Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Wardrobe Crew is responsible for the care and maintenance of finished costumes as used in the production. The Wardrobe Crew members provide hands on assistance with costumes to actors in the dressing rooms and backstage before, during, and after the performance.

Major Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Inspect and prep costumes prior to each performance
• Perform pre-show setup and post-show clean up
• Assist with Load-In, Strike, and dressing as assigned
• Assist actors with dressing and quick changes
• Assist actors with wigs, hair, and makeup as needed
• Work with the Wardrobe Supervisor to maintain show paperwork, dressing cards, lists, and costume check items
• Participate in maintenance of show costumes in adherence to Actor’s Equity Association rules and general sanitary practices, including laundry and repair
• Participate in daily wig maintenance
• Actively participate in creating a clean, safe, and healthy work environment
• Other duties as assigned

SCHEDULE 

This is a full-time, non-exempt, seasonal position that typically runs July to May with exact dates depending on season calendar. For the 2024/25 season, the planned dates of employment are August 19th, 2024 to June 1st, 2025. The bulk of the work hours will happen during evenings and weekends, with some daytime work during technical rehearsals and mid-week matinees. 

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

Technical Knowledge and Experience: 

• Experience with costume/clothing maintenance including laundry and mending 

• Experience on a wardrobe crew preffered

• Experience working with actors and keeping a customer service mindset

• Detail oriented when tracking costumes and accessories

• Ability to use tact and discretion in vulnerable environments

 Milwaukee Rep Values Employees Who: 

• Communicate well with a diverse group of colleagues 

• Demonstrate an aptitude and eagerness to learn new skills and processes when necessary

• Solve problems and engage in creative thinking about challenges individually and in a group environment 

• Are able to accept and incorporate feedback

• Have excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and diplomacy skills and ability to be self-directed and take initiative

• Demonstrates an understanding of historical and institutional racism in the American theatre and/or a willingness to commit to learning and to the mission, vision, and values of the theater in areas of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts both in the workplace and in our community

Physical Conditions:

The physical conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to discern color and fine detail

• Able to lift 20 lbs. unassisted

• Must be able to climb stairs