STAGECRAFT MAKE UP

1. Stagecraft make up

2. Definitions:
 Refers to creation of an appearance of the characters that actors portray on stage
according to Wikipedia e.g. a male actor playing a female character can be made up to
suit the role
 the art of changing the external appearance of an actor, primarily his face, with the aid
of paints, plastic and hair patches, wigs, and different hair-dos. The type of make-up in
the theatre depends on the artistic demands of the play, the intention of the actor, the
director’s conception, and the style of the performance.
 Stage make up is different from a other you get from a local pharmacies or
departmental store
 It is intended to be applied and removed frequently, it lacks perfumes and easier on
the skin and any allergies an actor may have

3. Facial shapes
 Face shape is the first and important thing to talk about as far as make up is concerned
 According to Caver the face is always balanced and when analysing it want to see the eyes because they
are the window to the soul hence the make up artist should double check the wardrobe, character
research and talk with the costume and lighting designers and hair stylist
 There are six different facial shapes
 Oval
 Heart
 Pear
 Square
 Round
 Long
When applying make up each has its own specific needs

4. Make up Tools
 Make up brushes come in number of shapes and sizes

5. Flat brushes

6. Dome brushes

7. Round brushes

8. Foundation brushes

9. tools
 There are few other tools that can be used to apply make up :
 Sponge applicators-they give you a huge amount of control
 Spatulas-used for mixing make up and applying thicker products nose or scar wax
and gel effects they are used in conjunction with plastic paletes
 Paletes-are great for mixing colours to get the perfect colour and they are easy to
clean

10. Make up categories
 Foundation-ther are two types of foundation creamy matte and color-cake they are
long lasting and glide on easily using a foam sponge
 Concealers-blend away temporary and permanent imperfections eg birthmarks
,blemishes,tattoos
 Face powders
 Eyebrow pencils
 Eye shadows
 Cheek colours
 Eye liner
 Lip pencil

11. Stage blood
 Commercial stage blood has many realistic qualities to include colour and
viscosity and can also come in peppermint flavour so tt it can be palatable if put in
the mouth
 Ther is also powdered blood by Graftobian Makeup Company that is activated by
water

12. Nose and blood wax
 Is pliable yet firm and can create a number of injuries
 Easy to shape to any shape you want
 It sticks to the skin on its own
 Wax is always covered with make up after applying it
 Liquid latex can be used to create aging and injury

13. removers
 Spirit gum remover
 cleanser