Dresser
CATEGORY: Technical
Ogunquit Playhouse
Portsmouth, ME
US
Job Details
DESCRIPTION
DresserOgunquit Playhouse is seeking an experienced Dresser with IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY (ideally local to New England or Tri-State Area) for our upcoming production of White Christmas at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH.
The show is currently in tech. Previews begin on Weds. 12/3 with our official opening on Fri. 12/5.
Final date of employment is 12/23.
Ideal Candidate: Must be detail-oriented and remain focused in a fast-paced working environment. Wardrobe Crew experience required; basic sewing/stitching skills are required. Reports to Wardrobe Supervisor and Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor.
Job Duties/Expectations include (but are not limited to):
- Minor costume repairs.
- Reinforce buttons, quick rig garments, repair rips/tears, repair hems, label garments.
- Ensure proper cleaning, organization and delivery of costume pieces.
- Assist with backstage quick changes.
- Create show tracks for each production detailing all aspects of their show including preshow, intermission, and post-show duties.
- Possess flexibility and positive backstage demeanor working with actors and other crew.
- Run each performance (8 shows/week).
- Assist in strike as necessary.
- Coordinate with Costume Shop Supervisor, staff, coordinators and/or designers to ensure a productive handoff and tech experience.
- Foster and maintain a positive and productive work environment backstage, in dressing rooms, and in wardrobe rooms.
- Ensure that the wardrobe rooms, backstage areas, and dressing rooms are kept in a clean and tidy manner.
- Job requires ability to sit/stand for long periods of time, and bend, stoop, or kneel while assisting actors, staff, and designer in execution of duties as assigned
- Job requires ability to lift, carry, move costumes and necessary equipment up and down stairs in varied lighting conditions.
- Unconventional hours may be required.
Position is a W2, $18/hr plus O/T and housing included.
Ogunquit Playhouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to promoting the growth of a diverse and inclusive workplace. For our full Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility statement please visit our website: http://www.ogunquitplayhouse.org/about-us
Please send cover letter (including your availability for the time frame listed above), resume and references to [email protected]. Please include WHITE CHRISTMAS DRESSER in the subject line.
DURATION
Dec 3, 2025 - Dec 2, 2025
SALARY
$18.00 – $18.00 per hour
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