Stage Makeup 101
Hierarchy Usually under “costumes” Usually under “costumes” Sometimes it’s own design area, sometimes the actors design their own looks (Our Town vs The Wizard of Oz) Sometimes it’s own design area, sometimes the actors design their own looks (Our Town vs The Wizard of Oz) Makeup Artists hired by TD, managed by Costume Designer Makeup Artists hired by TD, managed by Costume Designer
Who Wears Makeup?
The Makeup Kit
The Makeup Worksheet
Basic Corrective Makeup 1. Wash face. 2. Moisturize face. 3. Using a wedge sponge, apply foundation all over face, blending into neck. 4. Using a powder puff powder down. 5. Line eyes with black or brown liner pencil. 6. Apply shadow on eyelids. 7. Apply blush or highlight on cheekbones. 8. Apply lip color with brush. 9. Powder down face.
Character / SFX Makeup Liquid Latex Liquid Latex Prosthetics Prosthetics Color Color