Wig and Wardrobe Technician

Description

Department: Production - Wardrobe

Reports to: Costume Director/Wardrobe Director

Compensation: $31.05 per hour

Benefits: Benefits Eligible

Typical Schedule: Tuesday – Sunday, with hours reflecting the needs of rehearsal and performances including evenings and weekends. This position works a minimum of 40 hours per week and is guaranteed a minimum of 32 work weeks per fiscal year.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with IATSE Local 13.

The Guthrie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building an equitable environment that finds strength in diversity of identity, experience and perspective. We are dedicated to hiring and developing talented teams that are inclusive and welcoming to individuals with different backgrounds, thoughts, and abilities. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.

Wig and Wardrobe Technicians are responsible for assisting actors with wigs, facial hair, costumes and required accessories to ensure a smooth, well-timed performance. From tech week to strike, this position is responsible for the maintenance and integrity of design of finished wigs and costumes. All employees are expected to center, model and champion the Guthrie’s core values of Artistic Excellence;
Community;
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility; and Fiscal Responsibility.

• Assist with the load in of costumes and wigs before the tech process begins.
• Attend special make-up sessions or wig fittings with the Wig Department when appropriate in the week prior to the first week of tech.
• Attend preparation meetings before and during tech week as assigned.
• Communicate as needed with the Costume Director/Wardrobe Director, Stage Management and Design Assistant to evaluate use and function of wigs and wardrobe to ensure a smooth and efficient tech process.
• Remain flexible and adaptable to changes to support the tech process.
• Maintain accurate records of show tracks.
• Load out show, cleaning and repairing costumes for rental return or long-term storage.
• Maintain expected levels of craftsmanship and artistic excellence.
• Foster a work environment incorporating the Guthrie’s values of Artistic Excellence, Community, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility, and Fiscal Responsibility.

• Assist actors in applying wigs, facial hair, makeup and hats before and during performances.
• Assist actors in styling their own hair before and during performances as assigned.
• Ensure actors are wearing the wig/facial hair correctly according to the production costume design.
• Assist actors with application of microphones as assigned.
• Prepare and/or preset, wigs, facial hair, and makeup for quick changes and as assigned.
• Remain calm in order to support and reassure actors.
• Do minor adjustments on wigs as needed before and during performances.
• Communicate wig/facial hair maintenance notes and product needs to the Wig Department in a clear and timely fashion.

• Assist actors with wardrobe and quick changes before and during performances.
• Ensure actors are wearing costume and accessories correctly according to the production costume design.
• Prepare and/or preset, costumes and accessories for quick changes and as assigned.
• Work closely and efficiently in group costume changes/quick changes.
• Assist actors in incidental needs for comfort during the performance.
• Complete basic sewing repairs before and during performances as needed.
• Do minor repairs, pressing and steaming on costumes as needed.
• Distribute laundry/dry-cleaning to dressing rooms as per show track assignments before the cast’s half hour call.
• Communicate daily wardrobe needs and notes…