The Project

Truthformation is set in the glitzy, glamorous world of The Lizard King as he takes the audience on a journey through the wonderful world of conspiracy & belief, promising to make their dreams come true if they follow him. Cash! Freedom! Most importantly: The Truth. However as the audience follows him in the hopes to win big things start to get uglier as his true motives are revealed.  

 

Truthformation is a surreal, comedy horror dive into the world of conspiracies, online radicalisation and loneliness that explores how they are linked and being weaponised to drive people toward far-right fascism. 

 

Costume Maker

 

I’m looking for a costume maker to complete costuming work on my project Truthformation. 

 

There are multiple costumes and quick changes within the work so costume design needs to accommodate this. 

 

The work might suit someone familiar and experienced with drag and / or cabaret. 

 

If you fit all of these great! If you only fit some also great! Get in touch. I see this callout as the start of a conversation.

 

NOTE: Due to scheduling conflicts several designers have taken a pass on initial design on the work before having to leave the project, this material is available and may be used as inspiration for your own work. 

 

After the r&d earlier this year we now know what costume work we need made. As part of your role as maker on the project it is vital you see a run with our stand in props so you understand the needs of the items as they function within the work. You will also be collaborating with our main designer, Ruth Stringer. 

 

Firstly the jacket of “The Lizard King” - we have designs of this, think “Elvis In Vegas meets Frilled Lizard”. This costume needs to be functional as costume and also be suitable for use in a burlesque routine. 

 

The Lizard King’s Pants - Black, easily removable as part of a burlesque routine. Possibly rhinestone L & K, on each ass cheek.

 

Shirt with buttons (top 2) that can be buttoned up but the rest is poppers, again for use in burlesque routine. 

 

There may be more but these are the major items, subject to change following appointment to the position and an induction conversation with myself and other team members. For example there are several items we consider to be “luxury” that would add to the costume but the above is what is core for the show to be functional and get on the road. 

 

To apply: Tell me about yourself, your experience and why you meet the brief. As an expression of interest send an email to jeremylinell@gmail.com along with a CV / portfolio / site link and a response to these image boards: 

 

https://app.milanote.com/1OXrGu1zwMNedo?p=E8tT95agmBq

 

https://app.milanote.com/1RPO3D1nxrYd8o?p=dmcGVmflwKV 

 

Fee: £1100 job fee and £1000 materials fee

 

Deadline: There is no deadline for applying for this role are open ended as it is vital that the I find the right person who can meet the brief. Once the position has been filled the application process shall close so if interested you are highly encouraged to apply ASAP 

 

NOTE: I expressly invite applications from global majority, LBGTQ+, disabled, neurodiverse and any other candidates who feel they have faced barriers to accessing work in the industry.

 

All applications can be written or filmed. I’m not doing word counts or times for videos because I find them a barrier as an ND person so I’m sacking them off here. Just don’t take the piss and send me like….a 10,000 word PHD or a 8 episode Netflix miniseries, aye?

 

Any questions get in touch at jeremylinnell@gmail.com