The Texas Shakespeare Festival is a rotating repertory professional theatre in East Texas. Their 2026 season of shows are: Midsummer Night's Dream, Emma, Hamlet, 1776, and The Reluctant Dragon.

May 14 arrive / July 29 depart
$3,500 / 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

● May be asked to assist with hat/makeup related items

● May be asked to assist with stitcher/wardrobe duties
● Assist in company strike
● Reports to Costume Director

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