Wardrobe Crew (Seasonal; 35+ hours per week; May to August)
About The Position
Working closely with the Wardrobe Head to provide wardrobe support during 2 Barns Productions as well as load in and strike support for 1 Filene Center Production. Support for Barns Productions includes loading costumes into the theatre, organizing racks, posting dressing lists, daily check-ins and check-outs of costumes during tech and the run, laundry, costume maintenance including repairs as needed, supporting assigned artists in presets and quick changes, working with Stage Management to address any wardrobe needs for the production. Wardrobe crew will also participate in strike, laundering, restoring any costumes as needed and restocking costumes. Filene Center support includes organizing costumes for load in and participating in any post-strike activity, including laundry, restoration and restocking.
Requirements
- A minimum of two years working in a professional or educational environment.
- Opera and/or Theatre experience.
- Must be able to work all technical rehearsals and performances.
- Some late nights and weekend work necessary.
- We’re pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment.
- Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation.
- An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.
Responsibilities
- Working closely with the Wardrobe Head to provide wardrobe support during 2 Barns Productions as well as load in and strike support for 1 Filene Center Production.
- Loading costumes into the theatre
- Organizing racks
- Posting dressing lists
- Daily check-ins and check-outs of costumes during tech and the run
- Laundry
- Costume maintenance including repairs as needed
- Supporting assigned artists in presets and quick changes
- Working with Stage Management to address any wardrobe needs for the production
- Participate in strike, laundering, restoring any costumes as needed and restocking costumes
- Organizing costumes for load in and participating in any post-strike activity, including laundry, restoration and restocking.
Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Complimentary tickets to select performances
- Discounts at Concessions and the Gift Shop
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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