Stage Makeup & Hair How To-
*HOW TO VIDEO LINKS TO HELP YOU WITH YOUR STAGE MAKEUP & HAIR- BE SURE TO CLICK ON THE MAINSTAGE COSTUME INFO BUTTON FOR FULL INFORMATION.
BASIC STAGE MAKEUP FOR MEN/BOYS (also females playing males)-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjpiEpTXwDs
BASIC STAGE MAKEUP FOR WOMEN/GIRLS -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlfNR3ruAZU
HOW TO GET YOUR HAIR READY TO WEAR A WIG/ WIG CAP- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA7dvzIK5gc
MILKMAID BRAIDS PINNED BACK TUTORIAL-
https://youtu.be/CsoCr_aqiVg?si=fvZQ7EqlSGV-ay9O
LOW BUN WITH MIDDLE PART TUTORIAL -
Base Face Tutorial
Stage lights drain color. Apply makeup generously to keep from “washing out” on stage.
- Apply foundation GENEROUSLY to the face and neck. Make sure foundation comes to the hairline and is blended well along the jaw line.
- Apply blush GENEROUSLY along the cheek bones, not in circles on the cheeks.
- Apply loose powder with a brush to the face and neck (over foundation and blush) to reduce shine.
- Darken eyebrows with eyeliner pencil or like color on make up palette.
- Line eyes: Line TOP & BOTTOM lash lines with BROWN eyeliner.
6. Apply lipstick with the kit lip brush-
Male Characters (including ladies in a male role) use a neutral color (not pink or red).
7. FEMALE CHARACTERS ONLY - Apply mascara to TOP & BOTTOM lashes.
Lifelight youth theatre show box INFORMATION AND makeup and hair HOW TO
LifeLight Youth Theatre Show Box
Each cast member is required to have a show box. The show box contains everything necessary for them to participate in the production. It provides a convenient, portable way to keep all your student’s belongings together in one place. Many items are reusable for many LYT shows to come.
Show Box Requirements
A plastic, stackable storage bin with the student’s name clearly written on the top and side. The preferred kind is see-through with an attached flip-top lid.
See an example or order one here: CLICK HERE TO SEE EXAMPLE OR TO ORDER
Every item in the box, large or small, MUST be marked with your student’s name using a permanent Sharpie style marker.
It may be helpful to use smaller bins, pouches, or bags to organize items inside their show box.
These items are suggested to be in each cast member Show Box:
- Mehron “Mini- Pro”Makeup Kit or Equivalent Items - This kit contains proper stage makeup- foundation, blush, lipstick, lipstick brush, loose powder, and eyeliner pencil. Color options are Fair, Medium/Olive, or Dark
CLICK HERE TO ORDER FROM MEHRON
CLICK HERE TO ORDER FROM AMAZON
- Mascara- ladies only
- Extra Makeup Sponges
- Loose Powder Brush, other assorted makeup brushes may be helpful
- Eye pencil sharpener (small size)
- Cotton swabs - not required but helpful
- Makeup remover wipes
- Facial Moisturizer
- Pack/Box of Tissues
- Men’s long sleeve dress shirt with buttons, large size to wear over costume while applying makeup.
- Small facial mirror with stand
- Wet wipes for hand cleaning
- Comb, hairbrush, & hairband to hold hair back while applying makeup
- Extra Strong Hair spray
- Heavy hold hair gel
- Assortment of hair (bobby)pins, hair bands to match hair color- ladies only
- Deodorant/Anti-Perspirant - all ages
- Change of clothes- costumes stay at theater
- Quick Change Clothes- Clothes that go under a costume and stay on when changing costumes for modesty purposes and to help keep costumes clean.(the list of items needed are noted on the costume information under “Items provided by Student")
- Money for Snacks or Snacks from home - Nothing with PEANUTS, No messy foods (like Cheetos)
- Refillable Water Bottle
- Show shoes and socks (shoes needed are noted on the costume information under “Items provided by Student")
- Quiet games, books, coloring/drawing items, etc. Preferably No Electronic Devices.
- Old dish towel in case of spills
- Safety pins and rubber bands
- Hand Sanitizer
- Non-Menthol throat lozenges that provide moisture
- Feminine hygiene products as needed
- Script to turn in- all scripts must be returned. Missing scripts incur a $30 lost fee (that’s what we are charged for missing scripts)
ADDITIONAL
· You should be wearing your “Quick Change Clothes” under your street clothes to the theater.
· No gum!!!
· Please make sure your student does not eat or drink anything that is blue or purple, even before arriving to the theater. It will stain their mouths and they’ll be blue on stage.
· If students are singing, particularly leads, you may want to pack Throat Coat Tea.
· No nail polish, no jewelry, except if included in costume, including earrings (if newly pierced, cover with small band-aid)