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Costume Attendants: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Select, fit, and take care of costumes for cast members, and aid entertainers. May assist with multiple costume changes during performances.

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This source lists 21 tasks, including 15 marked Core and 6 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 07/2016.

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Core · Task 9627 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Create worksheets for dressing lists, show notes, or costume checks.

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Core · Task 20898 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Provide dressing assistance to cast members or assign cast dressers to assist specific cast members with costume changes.

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Core · Task 9616 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Arrange costumes in order of use to facilitate quick-change procedures for performances.

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Core · Task 9621 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Design or construct costumes or send them to tailors for construction, major repairs, or alterations.

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Core · Task 9629 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Examine costume fit on cast members and sketch or write notes for alterations.

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Core · Task 9615 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Distribute costumes or related equipment and keep records of item status.

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Core · Task 9623 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Check the appearance of costumes on stage or under lights to determine whether desired effects are being achieved.

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Core · Task 9618 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Clean and press costumes before and after performances and perform any minor repairs.

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Core · Task 9625 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Collaborate with production designers, costume designers, or other production staff to discuss and execute costume design details.

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Core · Task 9626 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Monitor, maintain, or secure inventories of costumes, wigs, or makeup, providing keys or access to assigned directors, costume designers, or wardrobe mistresses/masters.

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Core · Task 9622 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Purchase, rent, or requisition costumes or other wardrobe necessities.

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Core · Task 9632 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Study books, pictures, or examples of period clothing to determine styles worn during specific periods in history.

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Core · Task 9617 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Return borrowed or rented items when productions are complete and return other items to storage.

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Core · Task 9630 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Review scripts or other production information to determine a story's locale or period, as well as the number of characters and required costumes.

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Core · Task 9624 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Inventory stock to determine types or conditions of available costuming.

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Supplemental · Task 9628 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Direct the work of wardrobe crews during dress rehearsals or performances.

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Supplemental · Task 9634 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Participate in the hiring, training, scheduling, or supervision of alteration workers.

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Supplemental · Task 9633 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Provide managers with budget recommendations and take responsibility for budgetary line items related to costumes, storage, or makeup needs.

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Supplemental · Task 9619 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Assign lockers to employees and maintain locker rooms, dressing rooms, wig rooms, or costume storage or laundry areas.

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Supplemental · Task 9631 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Recommend vendors and monitor their work.

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Supplemental · Task 9635 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Care for non-clothing items, such as flags, table skirts, or draperies.

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