Door Shakespeare - Costume and Wardrobe Intern (Lawrence-Funded Internship)

Door Shakespeare

JOB DESCRIPTION

Costume and Wardrobe Interns facilitate the costume build and are part of the wardrobe crew.
Door Shakespeare provides a well-rounded experience for our interns in their chosen field with additional opportunities to explore all areas of the theater. We are dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment supplemented with high levels of responsibility and flexible learning opportunities guided by individual talents and interests. 

Primary responsibilities include: Costume Preparation and Build 

● Prepare the performance space, dressing rooms, and costume shop for rehearsal and performance periods 

● Assist Costume Designer(s) with the 2026 costume build, including: 

○ Taking and noting measurements during fittings 

○ Procuring materials and costume pieces 

○ Washing, ironing, and pinning costume elements 

○ Machine and hand sewing 

○ Preparing costume racks for individual actor tracks Wardrobe Crew (Performance Period) 

● Placing pre-sets and striking costumes for each performance 

● Laundering, dry-cleaning, and maintenance of costumes 

● Facilitating quick changes
 

Additional Responsibilities at Björklunden Lodge
● Preparing the dining room for Lodge guests
● Preparing lodging rooms for Björklunden guests
 

GUIDANCE
The costume and wardrobe intern reports to Door Shakespeare’s Producing Artistic Director and the
Björklunden Operations Manager with additional guidance from Door Shakespeare’s Costume Designer
and Stage Management team.
 

THE WORKPLACE
Door Shakespeare performs outdoors on a wooden stage set among trees about 200 yards from Lake Michigan at Björklunden in Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin. The venue’s box office is an enclosed wooden structure with a service window for patrons. The concession stand consists of a metal-framed tent over a wooden base. Workdays typically involve outdoor rehearsal, performance, and setup in fluctuating temperatures and weather conditions.
The dressing cabin and costume shop are located 200 yards from the stage and include a bathroom, shower, refrigerator, drinking water, coffee maker, and laundry facilities. There is no running water to the stage, so mobile drinking stations are placed throughout. Portapotties are available at the performance
venue. Paths vary—gravel, wood chips, tarmac, grass, and occasional tree roots. A nearby field offers space for play during breaks. Lake Michigan lies just beyond.
 

The Björklunden Lodge is located on Lake Michigan and features a great room, three seminar rooms, a dining room, a kitchen, and 22 guest rooms. There are two lakeside decks, a second-story observation deck, an elevator, and a computer lab. The company is committed to safety and accessibility for all members. Please contact the Producing Artistic Director with information regarding any accommodations needed in the workplace.
Door Shakespeare is a COVID-19 vaccinated workplace.
 

HOUSING
Dormitory-style housing is provided in the Björklunden Lodge. Each dorm room accommodates up to 5 students with a shared bathroom, kitchen, and common area. The Björklunden Lodge is a two-story, 37,000-square-foot facility containing a great room, three seminar rooms, a dining room, and a kitchen.
Wireless Internet is throughout.
 

TRANSPORTATION
While Door County is a tourist destination known for its natural beauty, it does not have public transportation. During the 2026 season, interns may use the Björklunden van to travel throughout Door County. However, they will need to arrange their own transportation to and from Door County. Björklunden
is two miles outside of the town of Bailey Harbor, which has a convenience store, restaurants, coffee shops, and a few retail stores. Students who are looking for a quiet summer have in the past been happy with a bike.

Compensation:
This internship is part of the Lawrence-Funded internship program. The student selected for this internship will receive a $4k stipend to help cover housing and transportation costs and living expenses. For additional details and to see other Lawrence-Funded opportunities, please visit this webpage. 

Before applying, you must meet with a Career Center staff Ty Collins for a resume review, or your resume must achieve green status in VMOCK.  If your resume does not meet professional expectations, you may be asked to resubmit your resume.  Please make an appointment with the Career Center here on Handshake.

• Once your resume is approved, you will then apply directly in Handshake by March 27th, 2026.

Please ask Michelle Buchinger for more details about how funding works Michelle.m.buchinger@lawrence.edu