Ogunquit Playhouse, Ogunquit, Maine seeks experienced Wardrobe Assistants for our 2023 Season and Arts Academy productions. Approximate dates of employment vary per position between March and November 2023.

Ideal Candidate: Must be detail-oriented and remain focused in a fast paced working environment. Wardrobe Crew experience required; sewing/stitching skills are encouraged. Reports to Wardrobe Supervisor and Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor.

Job Duties/Expectations include (but are not limited to): 

-Minor costume repairs 

-Ensure proper cleaning, organization and delivery of costume pieces 

-Assist with backstage quick changes 

-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 

-Assist with Arts Academy

-Coordinate with Costume Director, Staff, Coordinators and/or designers to ensure a productive handoff and tech experience

-Attending 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

$17-18/hr plus O/T after 40 hours 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 letter, resume and references to Amanda Woodward, Production Manager, at production@ogunquitplayhouse.org. Please include 2023 WARDROBE ASSISTANT in the subject.