I liked working 3/4 operas being a dresser and getting to know the singers as well as facing new dresser challenges with dressing 3 very different operas.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
Always be on time & be available to offer your help to the singers when they need it. They have a hard enough job remembering their lines for the show, so be a big help to them with helping them into their costumes.
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Assistant Master Electrician
May - July 2019 • St. Louis, MO
What I liked
The atmosphere was fantastic. We were constantly working to improve the lighting system and how the changeovers worked.
What I wish was different
As per any job, more hours!
Advice
If you’re wanting to get into lighting, you need to work I. This amazing fast paced environment. The team that you work will won’t hesitate to call you out when you’re doing something wrong and then will explain how to do it better.
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Pit crew
April - July 2018 • St. Louis, MO
What I liked
There is a very close community and and friendly coworkers
What I wish was different
I wish there was more opportunity to grow in Audio
Advice
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Theatrical Wardrobe Dresser
April - June 2018 • Webster Groves, MO
What I liked
Overall OTSL is a great company to work for. Having the opportunity to work in a professional theatre while still in school has been helpful in guiding my career search, as well as for networking.
What I wish was different
The hours were long and there wasn’t a lot of time off.
Advice
Go for it! Working in a theatre is always exciting and it’s truly a privilege to get to make art as your job.
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Theatrical Wardrobe Dresser
May - June 2018 • St. Louis, MO
What I liked
Meeting people in the theatre industry.
What I wish was different
I wish it had a later start date.
Advice
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Stitcher
May - July 2018 • St. Louis, MO
What I liked
The environment was fantastic! Opera Theatre of St. Louis (OTSL) is a great place to work. I love how they take care of the college kids that they recruit. They make sure that the experience is a positive one and that we learn and grow.
What I wish was different
I wish the communication was more consistent and professional sometimes. Information would be spread by word-of-mouth most often, and I didn't always catch wind of some important knowledge.
Advice
Be a team player and make yourself known! Participate with others because it's those personal connections you build that will taker you further where you want to go. It opens up opportunities, and makes the present experience more enjoyable as well.
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Deck crew
April - July 2018 • St. Louis, MO
What I liked
OTSL is a great work environment and you learn so much on each of the crews.
What I wish was different
I wish we could get paid more for the intense work we do and with the lengthy hours we work.
Advice
Be ready to work.
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Sound Assistant
April - July 2018 • St. Louis, MO
What I liked
It was a great learning experience with a great staff
What I wish was different
I wouldn’t change much. My job was pretty streamlined and didn’t experience any issues.
Advice
Document all your duties so nothing gets forgotten
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Deck crew
May - July 2017 • St. Louis, MO
What I liked
The people who work he are absolutely amazing. All so supportive and so fun to work with.
What I wish was different
I wish deck crew were paid more hourly because the work definitely deserves a little more money.
Advice
I would say just keep an open mind and make sure you work ethic never fails. It can’t be a good experience if you don’t put in enough.
