Wardrobe and Deck Crew Covers – Frozen and The SpongeBob Musical
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.
To apply, please email your resume, the position(s) you're interested in, and any known conflicts through the run to Sara.Vazquez@MarriottTheatre.com. We are interviewing immediately.
Covers learn one or more backstage tracks and fill in when a regular crew member is out. Covers typically train over a few performances, shadowing the track and then running the show with a trainer, and are then on call for emergencies. There are often opportunities for guaranteed shows once trained. Frozen covers are our first priority.
Schedule Details
Start date: immediately
• Frozen (mainstage): Press Opening Wednesday, November 11, 2026; closing Sunday, January 3, 2027 (possible extension weeks through January 17); 8 shows per week, Wednesday–Sunday
• The SpongeBob Musical (TYA): tech begins Monday, November 16, 2026; first preview Friday, November 20; press opening Saturday, November 28; closing Sunday, January 3, 2027; one-hour morning performances at 10am and/or 12:30pm
Responsibilities
• Shadow and train on assigned wardrobe or deck tracks, then run the show with a trainer before going on independently.
• Remain on call to run the track in case of emergencies or planned crew outs.
• Learn and follow the track paperwork, and help keep it up to date.
• Wardrobe covers: dressing, quick changes, costume tracking, laundry and costume maintenance as assigned by the Wardrobe Supervisor.
• Deck covers: scenic and prop shifts, presets, and backstage safety; on SpongeBob, may help with the daily changeover between shows.
• View the show periodically to stay current on changes.
Preferred experience
• Backstage run crew experience (wardrobe or deck).
• Mostly flexible availability through the run and ability to come in on short notice.
• Reliable, organized and calm under pressure.
• Ability to learn quickly and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Must have reliable transportation to Lincolnshire, IL.
Expectations
Communication flow
Wardrobe covers report to the Wardrobe Supervisor. Deck covers report to the lead deck crew member for their show.
