Wardrobe Supervisor

THE COMPANY:
We are a theater company within a building, within a community, within a world.
As a production company, Theater Wit is the premier smart art theater in Chicago, producing humorous, challenging, and intelligent plays that speak with a vibrant and contemporary theatrical voice.
As an institution, Theater Wit seeks to be the hub of the Chicago neighborhood theater scene. In our three spaces, we bring together Chicago’s best storefront theater companies. Here you will find a smorgasbord of excellent productions, see the work of a parade of talented artists, and mingle with audiences from all over Chicago.

SUMMARY:
Theater Wit seeks experienced Wardrobe Supervisors to join our team for our 2026 production of “The Ally”. Applicants must have professional experience and are required to provide their own transportation. Applicants are required to be available for day rehearsals during the week and during the weekend.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend all Tech rehearsals, Previews and Performances.
• Attend all designer run.
• Assist stage management when needed during the show. That may include setting/moving and striking props.
• Operating rigging and scene change equipment.
• Be on time for all rehearsals and performance calls.
• Manage and maintain any costume needs including stitching and repairs during the performance run.
• Be responsible for all laundering and dry cleaning of costumes as determined by the Costume Designer and Producer.
• Be responsible for maintaining the costume design throughout the run.
• Assist with quick changes and costume presets during the run
• Attend all put-in rehearsals as scheduled by the Producer.
• Provide hair styling assistance and wig maintenance as needed during the run.
• Lead the strike of costumes used in conjunction with the Production including final laundry, dry cleaning and return to stock.

KEY DATES:
First Rehearsal: Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 (Subject to Change)
Tech: Tuesday, March 17th, 2026 through Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Previews: Friday, March 20th, 2026 – Sunday, March 29th, 2026
Opening: Monday, March 30th, 2026 (Subject to Change)
Regular Run of Show: Thursday through Sunday with possible added performances Tuesday and Wednesday
Anticipated Closing: Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Advertised Closing: Saturday, May  23rd, 2026