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● Responsible for all aspects of the planning, supervision and maintenance of all wigs, hair and make-up in the show for performances, press/marketing photography and press/marketing performances ensuring the Designer’s original specification and look of the production is maintained
● Manage, supervise and schedule members of the WHAM team
● Set and supervise the wig and hair dressing, and make-up plots undertaken by the WHAM staff
● Work collaboratively with other departments, particularly the Wardrobe department, to ensure the smooth running of the show
● To ensure all wigs are cleaned and dressed daily and in working order for each performance
● To perform the WHAM Manager plot for each performance
● To coordinate the supply of all equipment and consumables required to run the show within budget as approved by the Company/General Manager
● To keep the WHAM bible up to date including photo references for each cast change
● To oversee and advise on cast makeup as required
● To oversee and advise on hair styling/cuts as required
● To cut/style hair as required
● To liaise with the Company Manager/Resident Artistic staff regarding daily cast changes and prepare the wigs, hair and make-up changes accordingly
● Attend rehearsal, technical, dress and costume understudy rehearsals as required
● Deal with emergency repairs to wigs
● Recognise where maintenance work needs to be carried out on a wig outside of the theatre and to bring this to the attention of the Production/General Manager so this may be scheduled to ensure no show delays
● In collaboration with the Designer and Production Manager plan and budget for cast changes
● Ensure that work materials and all wigs are kept in a tidy and secure manner
● Ensure that security, safety and good housekeeping procedures for the department are properly carried out
● Comply with the Manager’s Health and Safety and other policies at all times
To apply, please send a CV and personal statement, either in the form of a one-page cover letter or a short video or sound file (2 minutes max) to admin@hartshornhook.com by midday on Thursday 23rd April.
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