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New London Barn Playhouse
New London, NH
Professional Job

Expires: 05/31/26

Job Dates

May 18 - September 8, 2026

Pay

5600

WARDROBE SUPERVISOR/STITCHER
Start Date: May 18, 2026
End Date: September 7, 2026
Travel Dates: May 17 + September 8, 2026
Compensation: $5,600 for 16 weeks + travel, room, and all meals
Reports to: Costume Shop Manager and Production Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Serve as head of wardrobe for the season, working with stage management and costume designers to create wardrobe tracks, preset lists, and dressing lists for actors.
- Manage costume interns during tech and performances, and abide by relevant Actors+rsquo; Equity guidelines.
- Assist as a stitcher for daily builds and notes, and work with the Costume department on all load-ins, changeovers, strikes, and costume restocking.
- Lead the planning and execution of costume/wig quick changes, as well as daily costume maintenance, and cleaning of costumes and wigs. Provide assistance to actors with basic hair and makeup needs.
- Attend designer run throughs and production meetings as needed.
- Consult with Costume Shop Manager to maintain wardrobe, laundry, and show supplies, and maintain cleanliness of wardrobe and dressing room areas.
- Serve as the head of costumes for our last production in the season.

QUALIFICATIONS
- Some prior experience with wardrobe at the college or early-professional level is required.
- Prior experience working with Equity actors/AEA guidelines a plus.
- Strong costume, alteration, and repair skills.
- Experience with wigs, hair and/or makeup is a plus.
- Must be able to climb stairs, stand/kneel for extended periods of time, and work effectively in a low-light environment.
- Ability to follow health and safety standards.
- Valid driver+rsquo;s license preferred, but not required.

Send a brief cover letter, resume, portfolio and three references to the Production Manager, Lily Vetter, at Production@nlbarn.org. All items should be sent as PDFs.

Contact

Lily Vetter

Production Manager

Production(at)nlbarn(dot)org

(520) 255-9505

Business Address

84 Main Street

New London, NH 03257

Posted: 01/02/2026 19:13:24 EST

Last Updated: 01/03/2026 04:00 EST

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