Makeup

Each cast member (tech can ignore this) will need a small makeup kit to be applied at home or school and then touched up at school.  Please utilize what you have at home or purchase inexpensive brands (ELF is available at Target or something similar) if you do have to purchase anything (although we know many people have sensitivities so in the end, use what makes sense for you).  Ideally put your make-up on at home unless you have time at school; just be sure to leave enough time.  Leads, remember you’ve got microphone and sound checks that take more time than others.

Basic Stage Makeup Kit Needed By All Cast Members (Boys and Girls)

·         Foundation (one shade darker than your child’s skin tone)- You will also need make-up sponges or brushes for foundation application.

·         Powder-same shade as foundation or translucent/no-color –brush to apply

·         Blush: choose a rosy natural tone, nothing too dark or orange and a medium sized, soft bristled blush brush

·         Eye shadow: neutral matte eye color … Soft hues of plum or olive or soft blues, as well as browns are good for the girls. Think ‘Enhanced street make up’. 

·         Dark brown or black pencil eyeliner (all cast members)

·         Eyebrow pencil: brown will work unless your brows are very dark

·         Pale peach/pink or other neutral lip color

·         Black mascara- just girls 

·         Cotton Swabs and cotton squares for touch-ups and corrections

**Place everything in a labeled  Ziploc bag (or small make-up pouch that you already have) and label everything with your child’s name. **

Optional:

Non-oily makeup remover or makeup wipes

If you apply make-up at home before arriving, bring make-up for touch-ups/corrections. 

Hair

Please check the costume slides for ideas on 60s hairstyles.

Basic Stage Makeup Application Instructions

Please arrive at your call time with makeup already applied or arrive earlier than call time to ensure you have enough time.

1.      Wash your face.

2.      Apply Foundation: Choose a foundation that gives good coverage and is one or two shades darker than your natural skin tone. This may look dark, but under stage lights you will look normal to the audience. Start the foundation at the forehead and blend up to the hairline. Then cover the rest of the face, including ears, eyelids, under the chin and on the neck with a sponge or your fingertips. Be sure to apply on the neck to the point where your costume will come. This includes the back of your neck that will show (if you have your hair up). Tip: work one area of the face at a time.

3.      Blush: Choose a natural rosy blush. Start high on the cheekbone, push up into the hairline, then bring forward. Boys should also use blush, but it should be a little lighter than girls. Tip: Do not bring blush all the way to the front of the face. Keep it high on the cheek.

4.      Eyes: Use a neutral/flesh tone matte eye shadow (NO SHIMMER) on your lids and brow bone area. Line the upper and lower lids with black or brown liner. Girls should curl lashes and apply one coat of mascara to upper lashes.

5.      Eyebrows: This is as important as any make-up step and is often missed. Use a brown eyebrow pencil to darken the eyebrows. Tip: Apply backwards on eyebrow hair, then follow the natural brow line, don’t come down too far.

6.      Lips: Line the lips with a natural color lip liner. Choose a natural lip color that would look like a person’s natural lip color. Peaches, light pinks, mauves and nudes work well. Apply lipstick.

7.   Powder: To finalize your look and keep everything in place, finish with a translucent powder (preferably loose powder). Tip: Apply using a large brush and a light touch.