Dresser

Dresser

Ogunquit Playhouse, Ogunquit, Maine seeks experienced Dresser for our 2026 Holiday production of Mary Poppins at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH.

Dates:

Contract Starts with Tech: Sunday, November 29, 2026.

Previews Start: Wednesday, December 2, 2026

Opening: Friday, December 4, 2026

Closing: Sunday, December 20, 2026

End of Contract: Wednesday, December 23, 2026

Job Duties/Expectations include (but are not limited to):

- Minor costume repairs.

- Reinforce buttons, quick rig garments, repair rips/tears, repair hems, label garments.

- Ensure proper cleaning, organization and delivery of costume pieces.

- Assist with backstage quick changes.

- Create show tracks for each production detailing all aspects of their show including preshow, intermission, and post-show duties.

- Possess flexibility and positive backstage demeanor working with actors and other crew.

- Run each performance (8 shows/week).

- Assist in rehearsals and load-in/strike as necessary.

- Coordinate with Costume Shop Supervisor, staff, coordinators and/or designers to ensure a productive handoff and tech experience.

- Attending or watch video of designer run to determine quick changes and other costume related problems.

- Foster and maintain a positive and productive work environment backstage, in dressing rooms, and in wardrobe rooms.

- Ensure that the wardrobe rooms, backstage areas, and dressing rooms are kept in a clean and tidy manner.

- Job requires ability to sit/stand for long periods of time, and bend, stoop, or kneel while assisting actors, staff, and designer in execution of duties as assigned

- Job requires ability to lift, carry, move costumes and necessary equipment up and down stairs in varied lighting conditions.

- Unconventional hours may be required.

Position is a W2, $19/hr plus O/T and housing included.

Ogunquit Playhouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to promoting the growth of a diverse and inclusive workplace. For our full Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility statement please visit our website: http://www.ogunquitplayhouse.org/about-us