Makeup Notes …
Broadway – Our Way … (or, as they say in ‘Prairie Home Companion’) “Where the women are beautiful, and the men are above average.”
The answer to your question is YES, EVERYONE WILL NEED TO WEAR MAKEUP. And, YES --- Men will be most manly, boys will be exceptionally awesome, ladies will be enchanting, and the children will be rosy-cheeked cherubs.
Tuesday Night - Between your numbers, come visit us in the PRIMARY ROOM. We’ll be there to:
· Demonstrate makeup color & application
· Answer all your questions
· Get you signed up
· Color CONSULTATIONS – with COLOR FACE CHARTS picturing different stage looks for this production: Men, kids, teens and of course, our lovely ladies.
· We’ll share ideas for moms, makeup assistants, and those wishing to do their own makeup (either here at the Stake Center, or at home)
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ALL CHILDREN IN ANNIE & OLIVER: Meet each night Wed-Sat 6:00pm in the PRIMARY ROOM. If your family is already signed up, go with them in the regular makeup room – otherwise meet us at 6 each night for great children makeup. Kids will only need makeup ONCE – regardless of what numbers they are in. The look is HEALTH & young and happy!!!
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ALL TEEN YOUTH IN HAIRSPRAY, BIRDIE and/or HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL:
1. If you are in Tradition and/or MUSIC MAN – meet in MAKEUP ROOMS between 5:00pm and 6:00pm each night (Wed-Sat)
2. If you are NOT in those opening numbers, meet in PRIMARY ROOM at 7:00pm for makeup.
During these times, you can either do your own make-up with assistance or we’ll have artists for you. If you opt to do your own makeup at home, we’ll just need to have an artist check your makeup prior to going onstage.
REMEMBER, THE LOOK IS HEALTHY and HAPPY!!!
BE ON TIME – NO EXCEPTIONS.
Broadway Basics:
1. STAGE LIGHTS gobble-up color. We’ll need to create contrast, deepen the intensity and brighten-up facial features. This is done by choosing “Clear, true colors” – avoiding dull, muddy, or grey colors. With proper stage makeup, the audience can see your mouth singing, and your eyes sparkle.
2. FOUNDATION (powder or liquid) shade lighter than natural skin tone. Choose neutral or slightly cooler shades – one shade lighter than natural skin tones. This is the basic layer – the ‘canvas’ – for the color & contrast.
3. LIGHT BLUE EYESHADOW FOR EVERYONE Apply all over eyelids - from lash to brow.
4. CLEAN, CLEAR, FRESH COLOR for cheeks & lips. Go brighter – not blacker. Ladies, tuck away your deep mauves & plums for this production. Opt for a bright, classic red cheek and lip color. Classic reds come in both warm reds, and cool reds --- think warm sunny days, spring, and raspberries … strawberries. Blooming, healthy colors found in flowers will do the trick for stage makeup. These colors will warm and cheer the audience. Brighter, not darker will do the trick.
5. TEEN GIRLS No ‘vampy’. Tuck away your deep mauves, plums, & blacks. Opt for fresh, sunny brights … Classic reds, corals, sophisticated bright raspberry pink – that type of thing. Come visit us on Tuesday, and we’ll draw up a face chart for you.
6. MEN We will have a separate room for you – Yahhhh! Sister Connelly will be assisting you with your makeup between 5:00pm and 6:30pm. YOU MUST BE THERE ON TIME. She may need to set-up a schedule so not everyone comes at the same time.
7. PRINCIPALS AND SOLOISTS Men principals/soloists will meet in the men’s makeup room starting at 5:00pm (Wed-Sat) with Sister Connelly She’ll be heading up your makeup. Women principals & soloists will meet in the regular makeup room starting at 5:00pm (Wed-Sat). You’ll have your own designated area. BRING YOUR OWN hand or table top MIRROR and any hair things you’ll need.
8. FINISHING POWDER With so much physical activity – singing, dancing, & running around – believe me, you’re going sweat. POWDER, POWDER and more powder. The new translucent loose powders are NOT your grandma’s powders! You won’t feel like you fell in flour bin!
9. RETOUCHES If you are in more than one number, plan on RE-VISITING the make up room and freshen up your colors – lips, cheeks and eyes. That’s why the Stake has invested in makeup products – they are for you to use!
10.SPECIAL KUDOS to the FAMILIES who have signed up to reserve makeup Stations. BLESS YOU, BLESS YOU for doing that. There will be a couple of makeup artists roaming through the room to help & answer questions.
11.KEEP IT CLEAN Come with clean faces, please. Clean brushes, sharpen pencils after you use them --- good to go for the next guy, right? Replace products, pencils, etc. in appropriate places, and tidy up after you’re through. YOU EACH ARE THE GUARDIANS of CLEAN !!!
12.NO MAKEUP IN REST ROOMS, HALLWAYS, DRESSING ROOMS, GREEN ROOMS, OR ANY PLACE OTHER THAN DESIGNATED MAKEUP AREAS. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Can I just tell you how much I APPRECIATE the opportunity to work with you?
Thanks, & love to you all !!! Sister Kathy Rawlings
