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.

DUTIES AND 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).


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.