Employment

Wardrobe Dresser

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. 

Drayton Entertainment is committed to inclusion and persity in hiring, and encourages all qualified candidates to apply without regard to age, disability, ethno-cultural identity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other historically underrepresented and marginalized identities. 

Drayton Entertainment is committed to providing all workers with a barrier free work environment free of discrimination and harassment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the employment selection process, please reach out directly to Natasha Hopf, Director of Human Resources, at natasha@draytonentertainment.com or 519-621-5511 ext.240 so that we may provide assistance.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Preset each costume piece and all accessories required at the stage level for quick changes for each performance of the production as outlined by the running list provided by Stage Management.
• Assist in any quick changes deemed necessary by Stage Management.
• Assist an actor or actors with quick costume changes during each show. 
• Provide Stage Management and the Head of Wardrobe/Wardrobe Supervisor with a detailed tracking list of everything you do pre to post show in case of an absence and for future records.  It should be submitted no later than your first performance of the second week into the run.
• Communicate costume repairs to the ASM and Wardrobe Maintenance. If possible, repairs should be done immediately. If not possible, take the costume piece or accessory to the Wardrobe Maintenance for repair.
• Gather costume pieces for each performance and return all costumes to the actor’s dressing room(s)  
• After, during and/or before each show, go through dressing rooms to ensure that all costumes are hung properly and in show order.
• Note any concerns about costume pieces, shoes and/or accessories that are showing wear and tear, communicate them with Wardrobe Maintenance.
• On dry cleaning weeks assist in the gathering and packing of costume pieces.
• The Wardrobe Maintenance may call you in early to put away dry cleaning.
• Assist and supervise the take-in, set-up, scene changes and strike of costumes
• Assist in the cleanliness of the Wardrobe Room
• Responsible for the safe operation of all costumes during the run of a show
• Responsible for proper Strike and/or Transfer of a show, as outlined and directed by the Wardrobe Maintenance
• Other related duties, as assigned. 

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic hand and machine sewing skills
• Works well under pressure in a team environment
• Previous experience dressing would be considered an asset

TERM: Seasonal, contract position. Typically 36-40 hours per week. 

Dressing positions available are:

• “Priscilla Queen Of The Desert”
  Hamilton Family Theatre, Cambridge (July 20th to August 10th)
  Huron Country Playhouse, Grand Bend (August 11th to September 1st)
• “Jersey Boys”
  Huron Country Playhouse, Grand Bend (July 6th to August 3rd)
  King’s Wharf Theatre, Penetanguishene (August 4th to September 1st)

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

Inpiduals required to work onsite must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination in accordance with Drayton Entertainment’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Accommodations may be requested due to medical exemption.

HOW TO APPLY

For consideration, interested candidates should respond with Cover Letter & CV by May 24, 2024 to:

Jenine Kroeplin
Head of Wardrobe
Email: jenine@draytonentertainment.com 

Please clearly indicate on your submission your preferred theatre location and the position you are applying for.

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