Theatrical Hairdresser
Listed 3/5/24
About Us
The Broadway sensation WICKED looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Winner of over 100 international awards including the Grammy Award and three Tony Awards, WICKED has been performed in over 100 cities in 16 countries around the world. WICKED has been running on Broadway for nearly 20 years.
Position Overview
The Hair Stylist and Internal Swing participates in the safe consistent running, moving, and maintaining of the wig and hair elements associated with their track on WICKED Broadway.
Roles and Responsibilities
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Styling and cutting of all Hair textures.
- Wig Styling, Maintenance, and repair.
- Working quickly and accurately under pressure.
- Running a principal hair track and knowing additional tracks.
- Styling/ maintaining/ cleaning of lace front wigs.
- Assisting in quick changes.
- Training vacation swings on their track.
- Putting new actors into the show.
- Attending rehearsals that require Actors to be in costume and wigs.
Qualifications & Required Skills
- Detail-oriented, willing to complete both complex and menial repetitive tasks with exacting precision.
- One years’ Broadway experience or analogous experience
- Valid IATSE card and travel card a plus
- Cosmetology or barber license.
- Styling and cutting of all Hair Types.
- Wig Knotting/Repair/Alterations.
- Team player, able to work long hours in very close quarters with many different types of passionate personalities.
- Willing to work in an 8-show a week schedule, with one day off a week. Often called in for rehearsals outside of the show schedule.
- Must be able to work around loud sounds and flashing lights.
- Willingness to work in dark often cramped/ closed spaces.
- Excellent practical, problem-solving, organizational, planning and time management skills.
- Any film/ TV/ dance/ trade show/ industrial/ live performance experience a plus.
- At least 3 references required.
START DATE: March 12, 2024 2024, with an exact start date TBD
SALARY: Weekly Salary: $1600 for 8 performances plus $41.88/hour for day work. All Applicable Overtime Per IATSE Local 798
BENEFITS: Per IATSE Local 798
TO APPLY: Please send your resume and references to wickedresumes@321mgt.com. Please include “Hairdresser” in the subject line followed by your last name and first name.
EEO STATEMENT: Wicked LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to providing a workplace which thrives on dignity, mutual respect and inclusion. We celebrate individuality and recognize that individual differences enable every company member to bring something unique to their role and to the show. We actively employ and engage everyone based on their skillsets, abilities and experience, irrespective of age, gender or gender identity, neurological or physical ability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, race, ethnicity, marital or veteran status. As part of our collective responsibility to maintain an ethos of teamwork, professionalism, and healthy collaboration, we honor and acknowledge the immeasurable contribution made by every individual in our dedication to delivering world class performances.
