Department: Costume Shop
Location: 19 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA
Reports To: Craft Artisan/Dyer
Term: OPEN - FALL 2014
DESCRIPTION
Gain direct experience in costume crafts construction and professional shop operations
Instruction in making headpieces and accessories for stage use, including tiaras, hats, jewelry, floral sprays and armor. Gain experience dyeing dancewear fabrics and practice color matching with paint and dye. Strengthen hand skills, including stitching, wire-wrapping, jewelry and millinery techniques. Receive instruction in proper chemical safety and use of safety equipment
QUALIFICATIONS
- Junior or Senior in college
- Suitable degree program or classes in: jewelry, dye, millinery, sculpture
- Portfolio focused on hand skills
- Attention to detail
- Available at least one full work day per week
Benefits:
- Interns receive up to two complimentary tickets to Boston Ballet productions during the Internship term, subject to ticket availability
- Interns of Boston Ballet receive a discount on Open Adult classes held at all three studio locations
Contact
To apply for this internship, please send a resume and cover letter to Internships@bostonballet.org. IMPORTANT – PLEASE INCLUDE THE NAME OF THIS INTERNSHIP IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR E-MAIL. No phone calls please.
