WORK AT HCTO

WARDROBE SUPERVISOR POSITION

Job Description:
The Hale Center Theater Orem is seeking a professional, self-motivated, highly organized, experienced, and incredibly positive individual to serve as Wardrobe Supervisor. HCTO produces 7 shows per year, with performances running almost year round. The Wardrobe Supervisor position is responsible for supervising all wardrobe related activities for each show. This includes organizing, scheduling, training, and managing a team of dressers as well as building dresser tracks for each show.

This position will work in tandem with our Costume Shop manager to assess, organize and oversee all costume changes and needs for upcoming productions. They may collaborate with stage management to designate backstage spaces, rehearse quick changes, and assign dressers to specific performers and tasks. Additionally, the Wardrobe Supervisor will work very close with our Archive Costume Shop Manager to coordinate the maintenance, upkeep and repair of costumes across both teams throughout the run of each production. They will also work with them to assist with strike and load-in. Schedule/hours will fluctuate based on the needs of each production

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience as a Dresser (professional wardrobe experience preferred)
• Demonstrated experience acting as Wardrobe Supervisor
• A working understanding of theatre and production practices, costume construction techniques, tools and equipment
• Strong understanding of fabric care
• Ability to work with and lead a team
• Ability to create production paperwork, quick-change plans, and other documentation
• Ability to work productively and meet deadlines in an environment of change, creative process and rigorous time management
• Willingness to meet professional standards and possess professional experience in commercial and/or regional professional theatre
• An understanding of budgeting and the management of theater resources as they pertain to the Wardrobe Department
• Ability to work long hours and work with a flexible schedule
• Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Physical Demands: Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, perform physical activities such lifting, bending, standing, climbing, and walking

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with wig/hair maintenance and assisting actors with wig changes

Schedule:
Mainly evening and Saturday shifts (determined by show performance schedule) and additional flexible preparation hours.

Salary:
Hourly Rate; based on experience

Benefits:
N/A

Apply:
If you are interested, please email us at joseph.governale@haletheater.org and include your resume, and cover letter, and an application form which you can download here. Be sure to include your name and the position title in the subject of your email!

PRODUCTION OVERHIRE POSITIONS

Hale Center Theater Orem is accepting resumes for temporary positions on a rolling basis including, but not limited to, Wardrobe and Stage Crew, Electric Technicians, Scenic Carpenters, Scenic Artists, Props, and Costume Construction. We currently have limited positions available but keep resumes on file for consideration for future productions or other special projects. Positions may be paid hourly or by stipend depending on position and length of call. Enthusiasm, intelligence, reliability, and punctuality are as important as experience.

To apply, email a resume and cover letter to Joseph Governale, Production Manager at joseph.governale@haletheater.org. Please include your name and ‘Production Overhire’ in the subject line.

CREATIVE TEAM POSITIONS

Hale Center Theater Orem is accepting resumes for directors, musical directors, choreographers, designers (scenic, costumes, lighting, sound and projection) and stage managers on a rolling basis. We currently have limited positions available but keep resumes on file for consideration for future productions or other special projects.

To apply, email a resume and cover letter to Joseph Governale, Production Manager at joseph.governale@haletheater.org. Please include your name and desired role(s) in the subject line.