Wardrobe Assistant Lead
Listed on 2026-01-19
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Music / Audio Production, TV / Film Production, Summer Seasonal
"Tuacahn edifies and inspires the human spirit through professional world class family entertainment and an unparalleled artistic experience that matches the majesty of the canyon"
Position TitleWardrobe Assistant Lead
DepartmentRun Crew - Costumes (Wardrobe)
Position SummaryBeing a part of the Wardrobe Crew means working under the Wardrobe Lead to get every performer looking their best in their costumes so they can shine on stage in the middle of the gorgeous red rocks of Padre Canyon.
As the Wardrobe Assistant Lead you'll be backstage. You assist the lead with creating the run paperwork and leading the Wardrobe team through their duties. During every show you're backstage watching for issues with the costumes and quick changes, communicating any issues with whomever needs to know. You should be prepared to swing in to any Wardrobe tracks if needed, including prepping the costumes, check‑ins, pre‑sets, quick changes, logging things that need fixing (notes), and end‑of‑night sanitizing of costumes.
You step into the Wardrobe Lead role in their absence.
- Stays alert, specially when backstage
- Google Suite (especially Google Sheets)
- Paperwork creation and updating (run sheets, pre‑sets, etc.)
- Create detailed notes on run tracks to swing on for other team members
- Learn all tracks of all the shows
- Presets
- Check‑ins/outs
- General dressing knowledge, tricks, and help
- Steaming, pressing, and sanitization of garments
- Knowledge and skill to help performers with quick changes, as an individual and as part of a team
- Assisting in leading a team
- Ability to work with performers and staff in a positive and professional manner while on campus at all times
- Ability to listen, take instruction, and to participate in a team
- Clean and maintain all spaces
- Basic hand stitching for quick during show repairs
- 2 years of professional Wardrobe experience
- Ability to work outside in a desert climate
- Ability to lift 20 lbs.
- Must be able to run short distances and use stairs both while carrying a laundry basket with items inside
- Must be able to stand for the length of a show
- Adhere to and promote all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and maintain a safe work environment
- Adhere to all rules and regulations required by the Actor's Equity Association (AEA) and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE)
- 5 years of professional Wardrobe experience
- Swing experience
04.06.26 – 10.25.26
Mandatory Dates:
- 04.20.26 – 05.23.26
- 07.01.26 – 07.14.26
$22.00 /hr
2025 Shows IncludeFinding Nemo, Les Miserables, and Grease
Other DetailsLimited housing is available at $50 per week.
This position is represented by IATSE Chapter 720, but you do not have to be an IATSE member to apply.
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