The Fulton Theatre is seeking applicants for Full-Time Wig Supervisor
Job Summary:
- Work with the Wig Designer and Wardrobe Supervisor throughout the production to organize, and maintain hair, wigs, and makeup for performances.
-Set up quick changes during performances as they pertain to wig needs.
-Assist actors with getting into and out of wigs during productions.
-Maintain wig designs as needed between performances.
-Notifying Wardrobe Supervisor of material needs, such as restocking hairspray or any specifics of the productions
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work with Costume Shop Manager, Wardrobe Supervisor, and the Production Team to prep wig packages for all performance venues.
- help to organize, inventory, label, and load out all wig, hair, and makeup materials for all performances.
-Organize and maintain needed paperwork for shows.
- Assist with seeing that the wig and makeup designs are maintained with artistic integrity through the production.
- Work with the Stage Manager and production staff during technical rehearsals to incorporate last minute changes.
- Correctly cleaning and storing of wigs for future use.
- Become knowledgeable with all Fulton Theatre policies and procedures.
- Work with the entire team to maintain a positive, enjoyable, and rewarding environment for all staff and guests.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education, Skill + Work Experience Requirements
- Experience as a theatrical technician, specifically a Wig or Wardrobe position.
- Experience in hair styling.
- Working knowledge of Excel and Google Drive - or ability to pick it up quickly.
- Ability to work alongside the production staff as a team member in an ever-changing environment
- Ability to work independently with self-motivation and attention to detail as well as excellent organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate, recognize and solve practical problems and resolve issues.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form.
- Commitment to working with and in cross-functional teams.
Work Environment
- Fast-paced work environment.
- Frequent long intervals of walking, standing, bending, and lifting.
- Evening and weekend work.
ABOUT FULTON THEATRE
Fulton Theatre operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres (LORT) and Actors+rsquo; Equity Association, the Union for Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States and employs members of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society and United Scenic Artists. The theatre is also a member of the National Alliance for Musical Theatre, Theatre for Young Audiences/USA, and the American Alliance for Theatre and Education. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1969 by the U.S. Department of the Interior, the theatre was also a founding member of the League of Historic American Theatres
The mission of the Fulton Theatre is to create and produce exceptional theatre that moves the collective soul of our community and honors our national historic landmark.
Diversity and inclusion are core values at Fulton Theatre. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all employees and Educational Fellowship Participants. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions.
Fulton Theatre provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment and Educational Fellowship positions without regard to gender, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, political persuasion or belief, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or status as a whistleblower. All persons are encouraged to apply.
TO APPLY
Please email your cover letter, resume and 3 work-related references (not written), which includes their phone numbers and email addresses, to jobs@thefulton.org. Place +ldquo;Wardrobe+rdquo; in the subject line please.