Village Theatre
Issaquah, WA
US

DESCRIPTION

Everett Wardrobe Head

STATUS: Full time seasonal

PAY RANGE: $32.00/hr

SUPERVISOR: Costume Director

LOCATION: Onsite, Issaquah/Everett,

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Jan1, 2025

ABOUT VILLAGE THEATRE

Based in Issaquah, WA, with operations in Everett, WA, Village Theatre is a leading producer of musical theatre in the Pacific Northwest. Producing entertaining, quality productions since 1979, Village Theatre has grown into one of the region’s best-attended theatres, with pre-Covid numbers reflecting just over 18,000 Mainstage season subscribers and 220,000 projected total attendance each season. Through its Village Originals program, Village Theatre is nationally recognized for its contribution to the development of new musicals, having supported the creation of over 175 new works to date. Village Theatre also takes pride in nurturing tomorrow’s audiences through its Youth Education programs, serving over 56,000 young people and their families annually.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND ACCESSIBILITY

Theatre lies at the intersection of storytelling and community. The stories we tell represent and influence our shared human experience. We believe that to tell these stories authentically, it is essential to employ equitable practices that are inclusive of and led by a diverse and culturally rich community. Village Theatre has a responsibility to mindfully support and design the impact these stories have on the audiences we serve, the artists we engage, the students we nurture, and the staff we entrust. Centering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in our work allows us to create a storytelling space that welcomes, celebrates, and honors all people.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Village Theatre we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about a role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the candidate we are looking for!

More information about our journey to be an anti-racist organization and our DEIA Committee can be found here: https://villagetheatre.org/deia/

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Everett Wardrobe Head maintains the costumes for all Village Theatre Mainstage shows at the Everett Performing Arts Center. Responsibilities for this position include the care, maintenance, and organization of costumes through the dress rehearsal, performance, and strike periods of each production. Supervises the wardrobe crew and assists in dressing the show. Attends all dress rehearsals and performances. Works independently, takes initiative, and can handle several different deadlines simultaneously.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

o Assist actors with wardrobe and quick changes before and during performances.

o Supervise wardrobe crew. Communicate all costume information to dressers.

o Prepare running lists, quick change information and preset documents for dressers with the assistance of costume shop paperwork and stage management.

o Ensure actors are wearing costumes and accessories correctly according to the production’s costume design.

o Execute day laundry schedule to keep costumes, extra pieces and undergarments show ready.

o Repairs all costume pieces. Including: minor stitching, snap reattachment, zipper repair, and spot cleaning of all costumes.

o Schedule and coordinate dry cleaning pick up and drop off.

o Train for wardrobe track transfer in Issaquah with the Issaquah Wardrobe Head.

o Assist in coordinating the transfer of shows to Everett.

o Maintain and organize laundry area stock with adequate supplies.

o Communicate with Costume Director and stage management to ensure actor’s needs and requests are addressed during each show.

o Collaborate with Head of the Wig Department over wig maintenance duties.

o Follow health and safety guidelines.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Work Experience

o General understanding and knowledge of the technical rehearsal process and overall production process of a professional acting company. (2-3 years of experience in related theatrical wardrobe venues preferred)

o Strong written and verbal communication skills

o Valid Driver’s License required

Physical Ability

o Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

o The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

o While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, grasp, handle, feel or operate objects or controls. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, reach with hands and arms, walk; Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Other Skills, Ability and/or Knowledge

o Calm/ Professional demeanor. Sense of humor encouraged

o Strong understanding of the craft of musical theatre

o Good communication skills and team-based working strategies

o Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in order to complete a project.

o Ability to follow safety procedures backstage and on stage.

o Good positive approach to problem-solving in a collaborative environment.

o Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment

o Ability to work independently and maintain a positive work atmosphere through collaboration

o Strong writing and communication skills

o Fluent in Excel, Word, Outlook, Dropbox, Zoom

o Attention to detail

o Superior organizational skills

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

COMPENSATION

Pay/ Benefits per collective bargaining agreement with IATSE/TWU 887 and Village Theatre. Hourly rate is $32.00/ hr

Additionally, Village Theatre offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick time; Flexible Spending Account; Life and AD&D insurance. Additional information will be made available to final candidates.

Compensation also includes 50% discount to season tickets and KIDSTAGE tuitions as well as complimentary tickets to Mainstage and KIDSTAGE performances.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Village Theatre is committed to equitable hiring practices that center the matching of skills, interests and learned experience over education requirements and previous employment. All applications will be redacted to provide anonymity for the candidate, then reviewed by a diverse hiring committee consisting of at least three individuals. The committee will create a rubric for assessment using the criteria from the job description. The committee will make recommendations on who should move on to the interview process based on the assessment.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Candidates who are asked to interview can expect a conversational, non-confrontational environment focused on questions that speak to experiences. We wish to remove any barriers to interviewing for our candidates and as such, interviews can be in person or over zoom, and at a time of day that works for the candidate. If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodation, please notify HR at [email protected].

To apply, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to: [email protected] with “Everett Wardrobe Head” and your last name in the subject line. PDF Format is preferred. No phone calls, please.

SALARY

$32.00 – $32.00 per hour

UNION

887 Costumes

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