Wig and Wardrobe Technicians
The Art Farm at Serenbe
United States, Illinois, Aurora
Posted on: Aug. 18, 2025
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Description:
Seeking GEORGIA LOCALS ONLY to serve as Wig + Wardrobe Technicians for XANADU at The Art Farm at Serenbe (45 minutes outside of Atlanta). The Art Farm is not affiliated with the former Serenbe Playhouse.
ROLE:
Wig + Wardrobe Technician
FLAT RATE: $1,200
Wigs
- Block wigs on heads
- Wash, brush, steam, and reset wigs in rollers
-Style and tease wigs
- Clean lace on wigs
- Apply and remove wigs on performers
- Styling performer hair
- Manage and oversee consumables (pins, hairspray, caps, lashes)
Wardrobe
- Dress performers and lead quick-changes
- Perform repairs (sewing, gluing, etc) and upkeep on costumes
- Iron, steam, launder and maintain costumes
- Preset wigs and costumes, including transferring racks from green room to deck
Misc.
- Prep and clean dressing room and backstage space (turning lights on, tidying area, organizing bins, etc)
- Page curtains
- Lift, carry and transport items off trucks and vehicles, and around the venue outdoors
- Supporting preset and restoration of weather protectants (tarps, etc) over instruments
- Driving company vehicles
The Ideal Candidate:
Availability
- Candidates must have complete availability for all days listed to be considered. Please do not apply if you have conflicts.
Qualities
- Prompt and reliable - you plan ahead, account for travel delays/potential roadblocks to ensure you are where you need to be.
- Communicative - Solution driven, detail-attentive and organized.
- Flexible - you can see the larger picture when asked to pivot or redo something after having just finished it. Someone who vocalizes curiosities, problems and the like in the moment.
- Scrappy - the nature of this role is not necessarily glamorous. It+rsquo;s on your feet, to and from, back and forth. Comfortable and excited (preferably experience with) working outside and/or in unconventional and unique theatrical environments.
Past Experience
- Recent graduates, retired folks, mid-career designers - we are happy and excited to consider folks from all walks of life. The most important thing is not how many degrees you have or how many regional houses you have been employed at, but your passion to get down into the dirt and play, to own a project and see it all the way to the end as a scrappy member of a company.
- Strong understanding of technical operational discipline (I.e., tools, carpentry, technical rigging, load-ins, technical logistics, instruments, power draw needed, weather grading and treatments)
- Confidence in current industry software and praxis
Nuts + Bolts
- 18+
- Valid Driver's License
- Reliable transportation
-Non-Union
-Able to lift up to 50 lbs., push/pull 100lbs, stand for extended periods of time (3+ hours), navigate multiple levels of stairs, and work outdoors.
- All artists will be onboarded as independent contractors of The Art Farm. As such, health insurance, liability, worker+rsquo;s comp, etc are not applicable.
The Art Farm and Eric Quang Gelb are committed to assembling an ensemble of artists that represent the vast diversity our community needs to create the best art possible. We seek diversity in all its forms - race, body type, gender identity, etc.
We are Equal Opportunity Employers, who demand a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
BEFORE APPLYING, CONSIDER...
- Does the idea of being outside, under the stars, in a beautiful nature preserve excite you? In many ways, the themes of Xanadu - making and creating art - are kismet with the unique circumstances this show will be presented in.
- Xanadu is a co-production between Eric Quang Gelb and the Art Farm, and as such, is not a traditional theatrical building or organization with a shop attached and a lobby. The Art Farm seeks to produce theatre in as close to its natural environment as possible, and as such, Xanadu will be performed outdoors.
- Talent trailers, tents, power generators will be brought into our beautiful field to create a purpose-built environment for the show. Though the show won+rsquo;t perform outside in extreme weather conditions, it will not be dissimilar to the quirks and inherent nature of performing at theme parks and cruise ships.
- This is a small ensemble, a quick process, and it+rsquo;s all outside. The Art Farm at Serenbe and Eric Quang Gelb Productions are committed to fostering a safe, reasonable and transparent working environment. Do not mistake our desire for personnel with "strong work ethics" as people who are happy to be asked to do the impossible. Transparency in compensation, commitment and opportunity is at the forefront of our production model. If spending time in nature, bringing arts to other parts of the country and thinking outside the box sounds exciting to you - we+rsquo;d love to hear from you.
DATES
PRE-PRODUCTION
Pre-production will begin immediately, taking place over email and calls at mutually agreed upon dates.
As with most freelance gigs, this pre-production is built for artists who are working on other projects simultaneously.
The ideal candidate will maintain a baseline level of appropriate responsiveness and timeliness throughout pre-production. We are looking for candidates who will respect and not take advantage of the deadlines and flexibility we seek to provide, in consideration to the compensation and workload, and as such, not require follow-up.
PRODUCTION MEETINGS
- 1-2 at dates TBD
LOAD-IN (8 hour day plus meal break - timing tbd):
- Sunday, October 5th
TECHNICAL REHEARSALS (likely 8 hour days that start in mid-afternoon and go into the very late evening):
- Monday, October 6th
- Tuesday, October 7th
- Wednesday , October 8th
- Thursday, October 9th
- Friday, October 10th (daytime call tbd)
SHOWS (call is 90 minutes before and after each show):
- Friday, October 10th - Opening (7:30p);
- Saturday, October 11th - Show #2 (7:30p)
- Sunday, October 12th - Show #3 (7:30p)
- Wednesday, October 15th - RAIN DATE #1
- Thursday, October 16th - RAIN DATE #2
- Friday, October 17th - Show #4 (7:30p)
- Saturday, October 18th - Show #5 (7:30p)
- Sunday, October 19th - Show #6 (7:30p)
- Monday October 20th - RAIN DATE #3
LOAD-OUT (8 hour day plus meal break - timing tbd):
- Monday, October 20th (or Tuesday, October 21st)
Application Deadline:
Sept. 30, 2025
Job Duration:
One-time engagement
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United States,
Illinois,
Aurora
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