Wardrobe Apprentice

Company Overview

ABOUT THE GRAND THEATRE

The Grand Theatre is known for world-class theatre created and built in London, Ontario. As southwestern Ontario’s premiere producing theatre and one of the most beautiful theatre spaces in Canada, the company has deep ties to the community and to its artists, artisans, and technicians. 

As a vibrant cultural hub and not-for-profit professional theatre, the Grand serves to gather, inspire, and entertain audiences in London and beyond. At our home in downtown London, we create productions on two stages: the Spriet Stage (839 seats) and the Auburn Developments Stage (144 seats). The Grand season of theatrical offerings runs from September to May, and we collaborate with companies and artists across the country through our co-productions that see London-made artistic and creative work travel to audiences nation-wide. Through our successful COMPASS New Play Development Program, the Grand is committed to developing and premiering new, original works and supporting the growth and reach of theatre writers and creators. Our recently renovated venue offers a contemporary and welcoming environment that is also home to several successful music series’, community arts rentals, cultural and special events. 

A cornerstone of the organization is our place as a teaching theatre, exemplified in our many mentorship programs and highlighted in our annual Grand Theatre High School Project. As the only program of its kind in the country and currently in its twenty-sixth year, the High School Project involves as many as one hundred high school participants annually from schools across the region. These students participate at no cost and take on roles both on stage and off, in a fully realized mainstage production under the direction of a professional creative team. 

The Grand Theatre is located on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, and Lnaapéewak Peoples. We acknowledge with gratitude the significant historical and contemporary contributions of local and regional Indigenous Peoples and of all the Original Peoples of Turtle Island (also known as North America). We are honoured to live, work, and tell stories together on this land.
 

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & RECONCILIATION

The Grand Theatre is committed to creating and practicing a company culture that ensures an accessible, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming space for all.  We encourage applicants to review the Grand’s Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Reconciliation action plan on our website to confirm that your personal and professional values are aligned with this vision, and we invite you to reflect on these commitments in your submission.

Job Description

The Apprenticeship – 2025-26 Season

The apprenticeship will be an introduction to the workings of a large wardrobe in a regional theatre.

Under the supervision of the Head of Wardrobe and Wardrobe Cutter, the Apprenticeship will include learning and working on alterations, building accessories and costumes, dyeing materials, supporting fittings to support all Spriet Stage productions.  The Apprentice may be given the opportunity to supervise small projects on occasion.
 

THE CANDIDATE

The candidate will be a graduate of a post-secondary technical theatre or fashion programme and will have at least 1 year of professional work experience.  The successful candidate will be creative, curious and passionate about theatre and be an excellent team player.
 

Position Details

• This full-time, temporary role reports to the Head of Wardrobe and Wardrobe Cutter and works closely with the wardrobe team.
• The dates for the 2025-26 Season are:
  • September 22, 2025 to December 12, 2025, and
  • December 29, 2025 to May 1, 2026
• Our work environment is in-person at 471 Richmond Street in downtown London, Ontario. Work hours are 40 hours per week, with overtime paid after 40 hours worked in a week. Some evenings and weekends will be required.
• The position pays $19.60 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay.
• New hires must be legally able to work in Canada and must sign on to the theatre’s employee handbook and health & safety policies, which form part of the employment agreement.