Hair and Makeup Maintenance Crew

Tuacahn Center For The Arts•Ivins, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hair and Makeup Maintenance Crew member works in the Wigs, Hair, & Makeup Department, inspecting, repairing, cleaning, and restyling wigs under the guidance of the Wig Shop Supervisor and Hair and Makeup Crew Lead. Duties include washing and cleaning wigs, blocking wigs, and styling them, including roller sets and other styles. The role involves working positively and professionally with performers and staff while on campus, taking instruction, and collaborating with the team to complete assigned tasks. The position requires working in a desert climate and supporting productions including Hercules, The Prince of Egypt, and Hairspray. Production dates are April 19 through October 23, 2027. The position is IATSE represented, but IATSE membership is not required to apply. Housing is available for $50 per week. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and portfolio or website; additional materials may be requested during an interview.

Requirements

Experience styling all hair textures and fibers, including textured, Afro, and curly hair, and both human-hair and synthetic-fiber wigs.
Experience styling and maintaining lace-front and hard-front wigs, facial hair, and partial hair pieces such as mutton chops and partial wigs.
Knowledge of Google Suite, primarily Google Sheets and Docs.
Ability to lift 30 pounds.
Ability to work in a desert climate.
Ability to work positively and professionally with performers and staff, take instruction, and work as a team.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of professional work experience in a live theatrical environment as a wig or makeup crew member, or equivalent educational experience.

Responsibilities

Inspect, repair, clean, and restyle wigs according to guidance from the Wig Shop Supervisor and Hair and Makeup Crew Lead.
Wash and clean wigs.
Block and style wigs, including roller sets and other styles.
Work positively and professionally with performers and staff while on campus.
Listen to instructions and work as part of a team to complete assigned tasks.
Adhere to and promote OSHA requirements and maintain a safe work environment.
Adhere to rules and regulations required by the Actor's Equity Association (AEA) and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE).