Wig/Makeup + Hair Assistantexpired
Ogunquit Playhouse
United States, Maine, Ogunquit
Posted on: Oct. 19, 2025
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Description:
Ogunquit Playhouse, Ogunquit, Maine seeks experienced Wig + Hair/Makeup Assistant for our 2025 Season production of White Christmas at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH. Dates of employment November 28, 2025 to December 23, 2025.
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 (8-9 shows/week).
- Assist with load-in/strike.
- Roller setting and styling from pictures required.
- Ventilating skills and a Cosmetology license are a plus.
Position is a W2, $19/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 time frame listed above), resume and references to [email protected]. Please include WHITE CHRISTMAS WIG ASST. in the subject line.
Application Deadline:
Nov. 15, 2025
Job Duration:
One-time engagement
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Creative/Artistic
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United States,
Maine,
Ogunquit
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