Attendant Wardrobe Cirque

Specific Job Functions:

• Launder show costumes including machine washing, hand wash, and spot cleaning.
• Use chemicals to clean and correct stains on show costumes within proper safety standards.
• Perform basic maintenance on stretch as well as natural fiber costumes.
• Be available to dress actors for large production shows, includes standing for long periods, working in dimly lit spaces, climbing to dressing platforms and retrieving costumes when needed.
• Work with large groups of actors and acrobats in dark and at times cramped spaces. A professional ‘people oriented’ person is required.
• Be able to learn and run a number of different track shows.
• Be able to assist with repairs of costumes.
• Relay notes to technicians of repairs needed.
• Be available for assisting with training and new artist integrations.
• Participate in all company required training classes.
• Participate in a continued positive team environment in the wardrobe department.
• Participate in helpful, respectful and clear communication with other crew, stage management and production management.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a wardrobe attendant within the field of live stage performance preferred.
• Experience in use of industrial sewing machine, serger and other wardrobe related machinery and hand tools or specialized craft skills such as millinery, painting, hairdressing and makeup application preferred.
• High school diploma required.
• Hand sewing skill and a sewing, repair and maintenance background required.
• Bilingual (French) preferred.