Position: Wardrobe Crew

Department: Costumes

Reports to: Wardrobe Supervisor

Status: Hourly, Short-Term

Compensation: $13.00 Hourly

Deadline to Apply: Applications reviewed as received

ABOUT MILWAUKEE REP

Milwaukee Rep is the largest performing arts organization in Wisconsin in terms of audiences served and one of the largest professional theaters in the country. Each year we welcome nearly 300,000 people at 700 performances of 13 productions across 3 unique stages ranging from Broadway musicals to Shakespeare to American Classics and New Works that are entertaining, inclusive, and impactful. Every season requires a talented and diverse team of people on and off stage. Come join us at Milwaukee Rep where we value inclusion, innovation, and quality and where you will have an impact in helping us to fulfill our mission to ignite positive in the community. It is important that our hiring practices reflect our ongoing commitment to diversity and anti-racism and we strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. We are further committed to considering applicants who are well-rounded but do not fulfill every qualification.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Wardrobe Crew is responsible for the care and maintenance of finished costumes as used in the production. This team provides hands on assistance with costumes to actors in the dressing rooms and backstage during costume changes.

Major Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Inspect and prep costumes prior to each performance
• Perform pre-show setup and post-show clean up
• Assist with Load-In, Strike and dressing as assigned
• Assist actors with dressing and quick changes
• Assist actors with wigs, hair and makeup as needed
• Work with the Wardrobe Supervisor to maintain show paperwork, dressing cards, lists and costume check items
• Participate in maintenance of show costumes in adherence to Equity rules and general sanitary practices, including laundry and repair
• Participate in daily wig maintenance
• Actively participate in creating a clean, safe, and healthy work environment
• Other duties as assigned

SCHEDULE

The bulk of the work hours will happen during evenings and weekends, with some daytime work during technical rehearsals and mid-week matinees. This position is hired on a per show basis typically spanning 5 to 10 weeks. We are currently looking to fill wardrobe positions for:

The Nativity Variations: November 5 - December 11

A Christmas Carol Swing: November 22 – December 24

General Swing: Ongoing

Part-time work is available if a consistent schedule can be maintained. Start dates have some flexibility.

TO APPLY

Required Materials: Online Application, Resume, and statement explaining your interest in the position and availability

Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis thereafter until the position is filled.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. Any candidate who requires accommodations to submit an online application should contact lmerwin@milwaukeerep.com

Milwaukee Repertory Theater is committed to creating a culturally diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Additionally, any physical demands described 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.

Technical Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience with costume/clothing maintenance including laundry and mending
• Experience on a wardrobe crew preffered
• Experience working with actors and keeping a customer service mindset
• Detail oriented when tracking costumes and accessories
• Ability to use tact and discretion in vulnerable environments

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to lift 20 pounds unassisted
• Specific vision abilities including close vision and the ability to discern fine detail
• Ability to climb stairs regularly and quickly
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 2 hours at a time

Milwaukee Rep Values Employees Who:

• Communicate well with a diverse group of colleagues
• Demonstrate an aptitude and eagerness to learn new skills and processes when necessary
• Solve problems and engage in creative thinking about challenges individually and in a group environment
• Are able to accept and incorporate feedback
• Have excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and diplomacy skills and ability to be self-directed and take initiative
• Demonstrates an understanding of historical and institutional racism in the American theatre and/or a willingness to commit to learning and to the mission, vision, and values of the theater in areas of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts both in the workplace and in our community

COVID Policy

Milwaukee Rep has a mandated vaccine policy and requires all employees to submit proof of vaccination for COVID-19. If you have chosen not to become vaccinated for medical or religious reasons, and you are requesting to be excluded from the vaccination requirement for such reasons, you must submit documentation supporting your request, after which Milwaukee Rep will review the circumstances and let you know whether it will offer some accommodation to you.