Theater makeup help?

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Mar 13, 2015

Shiro M.

Maybe some neutral makeup, but just make it a little more dramatic. Just take your everyday makeup look and turn it up a notch. Something like this maybe?

Mar 13, 2015

Kail P.

Lots of blush. Those lights are going to make you look dead without it. Do not contour and use a foundation 2-3 shades darker. Eyeliner is great, but for a country girl don't wing it out!

Mar 13, 2015

Jack B.

Stage makeup is heavily exaggerated from everyday wear. Audience members in the front row will be around 15 ft away and people in the back can be quite far from you. You want to exaggerate your features heavily so they're visible to the audience - you should look strange and overdone up close. The look shiro posted is lovely, but on stage it won't be visible at all. I'd go for a "your lips but better" shade of pink, maybe a little brighter so it stands out more, lots of red blush for a rosy-cheeked look, and black liner along your lashes and waterline. Black mascara on top and bottom lashes.

Mar 13, 2015

Jack B.

I think loose curls or a messy side braid would be pretty, attention-getting and appropriate for the costume!

Mar 13, 2015

Raneen R.

Make it stand out much more than in real life it should look a little cartoony but not too much, and I completely agree with the advice Shiro, Alex, and, Kali gave you.

Mar 13, 2015

Raneen R.

Oh I didn't see Jack's comment I agree with a messy side braid, BUT KEEP YOU HAIR OUT OF YOUR FACE, I also think a somewhat messy but secure ponytail might be a good compromise though.

Mar 13, 2015

Raneen R.

Visual Aid 1

Mar 13, 2015

Raneen R.

Visual Aid 2

Mar 13, 2015

Kat B.

Make sure you wear LOTS of foundation and blush!! There can never be enough in theatre!

Mar 13, 2015

Jess M.

Darker foundation than usual and bold bright blush
bolder eyeliner
bright over exaggerated lips I would do red
the eyeshadow should be every bold
try tight curls and put them in a high pony that would look super cute. (:
but yah.. jack b pretty much nailed it. (: I've been in theatre productions for many years and I do theatre makeup for the elementary by my house. (: hope this helps. ❤️

Mar 13, 2015

Jess M.

And good luck! break a leg. (:

Mar 13, 2015

Jolie W.

Light lid color, dark defined crease and loooootttttsss of lashes for the eyes! also a lot of blush so you don't look lifeless! lips maybe a couple layers of a rosy stain like benefits benetint?

Mar 15, 2015

C P.

I would use a more natural lip color like a nude mauve or something and don't forget blush so you don't get washed out from the stage lights.