How often do you go to a theatre play? Probably only once?
Clearly, the big budgets are in the films, which is why all but the big star theatrical performers will generally do their own makeup. However, that's not to say there's no makeup artist on hand.
Theatrical makeup artists are probably more needed for their guidance and support rather than the practical. Given multiple performers, there's not enough money or time to get everyone done by MUAs.
The main things to consider when applying theatrical makeup is colour, lighting, and distance. Different colours under different lights will give different results. Here's a quick reference chart:
Colour of Lights
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Red
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Blue
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Green
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Yellow
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Violet
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Colour of Makeup
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Red
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Fade
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Darken
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Black
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Red
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Paler
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Orange
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Lighten
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Darken
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Darken a lot
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Fade
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Lighten
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Yellow
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White
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Orchid
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Darken
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Fade
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Pink
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Blue
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Dark Grey
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Pale Blue
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Dark Green
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Dark Grey
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Darken
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Green
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Darken
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Lighten
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Fades
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Dark Grey
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Pale Blue
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Violet
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Almost Black
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Orchid
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Almost Black
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Almost Black
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Very Pale
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| Mel models my Illamsqua re-creation. A steady hand is a must! |
Interestingly, two red dots are often placed next to inner corners of the eyes on the sides of the nose, with the purpose of opening up the eyes. Not being into theatre, I've never noticed this before (it's barely noticeable anyway), so I'm not sure if this trick actually works. Anyone with theatre experience in the house? :)
Grease paint and oil-based makeup products are often used so the makeup looks intense and stays put under the harsh stage lights. Oil-based makeup will not be moved by sweat, but also doesn't allow the skin to breath as much. Definitely not for every day use!
xxEva
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