Wig/Makeup + Hair Assistant

Ogunquit Playhouse, Ogunquit, Maine seeks experienced Wig + Hair/Makeup Assistant for our 2026 Holiday production of Mary Poppins at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH.

Build: Monday, November 9, 2026 - Saturday, November 28, 2026

Tech - Closing: Sunday, November 29, 2026 - Wednesday, December 23, 2026

If you are unavailable for the build period, please feel free to still apply for the tech-through-closing portion only. Build positions are limited and will be filled based on production needs.

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 shows/week).
- Assist in rehearsals and load-in/strike.
- Roller setting and styling from pictures required.
- Ventilating skills and a Cosmetology license are a plus.

Position is a W2, $20/hr plus O/T and housing included.

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

Please send cover letter (including your availability for the timeframes listed above), resume and references to productionresumes@ogunquitplayhouse.org. Please include MARY POPPINS WIG ASSISTANT in the subject line.