The Media Theatre in MEDIA, PA is seeking submissions for a Costume Designer for their Summer 2026 Young Professionals Production of Mean Girls the Musical. Please see the breakdown below for information. Local housing is not provided. The deadline to apply is July 10th. Looking for candidates to begin work immediately.
The Young Professional’s series is performed by young professionals in the area alongside those who have graduated from Media Theatre’s youth program. The Costume Designer would not need to attend performances. The ideal candidate would be able to attend a few rehearsals for fittings. They would need to work closely with the theatre’s Head of Wardrobe. Compensation is a stipend payment aligning with experience. This position has opportunity for future work as The Media Theatre will produce three youth shows a year from September 2026 through May 2027 and will be in need of a costume designer.
The ideal candidate is someone who is comfortable working independently within a budget and has excellent time management skills. The Costume Coordinator would be responsible for sourcing costumes, ensuring each cast member had at least one costume for each production. They would collaborate with union crew members, communicating with the artistic team and Education Manager.
Rehearsal Dates: Sunday July 12th and 19th, Sunday - Thursday July 26th - Aug 6th.
Tech Dates: Aug 9th - 13th
Opening Aug 14th
To apply: please send a resume and any applicable references to [email protected] with the subject line “COSTUME DESIGNER” by JULY 10TH.
The Media Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status. The Media Theatre encourages candidates of all backgrounds to submit.
