So you have decided to head to NYC to pursue your wardrobe career! Congratulations. Now you might be wondering how to join IATSE Local 764. Major cities are some of the best places to work backstage. You can typically expect a safer environment with more worker protection because of the local unions. While working in NYC, you might start to wonder if you should join the Wardrobe Union! The wardrobe union in NYC is Local 764. You will need to register for 764 before/as soon as you start working shifts on a show that is on a 764 contract. You might have some questions about joining the union. We hope…
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Wardrobe Jobs Backstage on a Typical Broadway Musical
There are no hard rules regarding the jobs that have to be accounted for on a Broadway show’s wardrobe crew. Each show is unique, and therefore, so are each show’s wardrobe needs. However, the following wardrobe technician jobs are typical to find backstage on a mid-sized Broadway musical. Click on each job description to read more in-depth about each title. (coming soon)
