TITLE: WARDROBE ASSISTANT
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Seasonal, Hourly
SCHEDULE: Full Time, start/end dates vary by production
DEPARTMENT: Wardrobe
SALARY: $16.00 – $18.00 per hour
REPORTS TO: Wardrobe Supervisor, Costume Director
MISSION STATEMENT
Broadway Sacramento is committed to the presentation of quality theatrical productions to enrich the cultural life of the greater Sacramento region, the state of California, the United States, and the international community. The goals of the organization are to preserve and expand the American musical theatre as an art form by educating new audiences and nurturing aspiring artists.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
Attend all rehearsals, manage costume pieces in rehearsal, and create wardrobe tracking sheets in collaboration with the Wardrobe Supervisor. Assist in training and supervising interns and help with daywork as necessary.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
- Wardrobe Supervisor
- Costume Director
- Costume Design Team
- Hair, Wig, and Makeup Team
- Cast Members
- Stage Management Team
- Sound Team
- Costume Shop Associates
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attend rehearsals and assist Wardrobe Supervisor with composing wardrobe running sheets, which shall include actor entrances and exits, specific costume change locations, assignments, and time lengths of all quick changes.
- Organize, track, and facilitate the use of shoes and costume pieces in rehearsal in collaboration with the Costume Shop Associates and Costume Design Team.
- Collaborate with Wardrobe Supervisor and Stage Management Team to put costume notes into daily rehearsal reports.
- Function as liaison to the Costume Design Team in the event of problems, requests, and/or questions regarding shoes, costume changes or costume pieces.
- Assist Wig, Hair, and Make-Up team to create tracking for wig changes.
- Assist Wardrobe Supervisor in training wardrobe interns on necessary wardrobe knowledge.
- Fill in as part of performance wardrobe team as assigned.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the Wardrobe Supervisor or Costume Director.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous professional theatrical wardrobe experience preferred.
- Basic knowledge in all areas of theatrical costuming.
- Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive.
- Neat and legible handwriting.
- Proven history of reliability and a strong work ethic.
- Possess a strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated organizational skills, efficiency, multi-tasking, and ability to prioritize and self-motivate.
- Ability to take direction and see a task out to completion.
- The ability to work both independently and as a positive team member.
- Excellent communication skills and collaborative attitude.
- Remain calm under stress; deescalate when appropriate.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities and timelines.
- Ability to work long shifts and overtime hours while maintaining a positive and collaborative attitude.
- Demonstrate behavior showing a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Perform work in a manner that is consistent with that commitment.
- Interrupt behaviors that hinder diversity and inclusion efforts.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to maintain a stationary position for extended periods.
- Regularly required to stand, sit, talk, see, and hear.
- Ability to hear verbal notes and write them down on paper.
- Frequently required to use repetitive hand motions and to reach and bend.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. to the height of 3 to 4 feet.
- Ability to work and move in dimly lit areas.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
ABOUT BROADWAY SACRAMENTO
Broadway Sacramento is Northern California’s premiere producer and presenter of musical theatre, and the largest nonprofit musical theatre in California. Since the inception of Broadway At Music Circus in 1951 under an open-air, circus-style big top, Broadway Sacramento has grown to become the most successful nonprofit performing arts organization in Northern California. Between Broadway At Music Circus and Broadway On Tour, Broadway Sacramento entertains over 250,000 patrons every year.
Broadway Sacramento is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
