Costume Director/Wardrobe SupervisorTexas Shakespeare Festival |
Description:The Texas Shakespeare Festival is a rotating repertory professional theatre in East Texas. Their 2026 season of shows are: Midsummer Night's Dream, Emma, Hamlet, 1776, and The Reluctant Dragon.May 12 arrive /July 29 depart $6,000 / up to $300 travel / single occupancy dorm housing / 11 meals a week Minimum Requirements: two years of professional experience in a supervisory capacity required. Costume Department Director is responsible for: ● Creating daily schedule of the costume shop operations ● Determining the viability of proposed designs regarding budget, time, and labor ● Coordinating measurements and fittings ● Supervising cutter/drapers, first hands, stitchers, wardrobe personnel, and interns ● Maintaining adequate supplies and equipment ● Conducting shop meetings ● Attending production meetings ● Keeping track of budgets and processing receipts ● Assisting with any public relations or community outreach events such as fundraisers, Media Day, displays, interviews, informal talks, etc. ● Coordinating strike of all costume-related areas ● Reports to Managing Director Wardrobe Supervisor is responsible for: ● Setting up, organizing, and maintaining the racks and storage systems required for the productions ● Organizing and supervising costume load-in and load-out, costume changes, and quick chances for each production ● Cleaning and maintaining the dressing rooms and related areas ● Supervising dressers and making personnel assignments ● Cleaning and maintaining all costume items during the run of the show ● Assuming responsibility for all costumes and accessories in the productions after opening night ● Discussing with the Artistic Director any costume-related issue that could alter the visual design of a production after the show opens
Application Deadline:
Nov. 30, 2025
Job Duration:
One-time engagement
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Creative/Artistic
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United States,
Texas, Kilgore |