Touring Wardrobe Supervisor

General: The Acting Company seeks a touring Wardrobe Supervisor (Wardrobe Sup) for their 2026-2027 National Tour. This position serves as the department head for the wardrobe department. The Wardrobe Sup will join the production during its design and rehearsal process in NYC while beginning the tour advance with the Associate Producer. Wardrobe Sup will tech the production at its tech venue with the rest of the technical tour staff. While on the road, the Wardrobe Sup oversees costume maintenance, preshow, and post-show needs. This position trains local dressers and runs wardrobe tracks as needed. The Wardrobe Sup will be a leader on tour, and will work intimately with the acting ensemble; they should be able to handle issues with discretion, prioritize privacy, and value creating a comfortable work environment. This position reports to the Associate Producer.





Company Information & Tour Overview: The Acting Company (www.theactingcompany.org) is a fifty-four-year-old theatre company dedicated to developing artists and audiences through national repertory tours. This season’s tour will be a production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream (directed by Devin Brain, Producing Artistic Director). The tour will rehearse in NYC in January, tech at a venue in early February 2027, before touring nationally from February 2027 – April 2027 in a wide variety of theatrical venues. There will be times when the tour remains on the road continually, traveling from venue to venue; there will be times when the tour comes back to NYC, and tour stops are done as “run-outs” from NYC; there will also be smaller school performances for schools in the NYC area and across the country. The tour will include a sit-down run at a Manhattan venue in March 2027. Travel mostly takes place on a coach bus. The span of day is usually long, depending on the individual venue’s schedule, with load-in, performance, and strike often occurring all in one day.





Responsibilities:



Pre-Tour



Manage design in pre-production process, advising on and resolving issues of scale, budget, scheduling, design, tour-ability, and communication alongside Associate Producer and Costume Design team



Support any costume needs for the rehearsal process



Prep, restock, and maintain wardrobe tour kits, including hair and make-up products



Participate in advance process with venues, communicating complete and accurate information about dressing room, dresser, and laundry needs



Participate in (via company-provided credit card) and keep track of departmental spending (receipt submission, budget tracking) throughout tour process



Lead costume load in, notes, and load out during tech



Tour



Prepare for and oversee wardrobe load in and strike at each tour venue, maintaining safety, efficiency, and design implementation within each tour venue’s idiosyncrasies



Supervise local crew with all maintenance and cleaning of costumes; duties include laundry, preset, spraying and deodorizing, steaming and pressing, basic repairs, wig maintenance, and dressing room setup



Assist with truck load and unload at each venue, under the direction of Scenic Supervisor



Adapt costume, wig, and make-up needs to the available resources while on the road



Run a performance track as needed, including serving as A2 backstage for any issues with mic’d actors (training provided as needed)



Supervise actor maintenance of hair and make-up; coordinate actor hair appointments; restock make-up and styling products



Facilitate and participate in any additional rehearsals needed on the road, in coordination with Stage Management, Company Management, Staff Director, and Home Office



Train and be trained across departments, to ensure crew technician coverage



Post-Tour



Ensure that all costumes and wardrobe items are fully repaired, maintained, cleaned, returned (if rented or borrowed), and packed for storage



Update all paperwork for archival purposes





Qualifications:



At least 5 years of experience in wardrobe and/or dresser positions, or equivalent experience.



Knowledge of basic hand stitching and sewing machines.



Able to lift up to 50 lbs, push/pull 100 lbs, stand for extended periods of time (3+ hours), navigate multiple levels of stairs.



Experience with hair and makeup for diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds.



Experience with basic wig maintenance is a plus.



Soft skills: strong communication skills, written & verbal; strong interpersonal skills; experience working with early career professionals; experience working with communities of all kinds.



Other departmental experience is a plus.



OSHA training is a plus.



First aid training is a plus.



Previous experience with theatrical touring or travel is a plus.



Previous experience working in schools (or other educational settings) is a plus.



A valid US driver’s license is a plus.



Must be local to the NYC area. Housing & Per Diem provided during tour (when not in NYC).





Production Timeline & Fees (as of June 2026, subject to change, exact dates TBD):



August – December 2026: Pre-Production / Tour Advance



Wardrobe Sup works hourly (~10-20 hrs/week), as needed for design process and tour advance



Remote work possible, hours flexible



$27/hour



January 2027: Rehearsal Support / Tour Advance / Tech



Wardrobe Sup works hourly (~10-20 hrs/week), as needed for initial rehearsal setup, company introductions, HR training, rehearsal support, production and design meetings, and tour advance



$27/hour



February – April 2027: National Tour



Wardrobe Sup works full-time on the road



$1,275/week



April 2027: Post-tour



Wardrobe Sup works hourly as needed to unpack truck, return rentals, clean up kit, etc. (40 hours max)



$27/hour







Instructions to Apply:



Please complete the Google Form. The form will ask you to share information about your past work, which can be submitted in whatever format you prefer (resume, CV, cover letter, video recording, website link, etc).





We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, and scheduling interviews as needed. We will be accepting applications through July 31.





Equal Opportunity Employer: The Acting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to: veteran status, service member status, age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy status, disability (including use of a guide dog, hearing dog, or service dog), predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, marital status, victims of domestic violence or stalking, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.