NO MORE 10 out of 12s Costume designer Costume Designer – Midwest

Costume Designer – Midwest

“Safety. As a woman, many times I don’t feel safe going home at 12 midnight. Also the safety of my assistants is a concern. Many are starting out and don’t have cars or the funds to take Ubers or Lyft home every night. People have to take public transportation ( because that is all they afford) which isn’t ideal late at night.”

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“For the designer and assistants this is at least a 12 hour day, and usually more like 14 when notes after rehearsals and an abbreviated meal break are taken into account. This then leaves less than nine hours before work begins the following day. It’s a grueling schedule and does not promote work/life balance in any way. Quality and quantity of work are directly impacted, quality of life suffers, and it’s is all completely avoidable with advanced planning. To do this 2-3 times per show with 8-12 shows per season is not sustainable for “in house” folks.”