Wardrobe apprentices report to the Hair, Makeup, and Wardrobe Supervisor and are responsible for helping to prepare, maintain, and run productions. The apprentice will assist the department in day to day tasks (costume and wig preparation), administrative tasks (pre-production planning, production meetings, tracking paperwork, office and storage organization), and will run shows as assigned. This apprentice has a hand in all aspects of the department, so flexibility and adaptability are important.
Dates & Hours
28 hours/week
Position is Supervised By
Wardrobe Supervisor
Who Should Apply For This Position
Applicants interested in learning about the day-to-day functions of a professional theatre wardrobe department should apply. This position is specifically catered to those interested in the technical and administrative aspects of the trade. Design opportunities are not available as a part of this apprenticeship.
Alumni For This Position Include
- Cody Von Ruden, Resident Costume Design Associate, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, CA
- Samantha Corn, Freelance Dresser, Chicago, IL
- Adrienne Littlefield, Dresser, Moulin Rouge, New York, NY
- Melissa Tulchinksy, Wardrobe, Hamilton, New York, NY
Application Requirements
- Cover Letter Addressing the Following:
- Why you want to work in this department at Steppenwolf
- What skills and experiences you bring to this department
- What you hope to learn from this internship or apprenticeship
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Two Letters of Recommendation
The cover letter, resume, and two letters of recommendation should be submitted as one PDF titled "lastname_firstname.pdf" (i.e. letts_tracy.pdf).