the academic year:
1. August (Fall Season):
• Assist in fitting and sewing students for Concert Attire in preparation for upcoming performances.
2. October (Fall Season):
• Help fit students for Renaissance attire, adding a touch of authenticity to our Renaissance Madrigal performances.
3. Spring (End of the Academic Year):
• Collect and clean attire to ensure it remains in excellent condition for future performances.
Time Commitment and Compensation:
• The Fall season typically requires 30-40 hours of work, spread across August and October.
• The Spring season involves approximately 10 hours of work.
• The rate for this position is $70 per hour.
Support and Team: Rest assured that you will be joining a team that is passionate about the success of our students. We have a supportive network of parents and faculty members who are willing to lend a helping hand whenever necessary.
Requirements:
• Proficiency in sewing and garment alterations.
• Attention to detail to ensure proper fitting of attire.
• Strong communication skills, particularly in working with students and other team members.
• Availability during the specified periods of the year (August, October, and Spring).
• Passion for contributing to the success of young talents in the choral music program.
Benefits:
• Opportunity to work with a talented and passionate group of students.
• Be an integral part of a vibrant and esteemed music program.
• Competitive hourly rate of $70.
• Potential for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment.

Contact via email to apply:
Michael Najar, M.M.
Choral Music, Audio Production
Palo Alto High School
[email protected]
palychoirs.com

05/10/2023

Does anyone know where one can donate bulk mixed fabric scraps in the Bay Area? RAFT won't accept them anymore due to lack of storage space.

02/08/2023

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Interested in gaining professional museum experience? Apply for our summer internship program ☀️

Our program provides an opportunity to work in one of the largest public arts institutions in San Francisco. This is a paid, full-time eight-week program, where interns will work directly with museum staff to support departmental goals and will be responsible for individual projects.

The deadline to apply is February 26. Find out more: bit.ly/3JPDA23