What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor position at Ogunquit Playhouse?
DESCRIPTION
Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor
Ogunquit Playhouse, Ogunquit, Maine seeks experienced Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor for our 2026 Holiday production of Mary Poppins at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH.
Dates:
Contract Starts (Pre-Production/Load-In): Monday, November 23, 2026.
Tech Starts: Sunday, November 29, 2026.
Previews Start: Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Opening: Friday, December 4, 2026
Closing: Sunday, December 20, 2026
End of Contract: Wednesday, December 23, 2026
Ideal Candidate: Must be detail-oriented and remain focused in a fast-paced working environment. Wardrobe Crew experience required; basic sewing/stitching skills are required. Reports to Wardrobe Supervisor.
Job Duties/Expectations include (but are not limited to):
- Assist Wardrobe Supervisor with necessary wardrobe paperwork, organization of load-in/strike, and transport of costumes.
- Minor costume repairs.
- Reinforce buttons, quick rig garments, repair rips/tears, repair hems, label garments.
- Ensure proper cleaning, organization and delivery of costume pieces.
- Assist with backstage quick changes.
- Create show tracks for each production detailing all aspects of their show including preshow, intermission, and post-show duties.
- Possess flexibility and positive backstage demeanor working with actors and other crew.
- Run each performance (8 shows/week).
- Assist in rehearsals and load-in/strike as necessary.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, $22/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 cover letter (including your availability for the time frame listed above), resume and references to [email protected]. Please include ASST. WARDROBE SUPERVISOR - MARY POPPINS in the subject line.
DURATION
Nov 23, 2026 - Dec 23, 2026
SALARY
$22.00 – $22.00 per hour
- NON-UNION