Costume Supervisor

**Reports to**: Head of Wardrobe

**Duties and Responsibilities** may include, but are not limited to:

- Researching historical backgrounds and details of costume designs as required.
- Sourcing, purchasing, acquiring and/or building costumes for assigned shows under the guidance of the Head of Wardrobe and with the designer’s approval.
- Producing paperwork for stage management and dressers.
- Assisting designers in fittings and relay information to Wardrobe.
- Communicating between designers, directors and Head of Wardrobe regarding all wardrobe elements of the production.
- Preparing rehearsal costumes as required.
- Ensuring the safe operation of all costumes during the run of a show.
- Supervising other wardrobe staff, including dressers and laundry personnel.
- Handling and repairing wardrobe during the run of show, which may include show laundry.
- Assisting and supervising quick change rehearsals, load-in, set-up, and strike of costumes.
- Providing solutions and guidance to the costume assistants and first hand as required.
- Communicating all decisions to the Head of Wardrobe and reporting issues that require solutions.
- Sharing the responsibility of responding to show notes.
- Overseeing and assisting in maintaining the cleanliness of the wardrobe room.
- Assisting in monitoring stock and informing the Head of Wardrobe of required materials.
- Assisting in organizing and maintaining wardrobe storage.
- From time to time, other related duties may be assigned as required.

**QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIRE SKILLS**
- At least 5 years work experience in a wardrobe.
- At least 2 years work experience managing a wardrobe department.
- Proficient hand and machine sewing skills.
- Strong time management, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and initiate tasks.
- Proficiency in Excel, Word and Internet researching.
- Valid G Driver’s License and access to a vehicle would be an asset.

**TERM**: Full-time, position start date **March 3rd.**

This position is based in-person and onsite at the **Hamilton Family theatre Cambridge** _(46 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge)_.

Due to the nature of the live theatre industry, evening and weekend work may be required.

**HOW TO APPLY**

Jenine Kroeplin
Head of Wardrobe

**Please List “Costume Supervisor” in the Subject Line**

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION**:
Drayton Entertainment is a registered, not-for-profit charitable organization and one of Canada's most successful professional theatre companies. We present the finest in live theatre for all ages at seven unique venues across Ontario: the Drayton Festival Theatre in Drayton, Huron Country Playhouse (Mainstage and South Huron Stage) in Grand Bend, King's Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene, St. Jacobs Country Playhouse and Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre in St. Jacobs, and the Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge. We also operate a Youth Academy in Waterloo.

Pay: $26.25 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

**Experience**:

- wardrobe: 5 years (required)
- managing a wardrobe department: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-02-14
Expected start date: 2025-03-03