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POSITION DETAILS
The Head Stage Wardrobe is a permanent, full-time seasonal position (dates vary by season, but typically late summer to mid spring). This position is under the jurisdiction of IATSE Local 105 and reports to the Director of Production and Operations.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• The safe and efficient set up, running, dismantling and storage of all costume, makeup, and hair elements pertaining to the Spriet Stage, including dressing performers during rehearsals and performances as required by the theatre
• Maintenance and repair of all costume and hair equipment relating to the staging of theatrical presentations on the Spriet Stage, including, within the limits of their expertise, steamers, washers, dryers, hair equipment, scissors, blow dryers, etc.
• Maintenance of all costume and hair elements within limits of abilities from time of load-in to load-out.
• Maintenance and organization of wig and facial hair inventory
• Coordination of dry-cleaning and extensive maintenance with technical directors/production driver and costume construction
• Supervision of additional dressers, wig persons, and makeup artists and stagehands during load-ins, rehearsals, performances, and strikes
• Coordinating work on wig and wardrobe running with other departments, including but not limited to: Wardrobe Construction, Props, Lighting, Sound and Set
• Maintaining paperwork pertaining to the running of costumes and hair elements on shows, and distributing it to all relevant parties
• Supervise and organize dressing rooms and activities during productions

Qualifications / Required Skills

• Three or more years of professional work experience in theatre wardrobe, preferably running
• Extensive knowledge of theatrical costuming practices. Strong knowledge of theatre systems, practices and protocols
• Strong understanding of costuming, hair design, and makeup design methods, materials and related systems
• Ability to interpret, modify and maintain costume plots and running paperwork
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A problem solver, creative thinker, great team player and a passion for theatre.
• A fast learner and welcomes a good challenge.
• Intermediate computer skills

The Grand recognizes that the best person for the job might not meet all the skills and attributes listed. We are happy to consider all applicants for this position, with the understanding that any successful candidate will work with the Theatre to learn the parts of the job that they haven’t already mastered.

Additional Information

TIMING
Dates of full-time employment vary based on the operating season from year to year. As the incumbent is retiring halfway through the season, for the 2022-23 season, the position will commence following the strike of ELF:The Musical, which is approximately the end of December 2022, and concludes May 7, 2023. First right of refusal is given for all calls in the stage wardrobe department during the off-season.

SALARY
As per the IATSE 105 contract. 40 hours guaranteed per week during the operating season. Where there is insufficient work in the stage wardrobe department, work may be assigned in costume construction or related areas to make up the difference.

OUR COMMITMENT TO ANTI-OPPRESSION
The theatre sector is in a period of much-needed change and tremendous opportunity.

At the Grand, we are committed to creating and practicing a company culture that ensures an accessible, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming space for artists, audiences, donors, boards, and staff.

We encourage all applicants to review the Grand’s Anti-Oppression Mission Statement on our website to confirm that your personal and professional values are aligned with this vision.

We are committed to building a diverse workplace as such we encourage candidates to self-identify as members of equity deserving groups such as members of the BIPOC community, and/or 2SLGBTQ+ community. Please let us know if you require accommodation(s) at any stage of the application process.

The Grand sincerely thanks all applicants for their time in submitting an application. Your application will be acknowledged as received but only those selected for an interview will be contacted directly for follow up.

Salary: $31.58/hr (Per IATSE 105 Agreement)

Contact Information

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a resume and cover letter expressing what excites you about this position to:

Paul Fujimoto-Pihl
Director of Production and Operations
pfujimotopihl@grandtheatre.com

Please use the subject line “Head Stage Wardrobe – [your name here]”.

This position is open until filled, however applications will be reviewed beginning Tuesday November 8th at 9am.

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ABOUT THE GRAND THEATRE
A leading cultural hub, the Grand is proudly located in the heart of downtown London, Ontario. We are a place for all to gather, discuss, challenge, debate, celebrate, and be inspired and entertained by exceptional theatre experiences. A not-for-profit regional theatre, the Grand produces and presents professional theatre on two stages: the Spriet Stage (839 seats) and the Auburn Stage (150 seats).

A typical season at the Grand runs from September to May including an annual fall High School Project production, which has a 23-year history as an integral part of our programming.

The Grand is World Curious and London Proud. We bring the world to London with diverse, relevant, and original stories from around the globe, and through collaborations with exceptional national and international performing arts organizations.

And we bring London to the world stage with a commitment to developing, producing, and premiering new and original stories through COMPASS, our new play development program. In partnership with artists and playwrights from around the world and around the corner, we present relevant, provocative and entertaining stories that remind us of our collective humanity.