Wig/Hair & MakeUp Assistants 

Ogunquit Playhouse, Ogunquit, Maine seeks experienced Wig & Hair/Makeup Assistants for our 2025 Season and Arts Academy productions. Approximate dates of employment between April and November.

Ideal Candidate must be detail-oriented and remain focused in a fast-paced working environment. Two years prior wigs experience is required. 

Job Duties/Expectations include (but are not limited to)… 

  • Work directly with the Wig/Hair & Makeup Supervisor

  • Dress performers in wigs/hairpieces during dress rehearsals and performances

  • Perform quick changes which involve hair modification (including wigs, re-styles, and touch-ups)

  • Clean, style, and maintain wigs

  • Apply and maintain application of any specialty makeup

  • Able to read a wig running track

  • Possess flexibility and positive backstage demeanor working with actors and other crew

  • Run each performance (8-9 shows/week)

  • Assist in rehearsals and load-in/strike

  • Assist and run Arts Academy shows

  • Roller setting and styling from pictures required

  • Ventilating skills and a Cosmetology license are a plus

Position is a W2, $19 /hr plus overtime and housing

Potential Design Opportunities

  • Design for one of Ogunquit Playhouse's Arts Academy productions for a stipend

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 our website: http://www.ogunquitplayhouse.org/about-us

Ogunquit Playhouse offers 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 productionresumes@ogunquitplayhouse.org. Please include 2025 WIG/HAIR & MAKEUP ASSISTANT in the subject line.