Flying Leap Productions
New York, NY
US

CONTACT NAME

Jess Kaufman

DESCRIPTION

Flying Leap Productions, a nonprofit producer of boundary-breaking performance for families, is seeking a Costume Designer for the 2026 NYC tour of The Garden, an interactive outdoor performance welcoming very young children under 5 and their families into nature, in public parks. The 2026 tour will visit public parks and NYCHA developments in all 5 boroughs, in partnership with the New Victory Theater.

About The Garden

The Garden is a radically inclusive, meditative performance exploring the life cycle with very young children and their families in public green spaces. In The Garden, families experience the life cycle through all five senses – through movement theater, poetic text in three languages, and interactive play – seated in the grass beneath the open sky in their local public park.
We encourage you to learn more about The Garden at www.flying-leap.com/garden

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a Costume Designer for the Fall 2026 tour of The Garden. Designer will be responsible for creating costume designs for three performers and two swings, supervising fabrication, and managing costume design budget. Must have at least 3-5 years professional experience.

• The Garden celebrates nature and the life cycle from birth through death. Experience or interest in working with natural and/or recycled materials is a must!

• Experience with natural dyeing processes, fabric print, cyanotype etc is a plus

• Experience designing for interactive performance and/or theater for young audiences is a bonus.

Commitment Dates

Costume delivery date is mid-August; rehearsal and tech will take place Aug 30–Sep 4, 2026 for a September-October tour.

Pay Rates

$1500 flat rate design fee (There will be a separate budget for materials and fabrication costs.) Flying Leap’s pay equity policy is based on the living wage, and meets or exceeds W.A.G.E. rates and comparable union/guild rates when available.

About Flying Leap

Flying Leap is a nonprofit family theater company led by a dynamic, passionate team of artists. Together, we make and produce site-specific, radically accessible, participatory theater for families around tough topics. Our work serves marginalized families through collaboration with diverse artists, audiences, and community partners, and our core values are collaboration, care, queerness, access, and joy. www.flying-leap.com

Flying Leap Productions is committed to inclusion and to building ensembles that reflect the diverse lived experiences of our audiences. Professionals of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

DURATION

May 1, 2026 - Sep 5, 2026

SALARY

$1,500.00 – $1,500.00 per gig

APPLY ONLINE

https://airtable.com/appjVL5ubulr48AdW/pagKZ5pEJC8927aBw/form