Technical Wardrobe Supervisor Ogunquit Playhouse Ogunquit, ME

Overview

Ogunquit Playhouse, Ogunquit, Maine seeks an experienced Wardrobe Supervisor for our 2026 Season and Arts Academy productions. Approximate dates of employment between April and November 2026.

Ideal Candidate:
Must be detail-oriented and remain focused in a fast-paced working environment. Wardrobe Crew experience required; basic sewing/stitching skills required.

• Manage team of Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor and Wardrobe Assistants.
• Manage budget and timely reports for expenses.
• Coordinate laundry and dry cleaning scheduling & management with Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor and Costume Shop.
• Foster and maintain a positive and productive work environment backstage, in dressing rooms, and in wardrobe rooms.
• Ensure that the wardrobe rooms, backstage areas, and dressing rooms are kept in a clean and tidy manner.
• Amend documentation/tracking sheets of wardrobe inventory per show, updating as changes are made with assistance from Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor.
• Ensure Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor and Dressers create tracks detailing all aspects of their show including preshow, intermission, and post-show duties.
• Coordinate with Costume Shop Supervisor, staff, coordinators and/or designers to ensure a productive handoff and tech experience.
• Attend or watch video of designer run to determine quick changes and other costume related problems.
• Assist in costume plot/actor costume tracking sheets in coordination with the Costume Shop Supervisor as needed.
• Minor costume repairs and upkeep.
• Reinforce buttons, quick rig garments, repair rips/tears, repair hems, label garments.
• Ensure proper cleaning, organization and delivery of costume pieces.
• Address issues and help coordinate backstage quick changes.
• Possess flexibility and positive backstage demeanor working with actors and other crew.
• Run each performance (8-9 shows/week).
• Remain calm in a high intensity environment and support the wardrobe team in stressful repairs/changes.
• Assist in understudy rehearsals and load-in/strike as necessary.
• Assist with Arts Academy as necessary.
• Job requires ability to sit/stand for long periods of time, and bend, stoop, or kneel while assisting actors, staff, and designer in execution of duties as assigned.
• Job requires ability to lift, carry, move costumes and necessary equipment up and down stairs in varied lighting conditions.
• Unconventional hours may be required.

Position is a W2, $25/hr plus overtime and housing included.

Ogunquit Playhouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to promoting the growth of a diverse and inclusive workplace. For our full Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility statement please visit our website: http://-us

Ogunquit Playhouse will now be offering Health insurance to all employees who are with the company for 120+ consecutive days and work at least 30 hours weekly. Ogunquit Playhouse will cover 75% of employee’s company sponsored Health insurance premium. Dental and Vision insurance will also be available at the employee’s expense. Employees who work the Ogunquit Playhouse’s entire season will also accrue Earned Paid Leave up to 40 hours.

Eligibility is based on the length of the contract. Shortening the length of that contract may affect eligibility.

Please send cover letter (including your availability for the time frame listed above), resume and references to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Please include 2026 WARDROBE SUPERVISOR in the subject line.

$25.00 – $25.00 per hour

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