Timber Lake Playhouse is currently seeking eager artists + technicians of diverse disciplines to apply for our Resident Production Company, offering a unique professional development opportunity. Resident Production Company Members (affectionately known as the "Lakers") will work across multiple productions during the season, with a compensation package tailored to their roles, including complimentary housing and meals on our recently renovated campus.
This program is designed for a mix of both emerging and established theatre professionals eager to contribute to a professional production environment. While this is an opportunity to grow, it is equally a chance to participate in a high-level artistic and technical model in a carefully curated and supportive environment. Each member of the Resident Production Company will gain valuable hands-on experience in their discipline, whether in scenic carpentry, lighting, sound, costumes, or other technical and creative areas. Members will collaborate closely with industry professionals, fostering skills that will propel their careers in the arts.
We invite passionate emerging artists and technicians to apply for this rigorous and rewarding opportunity. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and possess a strong work ethic, a collaborative mindset, and technical skills specific to their discipline. Professionalism and dedication to high-quality work are essential. Timber Lake Playhouse is committed to nurturing talent and supporting aspiring production professionals in a dynamic and inclusive environment guided by curiosity and kindness.

WARDROBE HEAD (SEEKING ONE)

Start/End Date: May 12th - August 30th, 2026

Compensation: $550/wk

Reports To: Artistic Director and Production Manager

Responsibilities:

Lead the onsite Costume and Wardrobe Department, overseeing all costume, wig, and wardrobe operations for the 2026 season.

Supervise and mentor the Stitcher/Costume Designer and Wigs Designer/Stitcher, providing daily workflow direction, quality control, and support.

Serve as the primary liaison between Costume Designers, the Artistic Director, Production Manager, Stage Management teams, and performers.

Manage costume shop operations including scheduling, staffing, workflow pacing, and coordination with technical departments.

Oversee and lead costume construction, alterations, fittings, repairs, and maintenance across all productions.

Develop costume build calendars, fitting schedules, dressing tracks, and backstage run sheets in collaboration with creative teams.

Oversee wig integration, maintenance, and backstage tracks in partnership with the Wigs Designer.

Conduct or delegate fittings, ensuring design integrity, performer comfort, and timely completion.

Manage costume budgets, purchasing, receipts, and departmental documentation.

Maintain costume stock, organize storage, and guide repurposing or pulling of pieces for productions including youth programming.

Oversee laundry systems, quick changes, dressing room setups, and backstage wardrobe operations during tech and performances.

Ensure safety, cleanliness, and organization of the costume shop, wardrobe spaces, quick-change booths, and storage areas.

Uphold and model a supportive, inclusive work environment that positively engages performers, residents, and visiting artists.

Attend production meetings, designer runs, technical rehearsals, and note sessions.

Participate in load-ins, changeovers, strikes, and season-end inventory resets.

Generate and maintain departmental paperwork including inventories, fitting notes, budgets, run sheets, and build documentation.

Troubleshoot backstage issues and provide leadership and calm under pressure.

Qualifications:

3+ndash;5 years of professional costume shop or wardrobe management experience or equivalent advanced training.

Strong construction, alteration, and draping skills with the ability to guide and quality-check the work of staff and stitchers.

Experience supervising teams in a fast-paced theatrical environment.

Familiarity with wig styling and ability to oversee wig-related workflow.

Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize complex overlapping builds and tech schedules.

Comfort collaborating directly with designers, directors, choreographers, and stage management.

Experience managing budgets, ordering supplies, and maintaining inventories.

Proficiency with sewing machines, sergers, hand-sewing, basic crafts, and costume shop equipment.

Knowledge of hair, makeup, and wig practices is a plus.

Strong communication skills, leadership presence, and emotional intelligence.

Ability to perform physical shop and backstage work including lifting, ladder use, and working in low light.

TLP is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.

Please send an email to casting@timberlakeplayhouse.org with your name and position of interest in the subject line. Please attach resume, portfolio, website and/or any pertinent materials for your consideration.