Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor
Ogunquit Playhouse, Ogunquit, Maine seeks experienced Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor for our 2026 Holiday production of Mary Poppins at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH.
Dates:
Contract Starts (Pre-Production/Load-In): Monday, November 23, 2026.
Tech Starts: Sunday, November 29, 2026.
Previews Start: Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Opening: Friday, December 4, 2026
Closing: Sunday, December 20, 2026
End of Contract: Wednesday, December 23, 2026
Ideal Candidate: Must be detail-oriented and remain focused in a fast-paced working environment. Wardrobe Crew experience required; basic sewing/stitching skills are required. Reports to Wardrobe Supervisor.
Job Duties/Expectations include (but are not limited to):
- Assist Wardrobe Supervisor with necessary wardrobe paperwork, organization of load-in/strike, and transport of costumes.
- Minor costume repairs.
- Reinforce buttons, quick rig garments, repair rips/tears, repair hems, label garments.
- Ensure proper cleaning, organization and delivery of costume pieces.
- Assist with backstage quick changes.
- Create show tracks for each production detailing all aspects of their show including preshow, intermission, and post-show duties.
- Possess flexibility and positive backstage demeanor working with actors and other crew.
- Run each performance (8 shows/week).
- Assist in rehearsals and load-in/strike as necessary.
- Coordinate with Costume Shop Supervisor, staff, coordinators and/or designers to ensure a productive handoff and tech experience.
- Attend or watch video of designer run to determine quick changes and other costume related problems.
- Foster and maintain a positive and productive work environment backstage, in dressing rooms, and in wardrobe rooms.
- Ensure that the wardrobe rooms, backstage areas, and dressing rooms are kept in a clean and tidy manner.
- Job requires ability to sit/stand for long periods of time, and bend, stoop, or kneel while assisting actors, staff, and designer in execution of duties as assigned.
- Job requires ability to lift, carry, move costumes and necessary equipment up and down stairs in varied lighting conditions.
- Unconventional hours may be required.
Position is a W2, $22/hr plus O/T and housing included.
Ogunquit Playhouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to promoting the growth of a diverse and inclusive workplace. For our full Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility statement please visit our website: http://www.ogunquitplayhouse.org/about-us
Please send cover letter (including your availability for the time frame listed above), resume and references to productionresumes@ogunquitplayhouse.org. Please include ASST. WARDROBE SUPERVISOR - MARY POPPINS in the subject line.
