Hair and Makeup Assistant Lead

Position Title: Hair and Makeup Assistant Crew Lead

Department: Wigs, Hair, & Makeup

Position Summary

The Hair and Makeup Assistant Crew Lead assists the Hair and Makeup Crew lead in all aspects as needed. Responsibilities include helping maintain run paperwork, and overseeing their crew in preparing, sanitizing, and applying makeup and wigs for all shows. They will assist the Crew Lead in training other crew members in all elements of show running throughout the season.

Essential Functions

• Maintain backstage paperwork including show run sheets, preset lists, check in/out sheets, and any other documents requested by Shop Supervisor both physically and digitally
• Assist with the on-going inspection of every wig/facial hairpiece to identify repairs and maintain integrity of design.
• Maintain an inventory document of all needed items for run of shows
• Maintain flexible schedule for work calls especially during tech weeks
• Adhere to and promote all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and maintain a safe work environment
• Adhere to/enforce all rules and regulations required by the Actor's Equity Association, including Covid-19 additions
• Contributes to the overall success of the Production Department by performing any additional duties and responsibilities assigned

Qualifications / Skills / Abilities

• At least 2 years of professional work experience in a live theatrical environment as a wig/makeup crew member or equivalent educational experience
• Experience with textured hair prep for actors and textured hair styling and maintenance for wigs
• Demonstrated knowledge of/and experience in a variety of wig styles and maintenance techniques
• Ability to adequately operate Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive for paperwork maintenance.
• Working knowledge of hand and machine stitching techniques
• Ability to wash, block, roller set, and style wigs
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast paced and high pressure environment
• Must be able to run short distances and use stairs both while carrying a basket
• Must be able to stand length of show
• Ability to lift 20 lbs
• Ability to ventilate and repair wigs is a huge plus

Housing is available at $50 per week.

This is an IATSE represented position, but you do not have to be an IATSE member to apply.

Production Dates: April 5- October 23, 2027

Salary/Rate: $22.25/hour

2027 Productions include Hercules, The Prince of Egypt, and Hairspray.

Please submit Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio/Website.