Ogunquit Playhouse
Ogunquit, ME
US

CONTACT NAME

Simon Pincus

DESCRIPTION

Wardrobe Supervisor

Ogunquit Playhouse, Ogunquit, Maine seeks an experienced Wardrobe Supervisor for our 2024 Season and Arts Academy productions. Approximate dates of employment between March 2024 and November 2024.

Ideal Candidate: Must be detail-oriented and remain focused in a fast-paced working environment. Wardrobe Crew experience required; basic sewing/stitching skills required.

Job Duties/Expectations include (but are not limited to):

-Manage team of Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor and Wardrobe Assistants
-Manage budget and timely reports for expenses
-Coordinate laundry and dry cleaning scheduling & management with Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor and Costume Shop
-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
-Create documentation/tracking sheets of wardrobe inventory per show, updating as changes are made with assistance from Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor.
-Coordinate with Costume Shop Supervisor, staff, coordinators and/or designers to ensure a productive handoff and tech experience.
-Attend or watch video of designer run to determine quick changes and other costume related problems.
-Assist in costume plot/actor costume tracking sheets in coordination with the Costume Shop Supervisor as needed.
-Minor costume repairs and upkeep.
-Reinforce buttons, quick rig garments, repair rips/tears, repair hems, label garments.
-Ensure proper cleaning, organization and delivery of costume pieces.
-Address issues and help coordinate backstage quick changes.
-Possess flexibility and positive backstage demeanor working with actors and other crew.
-Run each performance (8-9 shows/week).
-Remain calm in a high intensity environment and support the wardrobe team in stressful repairs/changes.
-Assist in understudy rehearsals and load-in/strike as necessary.
-Assist with Arts Academy as necessary.
-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, $23/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 letter, resume and references to [email protected]. Please include 2024 WARDROBE SUPERVISOR in the subject line.

DURATION

Jul 8, 2024 - Nov 3, 2024

SALARY

$23.00 – $23.00 per hour

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