Theatre

Wardrobe Master

Pre-Technical Rehearsal Duties

Attend Company Meeting(s.) (see schedule for dates and times)
Attend Company Run Through. ( see schedule for dates and times)
Attend Work-Call:
Normally assist in Pulling, constructing, adapting, and otherwise preparing Costumes.
Normally assist Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Manager in placing & preparing Quick-Change areas: placing Mirrors, Costume Racks, & Flats or screens for Quick-Change Booths.
Familiarize yourself with Costumes: (may be done during work-call/otherwise a day or more before tech begins)

Costume Plates
Action Sheets
Garment Lists
Quick-Changes and Quick-Change locations

Attend and participate by assisting Actors, Costume Designer, Assistant Costume Designer and Costume Shop Supervisor during all scheduled Costume Parades.
Attend all Technical & Dress Rehearsals at assigned call times. (see tech schedule for dates and times)

Bring:
Writing material & implements
Small Flashlight (mini-maglight or similar)
Wear Blacks: (see tech schedule for dateusually first or second dress rehearsal)
black slacks or jeans and long sleeve shirt (turtleneck or tee)

Preparation of Cue Sheets and Checklists and updating the Show.
You may be given an updated Action Sheets, Garment Lists, Pre-Show Setup, and Quick-Change Cues at start of first Tech or you may have to record all instructions given during rehearsal as they are given and create your own Action Sheets and Garment Lists.
You may be given a preliminary Costume Cue Sheet at start of first Tech or you may have to record all instructions given during rehearsal as they are given and create your own Cue Sheet.

You will have to make Wardrobe Run Crew assignments detailing which crew member fills what function for Pre-Show Setup, Production Run, and Post-Show Cleanup of Costumes.
Instructions will be provided by: Stage Manager, Assistant Stage Manager, Costume Designer, Assistant Costume Designer and/or Costume Shop Supervisor.
Make updates to the Action Sheets, Garment Lists, Pre-Show Setup, Quick-Change Cues and Wardrobe Run Crew Assignment Sheet immediately prior to, during, and immediately following Tech & Dress Rehearsals.
Be prepared to provide copies of the current Pre-Show Setup, Quick-Change Cues and Wardrobe Run Crew Assignment Sheet to the Stage Manager at final dress or earlier.

During Technical Rehearsals and Dress Rehearsals
Duties will likely include:

Participating in Pre-Show Setup of Costumes.
Supervising Pre-Show Setup by Wardrobe Crew and trouble-shooting any problems that arise during Pre-Show Setup.
Running Wardrobe during Rehearsal.
Supervising and Participating in the Post-Show Cleanup of Costumes.
Performing other tasks as assigned

During Productions

Attend all Performances at assigned call times. (see tech schedule for dates and times)

Bring:
Fair copy of all updated Pre-Show Setup, Quick-Change Cues and Wardrobe Run Crew Assignment Sheet
(these should remain in Theatre after dress rehearsals begin)
Small Flashlight
Wear Blacks

Supervise Wardrobe Crew in Pre-Show Setup
Double-Check to verify all Costumes are Preset and located correctly
Report completing of Costume Preset Check to & provide Stage Manager with the Costume Preset Check Report immediately following completion.
Perform all duties as assigned and as recorded
Take Cues from the Stage Manager or Assistant Stage Manager during run of show
Supervise and Participate in the Post-Show Cleanup of Wardrobe including returning Costumes to Racks, inventorying Costumes, Laundering and spot cleaning as scheduled or necessary and making minor repairs.
Report any damage or shortage of Wardrobe materials to the Costume Designer or Costume Shop Supervisor immediately and devise a strategy for repairing or replenishing the defective or deficient material.

Strike

Attend Strike (see tech schedule for dates and times)
Normally assist in striking Costumes, returning items to proper place in storage and identifying those Costumes that must be returned to other individuals, theatre companies, and organizations.
Normally assist Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Manager in Striking Quick-Change areas.
Turn fair copies of Pre-Show Setup, Quick-Change Cues and Wardrobe Run Crew Assignment Sheet in to Stage Manager.

 
Last Updated: 10/31/08