Hair/Make-up

Hair/Make-up Designer

Responsible for make-up design, assisting performers with make-up application as necessary, setting up make-up area, ensuring adequate make-up supplies are available for the run of the production, procuring needed supplies, keeping make-up area clean and sanitary, and supervising any Make-up Crew members.

Responsibilities

• Reads and studies the play and does research on hair of the period as well as the style of the play.
• Discusses possible makeup and hair treatments with the Director and discusses hair design with Wardrobe Assistant.
• Consults the Hair/Makeup Designer Check-off List.
• Creates make-up design.
• In consultation with Stage Manager, coordinates make-up calls, especially for large cast shows. During Strike, Hair/Makeup Designer is responsible for cleaning and storing make-up supplies and cleaning make-up area.
• See Crew Chief section for general requirements.
• This position may also include Hair design. If this is the case, the
• Hair/Make-up designer will be responsible for hair design, assisting performers with implementing this design, ensuring adequate hair supplies are available for the run of the production, and procuring needed supplies.
• Attends Stagger through/Stumble through/First Run through.
• Attends at least one final Run through.
• Attends all Dress Rehearsals taking note of any details yet to be completed.
• During Strike, Hair/Makeup Designer is responsible for cleaning and storing make-up supplies and cleaning make-up area.
• Submits weekly Production Budget
• Reports to the Staff Production Manager.
• Attends and gives report at weekly Production Meetings.