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Wardrobe Manager

A wardrobe manager supervises the making, buying, hiring and maintenance of costumes, accessories and wigs, and controls the budget for all these items.

In a large venue the team might be 50 strong; in provincial theatre, the team may consist of the manager and one or two assistants.

Wardrobe managers normally have a design background and/or excellent tailoring skills, and a good knowledge of period dress.

Typical work activities include:

working closely with the costume designer;
ensuring costumes are maintained throughout the performance;
arranging the proper storage of costumes when a production has finished;
liaising with designers to decide on fabrics and styles;
deciding which costumes will be made and which will be hired or bought (depending on the budget);
purchasing fabric;
arranging costume fittings;
delegating tasks to other members of the wardrobe team;
undertaking practical tailoring work;
sourcing other costumes and accessories;
keeping records of the designs and samples of materials for use in revivals or other productions.

For more information see Theatre Stage Manager

Information taken from Prospects www.prospects.ac.uk for more information

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