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Job Description / Duties

Working as an integral member of the production team of Neptune theatre, reporting to the Head of Wardrobe, the dresser provides efficient and reliable ongoing maintenance of all costumes, accessories, and wardrobe elements, and acts as a costume builder and member of the wardrobe running crew for Neptune Theatre productions and presentations. As a member of the wardrobe running crew, the dresser prepares costumes for each performance, laundering and cleaning them as required, and assists with costume changes backstage during the performances. Terms of engagement are per the collective agreement between IATSE 680 and Neptune Theatre. Hours of work for this position will typically be Tuesday to Sunday, 45 hours per week. This position is typically engaged from September through May each season. The successful candidate will be hired for August 19th, 2024 – May 18th, 2025 for the upcoming season. Some work may be available earlier than these dates.

Qualifications / Required Skills

The Dresser will be required lift weights up to 25 pounds, work on uneven surfaces, and work in dimly lit environments.

The ideal Dresser for Neptune Theatre can communicate and work well with a cross-section of theatre professionals, including actors, designers, directors, and fellow production crew members. The Dresser will maintain composure during the stress of live performances while reliably executing their duties backstage during, and between shows. The Dresser will also be a skilled sewer, familiar with industrial and household sewing machines and equipment, and capable of repairing off the shelf and custom made costume pieces.

The Dresser will need to work well independently, and in cooperation with the rest of the production team, preparing notes for each production’s running-track, assembled from data collected from department heads, stage management and designers.

Salary: The hourly rate, as set by the IATSE CBA, is $24.56

Contact Information

Please submit a detailed cover letter and resume by email to the attention of Garrett G. Barker, Production Manager at: work@neptunetheatre.com

Include “Dresser” in the subject, and be prepared to provide three or more references.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted further.

Employer Profile

Neptune Theatre is located on sacred land that has been the site of human activity since time immemorial. We are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and un-ceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People, and we acknowledge them as the past, present, and future caretakers of this land.

As artists, we are grateful to work and build community here. As stewards of culture, we are in the process of learning more about how our company can improve our relations with Indigenous People and uphold the values of collaboration and inclusivity in all that we do.

Neptune Theatre is Atlantic Canada’s premier destination for live, professional theatre. On our stages, you’ll experience theatre that is uplifting and thought-provoking. Our roots are deep in this region. With 61 years under our belt, we’re deeply supportive of and connected to our local community, and are committed to creating outstanding experiences that enlighten and bring joy to our audiences.

We are the cultural heart and soul of the Halifax community. Our values are grounded in the belief that the power of live theatre can transform and connect. With a mindful and inclusive approach, we are committed to bringing stories that represent the history and diversity of our region and its people to life on our stages.