Sunday, November 9, 2008

Make Up Games for the Stage


There are those who go to the theater and there are those who own it. The theater is a very special place and what happens inside those hallowed, and often haunted, halls is pure magic in the making. If you’re planning a career on any stage, you might need to brush up on your make up games.

Getting It Right
When you’re on stage, the bright lights are forgiving of tiny imperfections, but they can also wash you out completely if you don’t apply enough make up to make you features sharp under the lights. To get the right balance of make up and grease paint, you must practice your make up application the same way you would for the play.

Don’t wait for the full dress rehearsal to try out your new face. Instead, take an extra ten minutes a few times a week to practice with your make up. This gives you a chance to practice putting it on your face as well as gives others a chance to see what you’ve been up to on the make up front. If you’re not careful, you might become the official make up artist for the whole troupe.

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