Cutter and First Hand

Company Overview

Drayton Entertainment is a registered, not-for-profit charitable organization and one of Canada's most successful professional theatre companies. We present the finest in live theatre for all ages at seven unique venues across Ontario: the Drayton Festival Theatre in Drayton, Huron Country Playhouse (Mainstage and South Huron Stage) in Grand Bend, King's Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene, St. Jacobs Country Playhouse and Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre in St. Jacobs, and the Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge. We also operate a Youth Academy in Waterloo.Drayton Entertainment is committed to inclusion and diversity in hiring, and encourages all qualified candidates to apply without regard to age, disability, ethno-cultural identity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other historically underrepresented and marginalized identities.  Drayton Entertainment is committed to providing all workers with a barrier free work environment free of discrimination and harassment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the employment selection process, please reach out directly to Natasha Hopf, Director of Human Resources, at natasha@draytonentertainment.com or 519-621-5511 ext.240 so that we may provide assistance.

Job Description

Cutter & First Hand

Reports to: Head of Wardrobe

Duties and Responsibilities may include multiple aspects of the following:

• Provide your kit for sewing/cutting.
• Cutting, assembling, altering costumes for all theatre productions under the guidance of the Head of Wardrobe and approval of the designer.
• Supervision and delegation of work to the Stitchers, and part-time staff working in Wardrobe, so that work is completed properly and on schedule.  
• Work in a cooperative and efficient manner.
• Must have strong time management, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Monitor stock and inform the Head of Wardrobe of required materials.
• May be responsible for the handling and repair of wardrobe during the run of shows and may include show laundry.
• Assist in the cleanliness of the Wardrobe Room.
• From time to time, other related duties may be assigned as required.
• Oversee and assist in the cleanliness of the Wardrobe Room.
• Assist in monitoring stock and inform the Head of Wardrobe of required materials.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining wardrobe storage.
• From time to time, other related duties may be assigned as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge and expertise in costume techniques and materials.
• Ability to work independently and self-start tasks.
• Works well directing and motivating others.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Cutter.
• Previous work experience as a First Hand would be considered an asset.

Term: Contract; immediate start and ending May 3, 2026. Typically 40 hours per week. 

This position is based at the Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge. Drayton Entertainment is committed to inclusion and diversity in hiring, and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. 

Due to the nature of the live theatre industry, some evening and weekend work will be required.