Wardrobe Crew, 4th Track – Frozen

Marriott Theatre; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Marriott Theatre is seeking an experienced Wardrobe Crew member to join our backstage team for Frozen and The SpongeBob Musical. You will dress performers, perform quick changes, and track costumes with care throughout multiple shows.

The role requires reliable transport to Lincolnshire, IL, the ability to work under time pressure, and a collaborative approach with the Wardrobe Supervisor and shop staff. Start date is immediate.

Qualifications

• Professional dresser or wardrobe run crew experience with fast quick changes.
• Basic hand and machine sewing skills (buttons, snaps, hems, patches).
• Knowledge of ironing, steaming and laundry techniques.
• Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Must have reliable transportation to Lincolnshire, IL.

Responsibilities

• Join Wardrobe Supervisor and shop team to build a new track with focus on pinch points for the crew.
• Dress performers and execute quick changes reliably and efficiently.
• Track costumes, pieces and accessories throughout the show.
• Assist with presets, laundry before/after shows, and costume maintenance as assigned.
• Create, adapt and maintain clear paperwork with photos for your track.
• Train a cover on your track in emergencies.
• Assist with strike duties at the end of the production.

Skills

Wardrobe crew experience

Sewing skills

Ironing & laundry

Time management under pressure

Independent & collaborative work

Interpersonal skills

Reliable transportation

Job description

Marriott Theatre is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusivity for its staff, creative teams, casts, musicians, crew members and audiences, and is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and discrimination-free environment. We welcome the uniqueness that any candidate can bring to our organization in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. We welcome candidates that help us build and maintain an anti-racist and anti-oppression environment, and who help prioritize joy in the production process. Applicants of diverse, underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, IL is hiring immediately for backstage crew on our holiday mainstage, Frozen, and our Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) production, The SpongeBob Musical. Our most urgent need is a Wardrobe Crew member for a new 4th wardrobe track on Frozen. We are also building our pool of Wardrobe and Deck Crew Covers for both shows.

This is a full dresser track, starting immediately and running every performance through closing.

Schedule Details

• Start date: immediately
• Press Opening: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
• Closing performance: Sunday, January 3, 2027 (possible extension weeks through January 17, 2027)
• 8 shows per week, Wednesday–Sunday
• Production calendar: Frozen Calendar

Responsibilities

• Jump in and build the new track alongside the Wardrobe Supervisor and costume shop team, focused on the pinch points for the rest of the wardrobe crew.
• Dress performers and execute reliable, efficient quick changes.
• Track costumes, pieces and accessories throughout the show.
• Assist with presets, pre and post show laundry, and costume repair and maintenance as assigned by the Wardrobe Supervisor.
• Create, adapt and maintain clear paperwork with photos for your track.
• Help train a cover on your track in the event of an emergency.
• Assist with strike duties at the end of the production.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Professional dresser or wardrobe run crew experience, including fast quick changes.
• Basic hand and machine sewing skills (buttons, snaps, hems, patching rips).
• Knowledge of effective ironing, steaming and laundry techniques.
• Ability to work productively and positively under time pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with the rest of the crew.
• Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility to problem solve as changes are made.
• Must have reliable transportation to Lincolnshire, IL.

Communication Flow

Position reports to the Wardrobe Supervisor.