Wardrobe Crew

Drury Lane Theatre and Events provides exceptional experiences of celebration and human connection provided by a team that is encouraged to grow personally and professionally through trust, empowerment and possibility.  Our mission is to welcome everyone into our home to create, connect, celebrate and share valuable moments to last a lifetime. The Drury Lane legacy has established an environment where everyone is respected, supported and welcomed to fully immerse themselves in a shared experience of creativity and celebration.

Drury Lane Theatre provides top quality productions fueled by creativity, insight, and innovation. We offer the opportunity to encounter contemporary works, embrace the power of traditional productions, and explore boundaries of reimagined classics. Our mission is to provide the Chicagoland community with a theatrical venue to experience the power of theatre, touching the hearts and the minds of our audiences.

We immerse and support our artists and audiences in the exploration of what it means to be human and to experience the transcending power of the performing and visual arts.

We provide a home for our staff and artists that embraces a broad definition of diversity, encompassing all characteristics that make individuals and groups different from each other.

We encourage diversity in thought, ideas and perspectives and offer respect in words and actions for all. We believe in the impartial and fair treatment of everyone, offering access, opportunity and advancement for every individual, working to eliminate the barriers that have prevented full participation for all. We strive to create an environment in which every individual or group is welcomed, respected, supported, valued and able to fully experience and participate in this transformative art form.

Position Designation: Part time, Seasonal

Position Reports To: Wardrobe Supervisor

Opportunity:  Drury Lane Theatre is seeking a dynamic team player who will train as an additional member of the wardrobe crew for the upcoming show.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

Ensure costumes are ready for all performances.
Execute wardrobe operations during shows and assist with costume changes as needed.
Oversee daily costume maintenance and repairs.
Implement theatre policies and ensure compliance.
Maintain flexibility in assigned tasks and workflows.

Essential Knowledge Required:

1-2 years of professional wardrobe track experience.
Proficient sewing and alteration skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse personalities, demonstrating diplomacy, tact, and firmness.
Understanding of, and sensitivity to, diverse ethnic, socio-economic, disability, and gender backgrounds.
Comfortable handling confidential information.
Strong attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to work flexible hours and lift heavy objects.
Reliable transportation required.

General Job Function:

Arrive to work promptly and regularly.
Accept direction and establish effective work relationships.
Concentrate effectively with a wide variety of personalities and situations requiring diplomacy, tact, friendliness, poise, and firmness.
Demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to and appreciation for the diverse ethnic, socio-economic, disability and gender diversity of guests and staff.
Ability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Reliable transportation required.

Physical Demands:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, converse with, and exchange information, required to be in stationary seated position, use hands and fingers to grab and maintain various costume pieces, occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch, may occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds, specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus and specific hearing abilities.

Drury Lane Theatre & Events is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.