Makeup Design Theatre Arts

Let’s Review! What is stage makeup? Any cosmetic effect (including hair) that… Enhances an actor’s appearance Changes an actor’s appearance What are the two main responsibilities of the makeup crew? Designing the makeup Applying the makeup

Types of Stage Makeup What type of makeup enhances an actor’s appearance? Basic makeup What type of makeup changes an actor’s appearance? Character makeup

Designing Character Makeup How do you communicate your design? Makeup Plot – Before:

Designing Character Makeup How do you communicate your design? Makeup Plot – After: This is a makeup design I did in college of the Tree Fairy in A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Designing the Makeup How do you know what a character should look like? Look at the character description Look at the script for clues “What big eyes you have!” “My curly hair is impossible to control!” “Her lips are always so pouty.” What image pops into your head when you read the script?

No Two Faces are Designed the Same…. Let’s see some examples of witches….

Hansel and Gretel’s Witch

Hansel and Gretel’s Witch

Hansel and Gretel’s Witch

Hansel and Gretel’s Witch

Hansel and Gretel’s Witch

Hansel and Gretel’s Witch

Hansel and Gretel’s Witch

Let’s Do Our Own Research! Read “Hansel and Gretel” Write down page/line #’s for Witch clues

What does she look like to you? Design It!

Things to Remember When Designing Your Makeup Alter the facial features on the plot! Hair is included in makeup design (do not leave your witch bald)! You may include accessories (hats, etc.) in your design to show your vision, but know that those decisions are ultimately made by the costume designer. Use color! Use colored pencils (preferred) or crayons. No markers or pens, please! Pencil is not a color, leaving something white is not coloring (color it white if you want it white). You must be able to explain and justify your design choices in paragraph form!

Work Examples

Work Examples

Work Examples

Work Examples

Work Examples