OVERHIRE WARDROBE/WIG CREW – Gulfshore Playhouse

GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE SEEKS OVERHIRE WARDROBE/WIG CREW

Gulfshore Playhouse, a mission-driven, professional theatre company located in Naples, Florida, is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented and organized individual to serve as Overhire Wardrobe/Wig Crew.

Gulfshore Playhouse offers a diverse season of straight plays and musicals ranging from venerated classics and Broadway hits to contemporary works and world premieres. Gulfshore 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 opened 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: Hourly position eligible for overtime after 40 hrs

Contract Dates: Nov 9, 2026 to Dec 24, 2026

Compensation: $20-22/hr Overtime after 40 hrs

The Wardrobe/Wig Crew will work as run crew on an assigned show and assist other departments when needed.

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 may be required.

Skills:

  • Proficiency in machine sewing and hand finishing garments
  • Ability to repair costumes before and during the run of the show
  • Ability to assist actors in getting dressed and performing quick changes on assigned shows
  • Knowledge of wigs and hair styling
  • Ability to assist in donning and doffing wigs
  • Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
  • Ability to manage time and productivity effectively
  • Ability to multitask and achieve tight deadlines

Duties:

  • Assists with getting actors into costumes/wigs
  • Check in and check out of costumes
  • Loading in costumes and setting up dressing rooms
  • Assists with running show backstage
  • Assists with quick changes
  • Care and cleaning/laundry of costumes, including minor repairs
  • Assists with wig maintenance
  • Maintains a clean and orderly environment
  • Assists with scene changes during performances if needed
  • Adhere to all safety protocols at all times
  • Any other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • One to two years experience in the field (including at the college level)
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
  • Ability to work in tight, enclosed spaces including ones in the air
  • Ability to work in dark spaces
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time depending on assignment
  • Ability to safely operate shop equipment and tools

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

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, references, and portfolio link attached as one pdf to jobs@gulfshoreplayhouse.org.