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Wardrobe Dresser/Additional Labor (Temporary Part-time)

Wardrobe Dresser/Additional Labor (Temporary Part-time)

Woodruff Arts Center

Alliance, NE • On-site

Part-time

Posted 23 hours ago

Job description

Woodruff Arts Center employees play an integral role in creating and supporting great art and education initiatives at the nation's third largest arts center. Comprised of three Art Partners-Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and High Museum of Art-there's a role for everyone at The Woodruff.

Reports to:

Costume Shop Director

FLSA:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Employment Status:

Temporary/Part time

The Wardrobe Dressers/Add Labor are primarily responsible for running shows, assisting with quick changes, organizing costumes during tech and runs, maintaining costumes' look and functionality, laundry, costume load ins and strikes for the Alliance Theatre's productions, including LORT B and D stages, as well as Theatre for Young Audiences shows. The Wardrobe Dressers also work closely with other members of the Alliance Staff including: Costume Shop Staff, Wig Run Crew, Sound Staff, Stage Ops Run Crews, Stage Managers, and Actors.


This is a temporary, part-time position, based on the calendar schedule of Alliance productions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

  • Maintain original look of costumes
  • Attend to the actors in a calm, pleasant and professional manner
  • Assist actors in dressing and changing costumes and wigs
  • Launder, iron and repair costumes as needed
  • Attend run-throughs prior to tech
  • Generate paperwork for dressing track
  • Prep and organize backstage change areas
  • Prep and organize dressing rooms
  • Help prep understudy tracks
  • Assist with labelling and costume finishing as needed prior to tech
  • Assist with costume strike after last performance

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Experience:

  • Prior experience running wardrobe for theatrical productions
  • Experience in basic theatrical costuming techniques
  • Experience working with Equity actors or LORT theatres preferred

Skills and Abilities:

  • Must be skilled in using costume and sewing equipment including: steam irons, washers/dryers, laundry supplies, domestic or industrial sewing machines and other standard sewing equipment
  • Must have strong listening, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Must be organized and able to interpret and follow directions
  • Must be able to stay calm under pressure
  • Ability to reliably work a variable schedule based on season calendar
  • Basic computer skills preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Necessary accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time
  • Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
  • Ability to carry items upstairs
  • Ability to work long hours during tech/dress rehearsals
  • Ability to use hands in small and large motor tasks
  • Ability to perform tasks in dim or low light
  • Some standing, walking, bending, frequent use of hands, stooping and lifting (at least 35 pounds) is needed
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

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