Wig/Makeup + Hair Assistants

Ogunquit Playhouse, Ogunquit, Maine seeks experienced Wig + Hair/Makeup Assistants for our 2024 Season and Arts Academy productions. Dates of employment between August 28, 2024 and November 3, 2024.

Ideal Candidate: Must be detail-oriented and remain focused in a fast-paced working environment. Two years prior wigs experience is required.

Job Duties/Expectations include (but are not limited to):
- Work directly with the Wig/Hair + Makeup Supervisor.
- Dress performers in wigs/hairpieces during dress rehearsals and performances.
- Perform quick changes which involve hair modification (including wigs, re-styles, and touch-ups).
- Clean, style, and maintain wigs.
- Apply and maintain application of any specialty makeup.
- Able to read a wig running track.
- Possess flexibility and positive backstage demeanor working with actors and other crew.
- Run each performance (8-9 shows/week).
- Assist in rehearsals and load-in/strike.
- Assist and run Arts Academy shows.
- Ability to roller setting and styling from pictures required.
- Ventilating skills and a Cosmetology license are a plus.

Position is a W2, $18/hr plus O/T and housing included.

Potential Design Opportunities: Design for one of Ogunquit Playhouse's Arts Academy productions.

Ogunquit Playhouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to promoting the growth of a diverse and inclusive workplace. For our full Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility statement please visit our website: http://www.ogunquitplayhouse.org/about-us

Ogunquit Playhouse will now be offering Health insurance to all employees who are with the company for 120+ consecutive days and work at least 30 hours weekly. Ogunquit Playhouse will cover 75% of employee's company sponsored Health insurance premium. Dental and Vision insurance will also be available at the employee's expense. Employees who work the Ogunquit Playhouse's entire season will also accrue Earned Paid Leave up to 40 hours. Eligibility is based on the length of the contract. Shortening the length of that contract may affect eligibility.

Please send letter, resume and references to production@ogunquitplayhouse.org. Please include 2024 WIG/HAIR + MAKEUP ASSISTANT in the subject line.