The Wig and Hair Supervisor works with the Wardrobe and Hair Manager to lead wig and hair employees in mounting OSF shows, including builds, rehearsals, load-ins, performance runs, understudy costumes, and final loadout of costumes.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Leads Wig and Hair employees. Duties include:
Supervise work schedules with Wardrobe and Hair Manager.
Ensure wig and hair personnel understand and adhere to the company handbook, collective bargaining agreement, AEA (Actors Equity Association) guidelines, production department guidelines, and OSF safety procedures.
Contribute to staff performance evaluations, advancement, and disciplinary conversations.
Exemplify respect and inclusion by:
Demonstrating and creating an environment where each employee is supported.
Maintaining a safe and anti-racist working environment.
Recognizing micro-aggressions and interrupting othering behaviors.
Operationalizing IDEA concepts into organized practice in systems, processes, and problem-solving techniques.
Collaborating with other managers to enforce safety policies and keeping up to date with required safety training.
Ensures overall function and maintenance of all wigs and facial hair as designed by the costume designer, during the build process and throughout the run.
Collaborates with Costume Managers, Wardrobe Supervisor, and Stage Management regarding Costume Designs and Fitting schedules.
Supports Wig Leads and Key Stylist+rsquo;s builds. Supervises schedule for hair care, cuts, and wig maintenance. Supports Wig Leads to create show specific make-up processes and purchases.
Ensures design integrity and quality control of all hair designs throughout the season as approved by the costume designer.
Leads Wig and Hair assigned to on-stage, technical, dress rehearsals, and previews.
Organizes run crew documentation and show reports, prioritizing time sensitive details.
Organizes and prepares wigs and hair for understudies and replacement performers by:
+nbsp;Pulling items from stock, purchasing and communicating with the Wardrobe and Hair Manager who will receive designer approval.
Coordinates the fitting schedule with crew and Stage Management.
Collaborates with Wardrobe and Hair Manager on wig and supply inventory and tool servicing, each year.
Organizes and supports staff working on long-term or skill-building wig and hair projects.
Maintain organization and sanitation of hair and salon spaces.
Arrange transportation of costumes between shop, rehearsal spaces, rentals and wardrobe and hair spaces, as needed.

4. Maintains fiscal responsibility meeting deadlines by tracking expenses, documenting vendors, and reconciling credit card transactions.

5. Attends all company and department meetings and required trainings


Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

Respond to after-hours emergencies and participate in OSF emergency response teams; serve as backup understudy for wig run crew tracks, in an emergency.
May cover for Wardrobe Supervisor, as needed.
Picks up and delivers supplies between Ashland and Talent, as needed.
Guides FAIR (Fellow, Apprentice, Intern, Residency) participants and volunteers, as needed.+nbsp;+nbsp;+nbsp;
Supports Marketing, Engagement, and Development efforts.
Engages with OSF patrons.
Other duties as assigned by the Wardrobe and Hair Manager.


Supervision Received: +nbsp;Wardrobe and Hair Manager

Supervision Exercised: +nbsp;Direct reports include Wig and Hair employees


Qualifications + Skills:

REQUIRED:

Education:+nbsp; High School Graduate or equivalent.

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Work Experience: Three years professional theatrical wig run crew experience and leadership.