What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wardrobe Staff position at Shakespeare & Company?
START DATE
June 22, 2025
JOB TYPE
Seasonal, Summer
COMPENSATION
$15 to $16 per hour, with local housing available
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POSITION: WARDROBE STAFF (2 positions available)
POSTED: January 23, 2025
TERM: Seasonal / Summer / June 22 through August 25, 2025
SUPERVISOR: Costume Shop Manager, Michelle Hathaway
SCHEDULE: Afternoons and evenings Tuesday through Saturday typical, full-time
SALARY: $15 to $16 per hour, with local housing available.
POSTED: January 23, 2025
TERM: Seasonal / Summer / June 22 through August 25, 2025
SUPERVISOR: Costume Shop Manager, Michelle Hathaway
SCHEDULE: Afternoons and evenings Tuesday through Saturday typical, full-time
SALARY: $15 to $16 per hour, with local housing available.
About the Organization
Shakespeare & Company is a professional live theater company in the heart of the Berkshires, presenting a vibrant summer performance season featuring the works of Shakespeare in repertory with classic and contemporary plays. The Company offers one of the most extensive actor training programs by a regional theater in the country and is home to an award-winning and nationally recognized theater-in-education program. Shakespeare & Company is committed to evolving its approach to diversity and inclusion to engender an active process and positive change toward equity in its employment and artistry. Our goal is to engage ourselves in endeavors that enrich and promote a more just society, and we seek to engage those who will embrace our vigorous commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility as well as anti-racism initiatives. We strongly encourage applications from groups historically underrepresented in theater and theater administration including People of the Global Majority, LGBTQIA , women, people who are neurodiverse, and people with disabilities.
Position Summary
The Wardrobe Staff serves as a part of the show-running crew, working backstage on one outdoor Shakespeare production and on one indoor Shakespeare production during the summer.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Preparation of costumes for each performance;
- Assisting actors into and out of costumes;
- Presetting backstage changes and performing quick changes;
- Resetting costumes at the end of show;
- Maintenance including hand sewing backstage;
- Daily cleaning of costumes and occasionally, wigs;
- Other shop duties as time permits.
Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Characteristics Sought
- Previous wardrobe experience;
- Familiarity with or working understanding of basic garment construction;
- Ability to hand- and machine-sew;
- Good organizational and people skills;
- Regular, punctual attendance with a positive attitude and energy;
- Consistent availability as a part of a show-running crew;
- An interest in working on live theater performance;
- A commitment to values of anti-racism and anti-oppression and personal and/or professional experiences advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility;
- Experience in working and communicating effectively with groups of individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences;
- Ability to climb stairs or ladders and to lift 50 lbs.;
- Completion of a COVID-19 vaccine regimen and booster, if eligible, prior to employment term, and willingness to test weekly or more as per Company safety guidelines (at Company expense).
Compensation
This hourly, non-Exempt, at-will employee will receive $15.00 to $16.00 per hour ($600 to $640 per week is typical). Local housing can be available. Overtime will be provided when weeks exceed 40 hours.
Applications accepted until:
February 17, 2025How to Apply
Candidates who possess the above qualifications, or transferrable skills, are encouraged to apply. Please send cover letter, resume, and references.
By email: jobsearch@shakespeare.org (include: Position Title and Name in subject line)
By mail: Job Search/Finance Director Shakespeare & Company 70 Kemble Street Lenox, MA 01240
By fax: 413-637-4274
Salary : $15 - $16
