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Texas Shakespeare Festival
Kilgore, TX

Expires: 03/30/24

Job Dates

May 16-July 1 Wig Stylist/ May 16-July 31 Asst. Wig Stylist

Pay

$1165 Wig Stylist/ $600 Assistant Wig Stylist biweekly

2024 Season Includes: Much Ado About Nothing, Peter + the Starcatcher, Julius Caesar, Sweeney Todd, and Tinkerbell (YA Production). For more information visit www.texasshakespeare.com

WIG STYLIST:
Up to $300 travel / single occupancy dorm housing / 11 meals a week

Minimum Requirements: MFA in theatre preferred, or 3 years of professional experiences as Wig Master or Assistant Wig Master.

Desired skills include wig design, construction, fronting and ventilating, facial hair construction, wig maintenance, wig and hair styling, and thorough knowledge of period styles.

Responsible for:

● Constructing wigs, hairstyles, and facial hairpieces to meet costume designer's specifications
● Establishing priorities and working within budget, labor, and time constraints
● Purchasing and /or renting wig materials, supplies, and equipment
● Supervising the maintenance of all wigs and hairpieces for a four-show repertory

Duties include:

● Constructing or acquiring wigs and all hairpieces for four shows
● Instructing wardrobe crew members in the maintenance of wigs and all hairpieces
● Pulling wigs and hairpieces from current TSF stock, when possible
● Developing a budget based on designs
● Working within a tight budget and under severe deadlines
● Attending all meetings, rehearsals, and performances as needed

ASSISTANT WIG STYLIST:
up to $300 travel / double occupancy dorm housing / 11 meals a week

Minimum Requirements: BFA in theatre preferred, or one year of professional experience working on wigs and hair styling.

Desired skills include construction, fronting and ventilating, facial hair construction, wig and hair styling, and thorough knowledge of period hairstyles.

Responsible for:

● Assist with constructing wigs, hairstyles, and facial hairpieces to meet costume designer's specifications
● Washing and combing out wigs as needed
● Assist with maintaining a clean and safe working environment
● To maintain wigs and hairpieces during the performances

● Assist performers with hair and wigs during performances

● Serving as wardrobe crew as needed
● Assist in company strike


Contact

Meaghan Simpson

Artistic Director

https://www(dot)texasshakespeare(dot)com/technical-submission-form

https://www.texasshakespeare.com

(903) 983-8610

Business Address

1100 Broadway Blvd

Kilgore, TX 75662

Posted: 11/17/2023 08:00:00 EST

Last Updated: 11/16/2023 18:32 EST

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