Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Assisting the actors in performances with dressing in their wigs/styling their hair, including quick changes.
Working collaboratively as a department with other technical departments, stage management, the acting company, and resident creative team members to ensure the efficient flow of information as necessary for the smooth running of the show.
Acquiring a familiarity with all plots/tracks within the department in order to provide absence cover for other members of the department as required, in addition to ensuring that the department is trained to cover other plots/tracks as required.
Deputising for the Head of Department in their absence, if requested.
Ensuring all wigs are cleaned and dressed daily and in working order for each performance.
Overseeing and advising on cast make-up as required.
Overseeing and advising on hair styling/cuts as required.
Dealing with emergency repairs to wigs.
Complying with the Manager’s Health and Safety and other policies and ensuring departmental staff do the same at all times.
Any other duties as may be reasonably required or as instructed by the creative team, Company Manager and General Manager from time to time.
Person Specification
Essential
Previous deputy experience on a large-scale production is essential
Extensive experience with styling and dressing wigs and hair for live performance/theatre
The ability to work as part of a large team
Good communication skills
Desirable
Experience managing a team effectively
Experience barbering would be a bonus but is not essential
