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Makeup?
You
probably won’t be using it much.
Makeup is normally used for multiple reasons. One is to
limit the shine coming off the face while under those
"bright" theatre lights. I am finding this more
important as I get older and my forehead seems to be getting larger.
Makeup can also be used to accentuate the expressions used by the
actors. It's also handy to make those “scars”, (handy for
that pirate show you're planning), “black eyes”, (handy for that
boxing show you’re planning).
I
rarely use makeup for Sunday morning dramas because...
(a)
the congregation is pretty close to the actors and it may look garish
to the audience,
(b)
I’m not using any lighting that might "wash out"
the actors, and/or
(c)
I’m really not planning on doing a “pirate” or “boxing”
sketch soon, (but I have in the past)
When
you do use makeup go to a party store that handles a good quality
“pancake makeup”. I’ll
even mention a brand name. Many professionals use "Ben
Nye".
Check
out Ben Nye makeup at: http://www.wyb.com/bn_intro.htm
Don’t
let the party stores sell you the soft “paste” unless you’re in
a pinch. I don’t care
if it’s in a tub or tube. I’ve
used it. In general,
it’s just simply messy. I
try not to use it unless I have to.
I
have often had ladies explain to me how to put on makeup.
After all, they’ve been doing it a lot longer than I have.
While that is very true, my goal on putting on makeup is
different than most women's goals.
I’m not trying to make myself beautiful, (although I could
use some help on that score). I'm
not interested in giving my actors cream colored skin, rosy cheeks,
luscious eyes and full pouty lips.
Instead, I am simply trying to make someone look old, young,
thin, etc.
If
you are in a large production with lighting my main goals on makeup
are
base
and rouge to keep the actors from looking “ghostly”
outline
the eyes to aid in the audience seeing expressions.
Lightly
“smudge in” a chin line
Rule
of Thumb
- When makeup gets on your clothing it's difficult to get out.
Use a spray pretreatment on the makeup spot and wash. You might
have to do that a couple of times. Don't dry the clothing until
the spot is out.
It's
just my opinion,
In
Him,
Randy
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