Hair and Makeup are as important a role in a production as the set and choreography. Without it, actors don't fit the time period and it's difficult for an audience to buy into the world we are creating.
Although there will be some students around to help you with your makeup, you will need to prepare most of it yourself. Look at the tutorials and links below and practice at home. Before you know it, you will be a master! |
ALL STUDENTS SHOULD BRING IN A small, I REPEAT A small, laundry basket with their name clearly labeled. Baskets need your name sharpied on them. Taped paper does not work - it always gets ripped off. They will put their clothing in it while changing, their make up in it when not in use. It's their portable cubby.
HairEveryone will have unique hats/wigs for this production. You all need to master preparing your hair Everyone, I mean everyone, needs bobby pins. Lots and lots of bobbypins. They hold on hats, wigs, microphones etc. Also - lots and lots of gel and hairspray. The cheaper the better. It holds better (harder) which you need under the lights. Fruity stuff is very bad. With the sweat you will produce you will not smell good. Please refrain from scented sprays. You need your own hairbrush. Sharing hairbrushes is low key gross You can get cheap hose and cut the legs apart - thats 2 wig caps for the price of one. Typically your microphone will go on after your prepare your hair but BEFORE you put on a wig cap. The cap holds the mic in place for quick changes.
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Make upDepending on who you play, your makeup should show status.
Neutral colors are needed. You also need white to add highlights. While we will help students backstage - the cast is so large we can not do everyone' makeup. We ask that you go over the links below so you and your student have an idea as to what is expected. Baby wipes and/or Vaseline to take stage make up off is best. Students should NOT share makeup It is not clean and can cause hygene problems |