Description

Milwaukee Repertory Theater is accepting applications for a quality-oriented, efficient, and organized Wardrobe Supervisor to join our costume department. The Wardrobe Supervisor supervises the Wardrobe Crew and coordinates the care, management and organization of all costumes throughout the dress rehearsals and performances. The Wardrobe Supervisor is responsible for maintaining and supervising the execution of the Costume Designs for all productions throughout their run.

Major Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Work with the Assistant Costume Director to coordinate the transition of the show from the shop to the theatre and to facilitate the running and maintenance of each show. 
• Collaborate with ACD to create show paperwork, including actor dressing sheets, check in sheets, scene breakdowns, and quick-change information. 
• Supervise preparation of dressing cards, lists, and costume check items 
• Supervise and set the schedule of wardrobe crew throughout run 
• Participate as Wardrobe Crew on assigned productions
• Oversee and participate in costume maintenance in adherence to Equity rules and general sanitary practices
• Oversee and participate in daily wig maintenance
• Alert Costume Director of any additional fitting needs
• Oversee the Load-In and Strike of all costume elements including wigs, clothing, shoes, and accessories 
• Ensure maintenance of original look of costumes
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Assist with costume needs for the Curtain Call Ball
• Attend regular shop meetings
• Participate in educational and outreach events 
• Contribute to the training of Emerging Professional Residents
• Other duties as assigned 

Schedule:

The bulk of the work hours will happen during evenings and weekends as the production schedule requires. The ideal start date is August 12, 2024. Our production season typically runs August through May each season. 

Requirements

Technical Knowledge and Experience: 

• Experience working in a professional technical theatre environment; 2 years preferred
• Familiarity with modern costume construction and maintenance
• A keen eye with the with the ability to multitask is essential.
• Candidates must be highly organized and able to delegate.

Physical Requirements:

• 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

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