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PRODUCTION DATES

Rehearsals          

March 1st - June 4th, 2026

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

  • Sundays: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

A meet and greet may happen half an hour before the first rehearsal for important notes for the team from the Producer and Directors of the show.

We would like all production team members to attend the First Rehearsal/Read Through.

Tech Days

June 7th - 11th, 2026

  • Sunday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

  • Monday - Thursday: 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.

All production team members are required for all Tech Days/Evenings, costumers may be asked to alternate days if needed.

Shows

June 12th - 27th, 2026

  • Weekdays & Saturdays: 7 p.m.

  • Saturdays & Sundays: 2 p.m.

Only the Stage Management Team and Operators are required for show dates.

Untold Stories Theatre is seeking volunteer costumers from Calgary and the surrounding area with all backgrounds and experience levels to submit for our production team of Hello, Dolly! directed by Gad Gijon and Jason Bakaas.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re seeking a team of costumers with sewing experience to help create the colorful world of Hello, Dolly. Each costumer will be assigned a handful of specific cast members to build costumes for based on measurements and concept designs provided by Untold Stories Theatre.

What You'll Do:

  • Create select costumes for 1-3 cast members using the measurements, designs, and fabric provided by Untold Stories Theatre.

  • Conduct fittings for your assigned cast member(s) and potentially other cast members as required.

  • Adhere to strict deadlines for finishing costumes to ensure that they are ready for use for promotional photos, dress rehearsals, and performances.

  • Be willing to make changes based on the needs of the Costume Designer, Director(s), and Untold Stories Theatre.

What You Should Have:

  • Beginner-level sewing machine and hand-sewing skills

  • Basic knowledge of alterations and fittings (training available)

  • Ability to work independently and take projects home

  • Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines

  • Access to your own sewing machine (required)

  • Comfortable interacting with cast and team members

  • Knowledge of Victorian/1890s fashion is a strong asset

This is a fantastic opportunity for those with sewing skills who want to explore costume design and build a portfolio, or for experienced designers seeking a creative project with a lighter workload.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Jason Bakaas at info@untoldstoriestheatre.com.

PLEASE NOTE: Untold Stories Theatre operates on a volunteer basis and can not offer any monetary compensation.

ABOUT THE SHOW

This musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s hit play The Matchmaker bursts with humor, romance, energetic dance and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history. The romantic and comic exploits of Dolly Gallagher Levi, turn-of-the-century matchmaker and “woman who arranges things,” are certain to thrill and entertain audiences again and again.

Hello, Dolly! premiered on Broadway on January 16, 1964 at the St. James Theatre. Opening with Carol Channing in the title role, the show ultimately played for 2,844 performances, making it – at the time – the longest-running Broadway musical in history. The West End production ran for 794 performances at London’s Drury Lane Theatre. The musical has been revived several times on Broadway, most recently in 2017, starring Bette Midler as Dolly Levi.

We are a company that is committed to providing opportunities for all of our team members, and we strongly encourage anyone and everyone to submit for our show, no matter race, ethnicity, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age or genetic information. Should you require any accommodations or assistance with the submission process, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at info@untoldstoriestheatre.com.

Please read this entire page before submitting to ensure that you are able to commit to this show!

Those who have not worked with Untold Stories Theatre in the past may be asked to have an interview with the Artistic Directors once they have submitted. These interviews will be scheduled based on the availability of interviewees.

We are a company that is committed to providing opportunities for all of our team members, and we strongly encourage anyone and everyone to submit for our show, no matter race, ethnicity, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age or genetic information. Should you require any accommodations or assistance with the submission process, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at info@untoldstoriestheatre.com.

Untold Stories Theatre operates on a volunteer basis and can not offer any monetary compensation.

Select team members may be asked to complete a police background check should this production involve person(s) under the age of 18. The cost of this check will be discussed upon offer for those team members for whom it will be required.

Submission will remain open until February 15th, 2026.

Submit here!

Note: Costumers will not be required at most rehearsals, however they should have availability for the rehearsal period as fittings will happen during these days.