Mountain Theatre Company
Highlands, NC
US

DESCRIPTION

Mountain Theatre Company, North Carolina’s oldest professional theatre organization, is seeking to hire a Wardrobe Supervisor for Dancin’ in the Street and Showstoppers!. This position will join the experienced, award-winning team behind Western North Carolina's premier professional theatre company.

Mountain Theatre Company, currently in their 88th season, is the largest arts organization for over 50 miles, and attracts visitors to Highlands, North Carolina from all over the world.

Mountain Theatre Company is committed to diversity and operates with a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Mountain Theatre Company encourages artists of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as artists with disabilities, to apply.

PERSONNEL
Executive Artistic Director: Scott Daniel
Company Manager: Emanuel Carrero

CONTRACT DETAILS
Production: DANCIN’ IN THE STREET & SHOWSTOPPERS!
Venue: Highlands Performing Arts Center
Contract Dates: May 31st, 2026 - September 1st, 2026 (week off 07/13-07/19)
Role: Wardrobe Supervisor
Weekly Rate: $600/wk - $650/wk
Housing and Travel: Provided/Single Occupancy

PRODUCTION DATES
Dancin’ in the Street
Rehearsal Dates: June 1st - June 23rd
Production Dates: June 24th - July 14th

Showstoppers!
Rehearsal Dates: July 20th - August 11th
Production Dates: August 12th - August 31st

Seeking qualified candidates who have experience as a Wardrobe Supervisor in Pre-Production, Tech and operating a commercial production.



Responsibilities include those as typically assigned to a Wardrobe Supervisor, such as:

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Assist Costume Designer in pulling from stock the necessary costume and costume accessory elements for the production.

- Assist Costume Designer in pulling from stock all fabrics, trims & accessories to be used in the execution of the costume design.

- Draft or drape original patterns or adapt existing patterns, as needed.

- In coordination with the Costume Designer arrange for fittings of all costumes.

- Attend all costume fittings.

- Prepare costume inventory lists.

- Prepare the dressing rooms prior to first dress rehearsal.

- Prioritize and attend to all notes during the dress rehearsal period.

- Make sure all rehearsal costumes and production costumes are properly cleaned and returned to stock.

- Assist Costume Designer in the development of quick-change/dresser tracks for both stage right and stage left.

- Run a quick-change/dresser track for all performances.

- Create and execute laundry schedule.

- Repairs and maintenance to all wardrobe assets.

- Other duties as assigned by the Costume Designer or Executive Artistic Director.

REQUIREMENTS:

- The ability to tailor men’s suits jackets is a MUST.

- The ability to alter women’s gowns is a MUST.

- Unmatched organizational and problem-solving skills.

- A firm, kind, polite, respectful, encouraging, and calm manner.

- Patience, stamina, a sense of humor, and the ability to remain calm is a must.

- Training/Certification in CPR, AED, and/or first aid is a plus, but not required.

- A high school diploma or GED is required.

- A B.A. or B.F.A. is a plus, but not required.

- Ability to drive to contract is a plus.

*Candidates must be fully vaccinated.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume, listing all previous work experience, to [email protected]

Mountain Theatre Company is dedicated to engaging and enriching our community and its visitors while contributing to the cultural and economic development of Highlands, NC, through world class Broadway-style musical theatre experiences featuring national professional artists and providing entertaining and inspiring productions for diverse audiences.

Mountain Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization. For more information, visit our website: www.MountainTheatre.com.

DURATION

May 31, 2026 - Sep 1, 2026

SALARY

$600.00 – $650.00 per week

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