Running Crew – Dresser Wigs/Makeup (Leave Replacement)
/Job Title:
Running Crew – Dresser Wigs/Makeup (Leave Replacement)
Organization:
Arts Club Theatre Company
Deadline:
Nov. 1, 2026
Organization Description:
The Arts Club Theatre Company is Canada’s largest year-round not-for-profit theatre company. The Arts Club offers the best in professional theatre and has staged over 650 productions. We are grateful to have our offices, rehearsal halls, workshops, and theatres on the unceded, ancestral and traditional shared lands of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
We are British Columbia’s largest non-profit cultural employer- hiring more than 500 artists, staff, and crew to stage up to 20 shows annually. We educate and cultivate students and theatre lovers of all ages—over 2,500 people engage in our education and professional development programs annually. We support artists and other arts organizations through professional engagement activities, believing firmly that an investment in the industry benefits all. We are a major economic driver in the areas surrounding our venues—our theatres attract a quarter million theatre patrons to dine and shop in the South Granville, Olympic Village, and Granville Island neighbourhoods.
Who Are We?
We are scrappy, ingenious trailblazers who create powerful, intimate artistic experiences that make you feel fully alive.
What Is Our Purpose?
To make our community come alive.
What Is Our Vision?
A world where vibrant communities are shaped by stories that inspire connection and vitality in us all.
Our Values
Determination: We have the drive to continue to move forward, with a respectful nod to our tenacious past and a fearless embrace of our future. It is through this forward momentum that we ensure we are the artistic leaders of our community.
Curiosity: We have a strong desire to know more; about ourselves, our art, and our patrons. This spirit is reflected in our willingness to make room for diversity of thought. This exploration of different viewpoints and ideas is reflected in our engagement with each other, with our art, our peers, and our community.
Creativity: We use our imaginations to explore our artistic practice and champion innovation in all the work that we do. We believe in the depth of our local talent and use our resources to showcase it.
Comradery: We interact with each other with good-fellowship and levity. Our spirit of generosity and warmth is seen in our empathy towards each other, our artists, our patrons, and our community. This allows us to embrace differences and makes us stronger.
Safety: The health and well-being of each other and our community informs our work and creates a safe, inviting, and inclusive space for all who enter and interact with us. We commit to constantly review our practices to ensure they are anti-racist and non-discriminatory. We are fiercely dedicated to being an organization that continually respects, champions, and uplifts underrepresented voices in all jobs.
We also strive to provide a safer work environment, both physically and mentally, and we have made ongoing commitments to inclusion, anti-racism and anti-oppression. We want the stories we work together to tell to have nuanced and varied perspectives.
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Job Description:
Reporting directly to Technical Director and working under the supervision of the Head Dresser, the successful candidate will be a creative, outgoing, enthusiastic individual who enjoys challenging work.
This Temporary Part-Time leave replacement position falls within the IATSE, Local 118 Union.
CONDITIONS AND REMUNERATION
Salary: $ 35.55 per hour (according to IATSE Collective Agreement).
Employment Type: Temporary Part-time Position (Leave Replacement)
• Work will extend into evenings and weekends, especially through tech periods.
• As this position is set to support our production of Les Misérables, the successful applicant will need to be exclusively available from June 17, 2027 – August 23, 2027.
• The Stanley BFL Canada Stage is located on South Granville Street in Vancouver.
• Offices are located in Vancouver, BC at the BMO Theatre Centre in Olympic Village.
Responsibilities:
• Assisting Designers, Head of Wigs, Head of Wardrobe, and Head Dresser, with the respective needs of the Arts Club’s production of Les Misérables while in the theatre.
• Attending rehearsals and familiarization visits when appropriate.
• Pre and post show wig maintenance, including blocking, and unblocking of wigs, daily maintenance, setting presets, and helping actors getting into wigs prep.
• Keeping track of wigs and their placement during tech and the run of Les Misérables.
• Assisting Head Dresser, Head of Wigs & Head Wardrobe with providing appropriate documentation such as photos, paperwork and wig bible for show run and remount purposes.
• Assisting Head Dresser with establishing quick-change areas and processes.
• Rehearsing and refining costume & wig changes with actors.
• Applying facial hair, including taped and spirit gummed pieces, remove, clean and re-block facial pieces pre and post show.
• Helping apply specialized make-up when required as part of running crew. (For example: dirt and sweat make-up)
• Assisting other stage crew during show (e.g. during scene changes).
• Assisting with occupational safety and health of workers; keeping work area safe, tidy, and hygienic.
• As a member of running crew, you may be asked to assist on other aspects of backstage work (e.g. Handing off props or moving a set piece).
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Broad knowledge of theatrical procedures.
• Ability to problem solve and critical think through unaccounted for challenges.
• Ability to safely use tools and products specific to wardrobe and wardrobe maintenance.
• Ability to communicate clearly both in writing and orally.
• Ability to put on wig preps, properly apply and secure wigs, change wigs during the show, remove wigs post show, clean and block lace fronted wigs, as well as the daily maintenance and refreshing of wigs.
• Ability to lead assigned running crew (dressers and wigs) during technical rehearsals and run of show if required.
• Ability to think quickly and remain calm in fast changing situations.
• Ability to climb stairs and carry weight of up to 25 lbs. repeatedly.
• Familiarity with Google Docs/Suite is an asset.
Qualifications:
• Candidate must have extensive experience dressing for a professional theatre.
• Experience and skill in the styling, maintaining and applying of wigs and facial pieces.
• Experience maintaining costumes including sewing and mending.
How to Apply:
The Arts Club is fiercely dedicated to being an organization that continually respects, champions, and uplifts underrepresented voices in all jobs; and we strongly welcome and encourage those who self-identify as coming from underrepresented communities to submit.
Access and inclusion are deeply important to us. For those who have barriers to access to any part of our process as laid out, please don't hesitate to reach out to us and we will happily work with you to create a process that is accessible to you.
To enhance accessibility, you are also welcome to submit your application in one of the following formats: Word Document, PDF Document, Audio File, Video File, request a face-to-face Zoom application process, or suggest a format that is more accessible to you.
If this role sounds exciting and you’d like to apply, please send your resume and cover letter to humanresources@artsclub.com. with the subject: Temporary Running Crew – Dresser Wigs/Makeup – Arts Club Theatre Company.
Application Deadline: Nov 1st, 2026
We thank all who express interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Arts Club Theatre Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and hiring decisions are based solely on the merits of the candidates and needs of the “Society”.
Remuneration:
$35.55 per hour
