Website Court Theatre
The professional theatre of the University of Chicago
Wardrobe Crew
Court Theatre, a department of the University of Chicago in Hyde Park, is seeking candidates for Wardrobe Crew for 2 of its upcoming productions in the 25-26 Season.
BIG WHITE FOG ( 5 + 1 week run)
First Rehearsal Tue, Aug 12, 2025
First Tech Thu, Sep 4, 2025
First Preview Fri, Sep 12, 2025
Opening Sat, Sep 20, 2025
HSMAT Wed, Sep 24, 2025, Oct 1, Oct 8
Closing Sun, Oct 12, 2025
Ext 1 Closing Sun, Oct 19, 2025
A TAMING OF A SHREW ( 5 + 1 week run)
First Rehearsal Tue, Oct 14, 2025
First Tech Thu, Nov 6, 2025
First Preview Fri, Nov 14, 2025
Opening Sat, Nov 22, 2025
HSMAT Wed, Dec 3, 2025, Dec 10
Closing Sun, Dec 14, 2025
Ext 1 Closing Sun, Dec 21, 2025
* Performances are Wed 10:30am, Wed 7:30pm, Thurs & Fri 7:30pm, Sat & Sun 2pm and 7:30pm
Responsibilities may include: Wardrobe cleaning, prepping, and routine maintenance and small repairs as necessary; Assisting the Wardrobe Supervisor in determining and executing backstage traffic patterns, costume presets and quick changes; Working with the Stage Management team to assist in executing scenic shifts, prop hand-offs, and performing any backstage special effects as needed; Communicating all pertinent information to the Costume Shop Manager, Wardrobe Supervisor, and/or Production Stage Manager promptly.
Ideal candidates will possess the following skills/attributes:
Experience in costume cleaning and small repairs
Experience in a professional tech and run
Compensation:
$22/hr, time and a half after 40 hours.
W2 Wages paid biweekly as an employee of the University of Chicago.
All University of Chicago employees accrue paid sick time in accordance with the City of Chicago’s Paid Sick Leave Ordinance.
Send a resume, 3 professional references, and details of your availability to CourtTheatreHiring@gmail.com with the subject “Wardrobe Crew”.
As a potential employee of the University of Chicago, candidates will need to pass a criminal background check prior to their first day.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Disabled / Veterans Employer.
Court Theatre is committed to engaging, with equity and intention, the communities of which we are a part: the South Side of Chicago, the University of Chicago, and the local and national theatre community, including Court’s own staff, freelance technicians, and guest artists. Court is dedicated to being an anti-racist organization and creating an environment where people of marginalized identities can feel safe and flourish.
To apply for this job email your details to CourtTheatreHiring@gmail.com