DESIGNERS

 

Costume Designers (2)

May 11 arrive / June 28 depart
$5,500 stipend / up to $400 travel / single occupancy dorm housing / 11 meals a week

Minimum Requirement: preferred Master's degree and/or three years of professional design experience

Responsible for:

● Designing all costumes, accessories, hairstyles, and specialty makeup for two of the four repertory shows
● Providing color renderings for possible exhibition
● Working within the allotted budget and production schedule
● Purchasing all fabrics, trims, and accessories in coordination with the Costume Shop Manager
● Accounting for all expenditures
● Consulting with the cutters/drapers about patterns and construction methods
● Attending first read-throughs, fittings, production meetings, and dress rehearsals
● Serving as the primary craftsperson, dyer, and milliner on their two productions
● Generating all show-related paperwork, including actor/scene charts, dressing lists, quick-change lists, etc.
● Attending, when requested, public relations events: media day, post-show discussions, interviews, and presentations
● Reports to Production Manager, Artistic Director, and Costume Director

Sound Designer- position filled

May 13 arrive / June 28 depart

$5,000 stipend / up to $400 travel / single occupancy dorm housing / 11 meals a week

Minimum Requirement: preferred Master's degree and/or three years of professional design experience

Responsible for:
● Designing, creating, and acquiring all sound effects and music for the main four-show repertory
● Supervising all personnel and work within the sound department
● Working within the allotted budget and production schedule
● Accounting for all expenditures
● Implementing and documenting the festival sound and video system set-up
● Attending, when requested, public relations events: media day, post-show discussions, interviews, and presentations
● Reports to Production Manager, Managing Director and Artistic Director​

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Wig Designer- position filled

May 13 arrive / June 28 depart
$4,500 / up to $400 travel / single occupancy dorm housing / 11 meals a week

Minimum Requirements: MFA in theatre preferred, or 3 years of professional experiences as Wig Master or Assistant Wig Master. 

Desired skills include wig design, construction, fronting and ventilating, facial hair construction, wig maintenance, wig and hair styling, and thorough knowledge of period styles.

Responsible for:

● Constructing wigs, hairstyles, and facial hairpieces to meet costume designer's specifications
● Working with Costume Director to establish priorities and working within budget, labor, and time constraints
● Working with Costume Director for purchasing and /or renting wig materials, supplies, and equipment
● Supervising the maintenance of all wigs and hairpieces for a four-show repertory

Duties include:

● Constructing or acquiring wigs and all hairpieces for four shows
● Instructing wardrobe crew members in the maintenance of wigs and all hairpieces
● Pulling wigs and hairpieces from current TSF stock, when possible
● Developing a budget based on designs
● Working within a tight budget and under severe deadlines
● May be asked to assist with hat/makeup related items
● Attending all meetings, rehearsals, and performances as needed

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Scenic & Properties Designer- position filled

May 11 arrive / June 28 depart
$7,000 stipend / up to $400 travel / single occupancy dorm housing / 11 meals a week

Minimum Requirement: preferred Master's degree and/or three years of professional design experience

Responsible for:

● Designing all scenic elements for a four-show rotating repertory season
● Designing all prop elements for a four-show rotating repertory season
● Supplying all drawings and models or renderings for the four designs
● Working within the allotted budget and production schedule
● Reports to Production Manager, Managing Director and Artistic Director

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Lighting Designer

May 13 arrive / June 28 depart
$5,000 stipend / up to $400 travel / single occupancy dorm housing / 11 meals a week

Minimum Requirement: preferred Master's degree and/or three years of professional design experience

Responsible for:

● Designing, creating, and documenting all lighting effects for the main four-show repertory
● Supervising all personnel and work within the lighting department
● Working within the allotted budget and production schedule
● Accounting for all expenditures
● Attending, when requested, public relations events: media day, post-show discussions, interviews, and presentations
● Reports to Production Manager, Managing Director and Artistic Director

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To apply fill out the Technical Submission Form 
For more information contact: info@texasshakespeare.com
Application Deadline: October 23rd, 2026