About the Role

Opera Kelowna is seeking a Costume Designer for our August 2027 mainstage production. You
will design and deliver costumes for the entire cast, working closely with the Director, creative
leadership, and the production team. This includes coordinating with the heads of Hair and
Makeup to keep the production’s look cohesive and on budget.

Responsibilities

Design and planning
• Attend all production meetings where costume considerations are discussed, and review
production resources so the costume aesthetic fits the other design elements.
• Consult with creative leadership and the production team to align the design with
production goals.
• Make sure design proposals are feasible within the budget for sourcing, renting, buying,
and sewing time.
• Provide draft designs to the Director and Client for approval by April 1, 2027.

Building, sourcing, and budget
• Create, rent, or purchase costumes for the entire cast, including any shipping
arrangements.
• Deliver all costume, hair, wig, and makeup needs on budget. No expenditures beyond
the provided budget are authorized without prior approval from the Managing Director.
• Report any budget concerns to the Managing Director immediately.

Fittings and records
• Collect and maintain accurate costume size information for all relevant performers in
Google Drive.
• Schedule fittings between August 1 and 11, 2027 with Stage Management. Fittings for
Canadian Actor’s Equity Association members must take place within their allotted hours
of weekly call time.
• Provide a costume plot to Stage Management by August 13, 2027.

Tech week wardrobe support
• Make sure all costumes are loaded into the dressing rooms and steamed.
• Attend the Piano Dress rehearsal on Tuesday, August 17 at 1:00 pm and make any
needed adjustments before the final Dress rehearsal on Wednesday, August 18.
• Manage any costume care as needed.

Ownership
• All costumes created or purchased under this contract remain the property of Opera
Kelowna. Any further use beyond this production will include design credit as applicable.

Working Practices

• Use [email protected] for all communications.
• File paperwork in the appropriate Google Drive spaces so the team can collaborate
effectively.
• Use Trello board for project communication beyond email and text.
• Follow Opera Kelowna’s policy manual for a respectful and safe workspace.

Opera Kelowna is an anti-racist and inclusive organization. We
encourage experienced costume designers from all backgrounds
to apply.

To Apply:

Please submit your application and samples of work to [email protected] by October 30, 2026 with subject line “[YOUR NAME] Costume Designer Application”.

For questions regarding this role please contact: [email protected]

Opera Kelowna is seeking singers for the chorus of our 2027  production of Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème.

Directed by Glynis Leyshon. Conducted by Rosemary Thomson.

Auditions will be held on Saturday, December 12th between 2:00 and 5:00 pm.

Please bring two contrasting pieces of music to sing.

To Register: