CAREERS

Dresser

Pay Rate: $12.00/hr.

Job Summary

The Dresser is a member of the Riverside Wardrobe Crew and is responsible for ensuring the successful running of performances for the costume department. The ideal candidate will be a great communicator, have basic costume repair knowledge, can follow instructions, and is self-motivated to complete their daily responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

  • Working with the Wardrobe Supervisor to assist with running and maintenance of costumes

  • The successful candidate will have a solid knowledge of standard maintenance and dressing

  • Experience with both hand and machine sewing

  • Have a positive attitude, strong communication, time management skills

  • Be able to routinely stand for extended periods, lift thirty pounds and climb stairs

  • Properly communicate with supervisors and department heads

Knowledge

  • Strong communication skills

  • Proper handling of costumes in a show run

  • Costume repairs

  • Proper etiquette with actors and staff

  • Ability to communicate conflicts

Education and Experience

Minimum Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age

  • Preferred if candidate holds or is working toward a degree in Technical Theatre (or related field) from an accredited university or possess equivalent professional experience.

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in a professional theatre environment, and or 1 year as either an assistant or a department head

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

  • Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to bend at the waist and lift items up to 50 lbs. to waist level

  • Ability to move items up to 50 lbs. for distances of 25+ feet

  • Ability to remain standing and active for an 8-12 hour shift

  • Indoor activity with prolonged exposure to windowless work area

  • Frequent exposure to fluorescent lighting and low light conditions

 

This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principle job elements essential for making compensation decisions

 

Interested applicants, please send your resume and cover letter to our Production Manager, Aaron Thomas Moore, at productionmanager@riversidedt.com