Costume Designer - Immediate Replacement for New Musical, The Startup

The Startup Musical

DESCRIPTION

The Startup is a sharp, satirical new musical about the price we pay for digital fame. Set in the cutthroat world of Big Tech, it follows Chip Cooper and his idealistic team as they try to build a more ethical social media platform, just as their company teeters on the edge of collapse. With biting humor and bold heart, The Startup dives into our tangled relationship with technology, tackling everything from social media use and data privacy to influencer culture and the rise of AI. It’s a timely story about ambition, integrity, and what we're willing to sacrifice in the pursuit of success.

The Startup is in its second week of rehearsals, and we are looking for an immediate replacement for our Costume Designer role! The show will take place at The Flea Theater downtown in Tribeca. We are working with a very tight budget and can pay a stipend of $300 for your work on this. This is a wonderful opportunity for an emerging designer who is looking to work on a new work in development and expand their network.

Below is the production calendar:

Production Schedule:

We are now in our second week of rehearsals, so if you were to join you would be diving in quick!

Rehearsal Period: Feb 28-March 26

Weekly Production Meetings: Fridays from 3-4pm

Load In Week: March 23-27

TECH WEEKEND: All Day Sat March 28 and Sun March 29

Dress Rehearsal: Tues March 31

Previews: April 1-4

Opening Night: April 8

Run of Show: April 8-19 (Mondays and Tuesdays OFF)

Strike: April 19

If you are at all interested in this role, please email thestartupmusical@gmail.com with "COSTUME DESIGNER SUBMISSION" in the subject line. Please include links to your resume and portfolio. If we are interested in moving forward, we will set up a meeting this week to discuss.

Note: Because we are looking to fill this role ASAP, priority will be given to those who submit early.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

DURATION

Mar 11, 2026 - Apr 19, 2026