WARDROBE SUPERVISOR -SIGNATURE THEATRE

Signature Theatre, one of New York's leading off-Broadway theatres, is seeking a WARDROBE SUPERVISOR for its upcoming production of resident playwright Dominique Morisseau’s Bad Kreyol at The Pershing Square Signature Center on West 42nd Street. 

About Signature

Signature Theatre is an artistic home for storytellers. Founded in 1991, Signature Theatre celebrates playwrights and gives them an artistic home, producing several productions annually. In 2005 Signature began its groundbreaking Signature Ticket Initiative, providing affordable tickets to all its productions. In 2012, Signature opened The Pershing Square Signature Center, the Frank Gehry-designed 75,000 square foot Center featuring three theatres, two rehearsal studios, a central, public lobby with a café and bookstore, as well as administrative offices. 

EDIA

Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theatre field and aligning with Signature theatre’s institutional goals and priorities focused on playwrights, community and access are strongly encouraged to apply. Signature is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility and welcomes candidates who have demonstrable experience advocating for underrepresented communities. 

Please read our commitment to creating a theatre focused on EDIA at signaturetheatre.org

Compensation: $31/hour. Overtime eligible over 40 hrs. Overtime hourly rate is $46.50

Considerations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, affectional preference, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions, pregnancy, disability, genetic predisposition, age, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, or any other protected characteristic, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Position Summary

Signature Theatre is looking for a WARDROBE SUPERVISOR for its upcoming production of BAD KREYOL by resident playwright Dominique Morisseau, directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene. This position reports to the Costume Shop Manager. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Candidates should have excellent communication and organizational skills and be and should be able to work independently.
• Overseeing the daily maintenance of costumes, including laundry, dry cleaning, repairs, and steaming/pressing costumes before the show.
• Ensuring proper labeling, hanging, and storage of costumes.
• Dress actors or facilitate quick changes for any actor as needed.
• Manage the necessary wardrobe supplies for the show and make purchases as needed.
• Maintain all show paperwork and update any changes that arise from the tech or preview process. Create paperwork as needed.
• Performing preset, show run, and post-show duties and strike after completed run.
• Dates: October 1st - December 1st, 2024 with possible extension to December 15th, 2024.