Cleveland Play House seeks a full-time seasonal Wardrobe Supervisor to join the production team and supervise and run mainstage productions.
September 21, 2026 – May 28, 2027
Reports to: Costume Shop Supervisor & Associate Costume Shop Supervisor
- ·Set up and stock the two mainstage wardrobe rooms at the beginning of each season
- ·For each show, create the Costume Plot, Preset List, Run Sheet, Post Show Duties, and Costume Check-In/Out Sheets
- ·Coordinate with stage management on dressing room setup prior to tech
- ·Coordinate with the production team on quick change booth locations and setup
- ·Articulate preshow duties, presets, costume changes, and post-show duties to wardrobe staff
- ·Coordinate with costume shop management on daily laundry and weekly dry cleaning schedules
- ·Communicate notes to stage management for show reports
- ·Maintain a safe and healthy work environment
Shop hours (when not running a show): Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm.
During run of show: 6 days a week, Tuesday–Sunday. Tech week and preview performances include morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours. Performances primarily evenings and weekends with two shows Saturdays and Sundays; 4-hour minimum calls.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE - ·Understanding of clothing and costume construction
- ·Experience working on wardrobe crews and executing quick changes
- ·Laundry experience; skilled with steamers, industrial and domestic irons
- ·Proficient hand sewing and machine stitching
- ·Experience leading a team
- ·Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
- ·Eye for detail and ability to identify and solve challenges
- ·Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Dropbox
- ·Dexterity to move quickly and quietly
- ·Ability to lift arm above the head, kneel, crouch, and climb ladders
- ·Strength to move rolling racks loaded with costumes and accessories
$19/hour, paid bi-weekly.
Group health insurance (CPH contributes a portion of premium), group dental and vision, paid vacation, company and discretionary holidays, 401(k) plan. Parking available at employee's cost.
Apply through Cleveland Play House's careers portal at the link below.