SEASONAL ASSISTANT WARDROBE SUPERVISOR

GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE SEEKS ASSISTANT WARDROBE SUPERVISOR

Gulfshore Playhouse, a mission-driven, professional theatre company located in Naples, Florida, is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented and organized individual to serve as Seasonal Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor.

Gulfshore Playhouse offers a diverse season of straight plays and musicals ranging from venerated classics and Broadway hits to contemporary works and world premieres. The Playhouse is passionately committed to producing high-quality, professional theatre which exceeds the expectations of the cultured residents and visitors of Naples, FL, many of whom are regular theatre patrons in New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.

Gulfshore Playhouse will be opening the Baker Theatre and Education Center, a state-of-the-art facility, featuring a 350-seat mainstage with a Broadway-sized stage, a 125-seat flexible space, rehearsal studios, classrooms, and rental space in October of 2024.  In 2022, Gulfshore Playhouse became nationally recognized as the 77th member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT). This is an extraordinarily exciting time for the  Gulfshore Playhouse, which is experiencing unprecedented growth in a collaborative and creative community.

Status: Full-time, seasonal position, Overtime Exempt
Contract Dates: September 3, 2024 – May 18, 2025

The Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor will work with the Wardrobe Supervisor to run the wardrobe crew and maintain the costumes through the run of each production. They will assist in developing backstage tracks for each member of the wardrobe team as well as assist in choreographing any necessary quick changes. Additionally, they will assist in the load-in and strike of costumes for each production. They will also provide any necessary training to seasonal staff as well as help create and maintain a healthy and safe working environment both in the shops and backstage. 

The ideal individual will have a strong drive to provide high-quality work, the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, strong written and verbal communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work as part of the team. Gulfshore Playhouse values hard work, kindness, generosity, passion, and grace-under-pressure. Employee will be expected to work extended hours on occasion when necessary to meet goals. Some weekend and evening hours are required including attendance at performances, special events, and/or meetings that may happen outside normal scheduled hours. 

Skills:

  • Knowledge of costume construction and repair techniques
  • Knowledge of wigs and hair styling techniques preferred
  • Knowledge of backstage work environment
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Proficiency in quick change choreography
  • Proficiency in Google Suite
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
  • Ability to manage time and productivity effectively
  • Ability to multitask and achieve tight deadlines

Duties:

  • Assist Wardrobe Supervisor in the run and maintenance of all productions
  • Run wardrobe crew on shows where the Wardrobe Supervisor is not available
  • Create and maintain all wardrobe paperwork in collaboration with Wardrobe Supervisor
  • Coordinate laundry, dry cleaning and prep of costumes for productions
  • Assist Wardrobe Supervisor and SMPA in setting up and organizing the backstage space for each production
  • Work show tracks which will include: dressing, cleaning, laundering, repair/maintenance of costumes, headpieces and accessories, pre-show costume check and pre-set and running show tracks, nightly show laundry and closing procedures;
  • Repair and maintain costume pieces as needed using the professional tools and machinery provided;
  • Document maintenance practices and repair notes, as needed; 
  • Assist with the inventory, ordering and tracking of the department’s supplies and equipment; 
  • Read all reports and act on any notes
  • Assist actors in prep and dressing for shows
  • Assist actors with donning and doffing wigs
  • Assist SMPA on prop handoffs or scene shifts if needed and available
  • Report to Costume Shop Manager for Costume Shop duties when not assigned to a show
  • Provide assistance in other departments as needed.
  • Adhere to all safety protocols at all times
  • Provide support for special events
  • Any other duties as assigned 

Qualifications:

  • 3 years of experience in the field (including at the college level)
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
  • Ability to climb, ladders, mobile lifts, catwalks and work at heights
  • Ability to work in tight, enclosed spaces
  • Ability to work in dark spaces
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time depending on assignment
  • Ability to work in and with proper personal protective equipment
  • Ability to safely operate shop equipment and tools

Our Charter:  https://www.gulfshoreplayhouse.org/charter/

Salary range: $800-$920 per week DOE   Exempt from overtime

Benefits: 

  • 10 days of PTO for vacation or sick leave.
  •  Affordable housing with furnished private bedroom and shared living space for $850 (shared bath)-$950 (private bath) per month deducted from salary. Utilities, internet and cable included with washer and dryer in the apartment. Apartment complex has a pool and fitness center on site.

Gulfshore Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse staff; we strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds to apply. 

Please send a cover letter, resume, and references attached as one pdf to jobs@gulfshoreplayhouse.org.



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