The Royal Shakespeare Company are looking to appoint a Deputy Head of Wigs, Hair, and Makeup for the upcoming production of KYOTO at sohoplace.
This position is offered as a fixed term contract until 04 May 2025, commencing on 30 December 2024.
As the Deputy Head of Wigs, Hair, and Makeup on KYOTO, you will, alongside the head of department, facilitate the smooth running of the show from a Wigs, Hair, and Makeup perspective, as well as ensuring that the show's wigs and hair pieces are well maintained and show-ready for the duration of the production's run.
To be suitable for this role, it is essential that you have the following skills and experience:
* Previous experience in a senior role of a Wigs, Hair, and Makeup department for rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and show running on a theatre production.
* Practical working knowledge of working with multiple hair textures.
* Hair cutting experience in a theatrical setting.
* Practical wigs maintenance experience.
* Theatrical makeup experience.
Rehearsals will take place in London, prior to the show transferring to sohoplace.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Saturday 16 November 2024, and you must be available to interview during the week commencing 18 November 2024.
All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email jobs@rsc.org.uk.
The RSC strives for excellence and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability.
We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.
The Royal Shakespeare Company is a registered charity (no. 212481).
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