WARDROBE MANAGER/Dresser, First Hand - American Shakespeare Center

The American Shakespeare Center (Staunton, VA) is seeking a WARDROBE MANAGER / DRESSER, FIRST HAND / STITCHER for our 2024 Summer/Fall Season and for Future Consideration.

The ASC was formed in 1988 in Central Virginia, and in 2001 the Blackfriars Playhouse was built - the world's only recreation of Shakespeare's indoor theatre.

Currently Playing:

JULIUS CAESAR

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (abridged)[revised](again)

Rehearsals begin: 05/29/2024

Opening: 06/14/2024

MACBETH

Rehearsals begin: 06/13/2024

Opening: 07/19/2024

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

Rehearsals begin: 06/20/2024

Opening: 07/27/2024

THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR

Rehearsals begin: 08/06/2024

Opening: 09/13/2024

DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS

Rehearsals begin: 09/19/2024

Opening: 10/18/2024

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Rehearsals begin: 10/29/2024

Opening: 12/07/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Daily Laundry of Shows in performance

Daily maintenance of costume pieces, wigs, and accessories as requested by Actors, SMs, etc.

Wardrobe / Dresser during performances, helping with quick changes, pre-sets, and post-show cleaning-up.

Assisting assistant stage manager backstage during performances (as needed, and if available) with door pages, curtain pages, decluttering, etc.

Notifying Costume Shop Managers and Designers of any major issues / repairs.

Setting up dressing room spaces

Working with costume shop manager on organizing racks

Keeping Wardrobe Room and Costume Shop tidy, and managing inventory of laundry needs.

Stitching, Draping, and other alterations (as needed) before and during production dates.

Being present for and assisting during photo calls

Managing strike at end of season; sorting laundry and restocking items.

"Renaissance Style" shows - manage and supervise the pulling of costumes, providing guidance and alterations when needed.

Reports directly to Costume Shop Manager and Production Manager

Seeking applicants with availability to begin in May 2024.

$36,000 annually.

Full time, salaried position. Health + Dental available for year-round staff

LOCAL APPLICANTS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Will provide housing/relocation assistance, based on availability.

If interested, please email Thomas J. Coppola (Production Manager) with "ASC 2024 WARDROBE SUBMISSION" in the Subject Line. Please include your updated resume, any available digital portfolio/website, and a brief letter of interest.

Send to: artistic@AmericanShakespeareCenter.com

The American Shakespeare Center is committed to anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices. Our goal is to implement best practices that maintain a healthy company culture and ethos that is welcoming to all who want to join this theatre. Members of the BIPOC, LGBTQ and/or other under-represented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Thank you.
Salary: $36,000 annually