The Wig and Makeup Assistant will lead the wig department for Theatre Aspen+rsquo;s summer season. Working with wig designers and production management, the Wig Assistant will successfully build and maintain the vision of the season+rsquo;s productions.
Relationships Reports to Wardrobe Supervisor. Works with costume and sound designers, stage management, directors, and performers.

Requirements:
-Experience working with wigs and costumes within a wardrobe department.

-Experience wig tracking for theatrical productions.

-Extensive knowledge of hair styling and makeup techniques.

-Ability to perform wig maintenance.

-Knowledge of wigs from human to synthetic of different mediums.

-Experience handling budgets, inventories, and production schedules.

-Ability to set priorities, build/maintain a schedule and deadlines.

-Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve in high-tension situations.

-Experience using excel, word, google docs and calendar, etc.

-Ability to work and adapt to various conditions. i.e. outside, weather, etc.

-Experience with makeup a plus.
Responsibilities:

-Assist in maintaining the Hurst Theatre and the season+rsquo;s productions by overseeing the wig department, including acting as a mentor to Theatre Aspen Apprentices.

-Assist with all load-in and load-out of wig and wardrobe department from rehearsal spaces and the Hurst Theatre site.

-Oversees all aspects of the Wig department budget in conjunction with the Production Manager.

-Overseeing, organizes, and maintains all areas of the wig department. i.e. personnel, wigs, make-up and ensuring all elements are in compliance with AEA rules.

-In-charge of organizing inventory; restocking and ordering of all wig and makeup supplies.

-Attend and participate in pre-production conferences, season production meetings, tech production meetings, as requested.

-Attend all rehearsals, as required, to complete work and prepare/supply wig and makeup needs at said rehearsals in coordination with designers, production and stage management.

-Assists designers in the creation of a wig prep list and a schedule prior to the show(s) opening dates.

-Works with the designer and management to ascertain what additional materials may be necessary.

-Responsible for acquiring said materials with guidance from and with prior approval of the production manager and/or General Management.

-Design all wig and makeup tracks backstage for performances in conjunction with Designer, Sound Designers, Stage Management, etc.

-Coordinate all wig maintenance.

-Coordinate and perform any repairs needed throughout the season. Coordinate over-hire as needed.

-Ensure all wig pieces must be clean, styled and ready for the actors no later than 45 minutes prior to each performance. In particular all sound/microphone support that requires coordination and assistance must be ready one hour prior to performance time, or in time for all sound check calls (whichever is earlier).

-Coordinate all changeovers.

-Supervise and strike all wigs and makeup inventory at the end of the season and organize/assist in the storage.

-Assist, strike, and return any rented items.

This position supervises Theatre Aspen Apprentices, mentoring and training emerging talent within the field. The willingness to collaborate, instruct and provide guidance is an essential requirement.

Travel and housing provided.