The Illinois Shakespeare Festival is a professional repertory theatre company that produces Shakespeare and contemporary plays in the spirit of Shakespeare every summer at the beautiful Ewing Cultural Center in Bloomington, Illinois. The Festival hires professional Directors, Designers, Actors, and production personnel and offers a variety of internships to students from Illinois State University and other colleges and universities. The Festival sells an average of 10,000 tickets per year, is supported by Illinois State University and the Illinois Shakespeare Festival Society.

FIRST HAND/ WARDROBE CREW HEAD
- Professional first hand experience is required. Wardrobe Crew Head experience preferred. The ideal candidate should work well in a fast-paced environment, be self-motivated, have excellent communication skills, and be able to teach young costume professionals and interns.
- Positions will be available for both the build period of the Festival and the full season. First Hands hired for the build period will work from May 19 +ndash; July 10. First Hands/Wardrobe Crew Heads hired for the full season will work May 19 +ndash; August 5 and be transitioned to wardrobe crew when dress rehearsals begin.

Required Qualifications
1. Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
2. Self-motivated
3. Strong communication skills
4. Additional requirements included in the General Summary

Work Hours
Regular shop hours are typically Tuesday through Sunday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with an average of 30 hours per week. Individual schedules will vary based on daily needs. Additional hours may be added during tech weeks. For the position who will stay through the festival, work hours will shift to mostly evening hours for performances.

Required Applicant Documents
Resume
Cover Letter

Optional Applicant Documents
Images of work or links to online portfolio