Wigs, Hair, and Makeup Assistant Crew Lead

Being a part of the Wigs, Hair, and Makeup (WH&M) Crew means working under the WH&M Lead to get every performer looking their best in their wigs and makeup so they can shine on stage in the middle of the gorgeous red rocks of Padre Canyon.

As the WH&M Assistant Lead you'll be backstage, helping to lead and collaborating with the rest of the WH&M team to run the show. Your responsibilities will include assisting with creating the run paperwork and leading the WH&M team through their duties. During every show you're backstage watching for issues both with the wigs and with quick changes, communicating any issues with whomever needs to know. You help oversee the crew running their tracks and should be prepared to swing into any of them if needed, including prepping the wigs, check ins, pre-sets, quick changes, logging things that need fixing (notes), and end of night cleaning and blocking of wigs and spaces. You're also prepared to step into the WH&M Lead role in their absence.

• Stays alert, specially when backstage
• Google Suite (specially Google Sheets)
• Paperwork creation and updating (run sheets, pre-sets, etc.)
• Create personal, detailed notes on run tracks to swing on for other team members
• Learn all tracks of all the shows
• Successfully complete and monitor presets, quick changes, and check ins/outs
• General wig and makeup assistance for performers
• Unblocking/blocking of wigs
• Routine cleaning of wigs
• Knowledge and skill to help performers with quick changes, as an individual and as part of a team
• Assisting in leading a team
• Ability to work with performers and staff in a positive and professional manner while on campus at all times

• Ability to listen, take instruction, and to participate in a team to complete the assigned tasks

• Clean and maintain all spaces daily
• Ability to work outside in a desert climate
• Basic stitching for quick repairs
• Other duties as assigned

• 2 years of professional WH&M experience
• Ability to lift 20 lbs.
• Must be able to run short distances and use stairs both while carrying a laundry basket with items inside
• Must be able to stand for the length of a show
• Adhere to and promote all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and maintain a safe work environment
• Adhere to all rules and regulations required by the Actor's Equity Association (AEA) and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE)

• 5 years of professional WH&M experience
• Swing experience

Position Contract Dates:

4/21/25 - 10/25/25

Pay:

$21.50/hr

2025 Shows Include:

The Little Mermaid, The Wizard of Oz, Newsies

Other details:

Limited housing is available at $50 per week.

This position is represented by IATSE Chapter 720, but you do not have to be an IATSE member to apply.

Apply online at https://www.tuacahn.org/employment-opportunities

Please contact Emma Belew at ebelew@tuacahn.org with any questions.