Wig & Makeup Technician

Wig & Makeup Technician

Barrington Stage Company, an award-winning professional theatre company located in the heart of the Berkshires, is seeking two Wardrobe Technicians to join our team in Pittsfield, MA. This position assists the Wig & Makeup Supervisor in the care, management, and organization of wigs and hair pieces through the dress rehearsal, performance, and strike of each production throughout the 2025 season. This position requires a team player with great interpersonal skills, a working knowledge of costume maintenance and cleaning, and the ability to remain calm in high-stress situations.

Barrington Stage has a three-fold mission: to produce top-notch, compelling work; to develop new plays and musicals; and to engage our community with vibrant, inclusive educational outreach programs. BSC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. We strongly encourage candidates of color, and/or from diverse backgrounds/underrepresented groups to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the care, management, and organization of finished wigs and hair pieces during the dress rehearsal and performance period as assigned


• Assist in the application and maintenance of stage-ready wigs and theatrical makeup for actors, collaborating with costume and hair & makeup designers to interpret artistic visions and achieve seamless character transformations.


• Partner with wardrobe supervisors to address logistical challenges, rigging concerns, and actor comfort issues, readily offering creative solutions to maintain a seamless production.


• Provide assistance to actors getting into costumes and help facilitate quick changes


• Check-in and review wigs and hair pieces prior to each performance


• Make sure items are preset onstage and backstage, and retrieve items and return them to the correct dressing room for every performance as instructed


• Assist with the maintenance of wigs and hair pieces during the performance period, such as restyling, fronting, and repairs as assigned


• Advise the Wardrobe and Associate Wardrobe Supervisors on matters of specific rigging or actor comfort as necessary


• Keep the Wardrobe Room and Quick Change Booths clean and free of debris

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills


• Prior backstage costume and wig-related experience


• Basic sewing skills as it relates to repairs and quick change rigging


• Knowledge and experience in laundry, wig, and fabric cleaning techniques, and stain removal


• Experience with wig application and pinning


• Able to stand for long periods of time


• Able to remain calm during high-pressure quick change situations

This position reports to the Wig & Makeup Supervisor. It is a full-time, seasonal position.

Contract: 6/9/2025 through 7/20/2025 

Pay is $821.15 per week, non-exempt with overtime after 50 hours, and housing available.