What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wig/Hair & Makeup Shop Supervisor position at Ogunquit Playhouse?
DESCRIPTION
Wig/Hair & Makeup Shop Supervisor
Ogunquit Playhouse seeks experienced Wig/Hair & Makeup Supervisor for our 2026 Holiday production of Mary Poppins at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH.
Dates:
Contract Starts (Pre-Production/Build): Monday, November 9, 2026.
Tech Starts: Sunday, November 29, 2026.
Previews Start: Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Opening: Friday, December 4, 2026
Closing: Sunday, December 20, 2026
End of Contract: Wednesday, December 23, 2026
Ideal Candidate: Must be detail-oriented and remain focused in a fast-paced working environment with some non-traditional hours. This strategic position is responsible for the coordination of all Wigs, Hair, and Makeup for holiday show while developing and maintaining a capable and cohesive shop staff.
Job Duties/Expectations include (but are not limited to):
- In addition to supervising the Wig Shop and team, this position will have a show track of their own to run alongside Wig Assistants for duration of run.
- Oversee all in-house built pieces, and contracted built pieces to ensure timely delivery and fittings.
- Manage budget and purchase/return receipt reconciliation.
- Arrange/attend fittings and take notes.
- Promote an equitable work environment by continued education and trainings.
- Work in collaboration with guest designers, creative teams, and production crew for ultimate show appearance. Note shows during tech processes as able.
- Assist load-in/load-out, packing, and organizing of wigs or rental packages.
- Supervise purchasing of wig, hair and make-up shop materials, supplies and equipment.
- Manage and update Wig, Hair & Make-up Inventories for Playhouse stock items.
- Maintain a Clean, Organized, and Positive working environment.
- Provide show Bible paperwork and notes in the Google Drive after show opens.
- Develop Running paperwork, and final look and setting documentation for each show including look lists, scene breakdown and any additional info on styling, maintaining and resetting.
- Building Construction of wig foundations, sewing & Ventilation experience required
- Cosmo License preferred but not required.
- Understanding proper cleaning of real hair and synthetic materials.
- Job requires ability to sit/stand for long periods of time, and bend, stoop, or kneel while assisting actors, staff, and designer in execution of duties as assigned.
- Job requires ability to lift, carry, move necessary equipment up and down stairs in varied lighting conditions.
- Unconventional hours may be required.
Position is a W2, $25/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 ogunquitplayhouse.org/about-us
Ogunquit Playhouse will now be offering Health insurance to all employees who are with the company for 120 consecutive days and work at least 30 hours weekly. Ogunquit Playhouse will cover 75% of employee’s company sponsored Health insurance premium. Dental and Vision insurance will also be available at the employee’s expense. Employees who work the Ogunquit Playhouse’s entire season will also accrue Earned Paid Leave up to 40 hours. Eligibility is based on the length of the contract. Shortening the length of that contract may affect eligibility.
Please send cover letter (including your availability for the time frame listed above), resume and references to [email protected]. Please include WIG SHOP SUPERVISOR - MARY POPPINS in the subject line.
SALARY
$25.00 – $25.00 per hour
- NON-UNION