Wardrobe Supervisor

Drama Desk Award-winning TADA! Youth Theater actively seeks a Wardrobe Supervisor for its upcoming Summer musical.

TADA! Youth Theater is committed to producing high quality original musical productions for family audiences. We are also committed to building and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of our vastly diverse Resident Youth Ensemble of TADA! (RYET) Program. TADA! is continually working to become a more anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization. Priority will be given to candidates who are dedicated to anti-racism and share our mission and vision. Candidates from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA individuals are encouraged to apply.

An ideal candidate will have previous wardrobe/dresser experience working on musicals and working with young people and teens. Must be knowledgeable, patient, fun, organized, detail-oriented, disciplined, proactive, and an excellent communicator and collaborator with young people and adults. Cast members, ages 8-18, come from the five boroughs as well as NJ and are from various racial, economic and cultural backgrounds and will have a variety of theatrical experience.

COMPENSATION: This is a temporary, part-time position that reports to the Associate Director of the RYET Program and is paid twice a month on the 15th and 30th, $500/week for 5 weeks, $2500 total.

COMMITMENT: July 2nd through August 4th, 2026 (off July 4th-6th)

- Onboarding: July 2nd, Possibly July 3rd

- Tech Rehearsals: July 7th-9th 10:00am-8:00pm, July 10th 11:00-9:00pm, July 11th TBD

- Performances July 11th through July 31st: Tuesdays, Thursday, Fridays (except opening) 11:00am & 1:30pm, Wednesday 11:00am & 1:45pm, Saturdays 2:00pm

- Purchasing (if necessary) costume pieces, accessories, make-up, and hair supplies

- Maintaining and repairing costumes as required (sewing skills a must!)

- Assisting the cast with quick changes and acting as a dresser for the musical

- Weekly laundering (and or spraying for dry cleaned costumes if any) of the costumes during the performance run and after the final performance

- Assisting actors with their makeup and hair styles

- Maintaining overall cleanliness of the dressing rooms with the help of daily dressing room monitors

- Maintaining discipline in the dressing room area while keeping the cast quiet.

- Costumes shall be prepped and ready for cast no later than 1 hour before the first performance of the day. - The Wardrobe Supervisor is expected to be present for a final meeting with the cast after each performance day to get notes.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or veteran status.

Applicants should email their cover letter and resume with references to Ashley Knowles, Associate Director of RYET Program, for consideration. COVID-19 Vaccination required. Interviews will occur in June.