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Lyla
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Topic: Information on Theater Make-up
Posted: 2/03/05 at 10:18am

Hi my name is Lyla. I am doing a report for my Cosmetology class about theater make-up. I was trying to look on the internet for information but all i could find are sites on suppliers and classes. Can someone please help me with any kind of basic information with my topic. Thank you!

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Posted: 2/03/05 at 10:43am

Hi Lyla,

Not sure what you are looking for....very big topic. Perhaps if you asked some specific questions we could be of more help.

Good luck,

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Posted: 2/03/05 at 1:44pm

Go to your local library and see if they either possess
or have access to the book "Stage Makeup" by
Richard Corson. It is a large folio filled with many
photos and illustrations covering everything from
basic shadowing to more complex latex applications
and even wigs & moustaches.
Good luck.

"None of us really grow up. All we ever do is learn how to behave in public." -- Keith Johnstone

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Lyla
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Posted: 2/04/05 at 10:07am

Thank you!

I really do not know what my topic is going to focus on yet i'm just trying to find information about everything right now.

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Posted: 2/04/05 at 10:48am

You're welcome, Lyla!
For others who may be interested, "Stage Makeup"
by Richard Corson, is published by Prentice Hall and
is practically the makeup artist's bible. It is updated
every few years and is currently in it's ninth edition. (I
own the fifth edition, which dates me considerably.)
The new edition includes a section on TV makeup. It
is an expensive (approx $75) coffee-table sized book
but is well worth the investment. For just a school
report a thorough perusal at the library will suffice,
but for serious actors, it should be one of the ten
books every theater, actor or techie should own. One
may even find an earlier (and cheaper) edition
available at one of those discount, half-price book
stores. Enjoy!

"None of us really grow up. All we ever do is learn how to behave in public." -- Keith Johnstone

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Lyla Guest	Topic: Information on Theater Make-up Posted: 2/03/05 at 10:18am
	Hi my name is Lyla. I am doing a report for my Cosmetology class about theater make-up. I was trying to look on the internet for information but all i could find are sites on suppliers and classes. Can someone please help me with any kind of basic information with my topic. Thank you!

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countbio Player Joined: 5/03/04 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 25	Posted: 2/03/05 at 10:43am
	Hi Lyla, Not sure what you are looking for....very big topic. Perhaps if you asked some specific questions we could be of more help. Good luck, Countbio
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Topper Celebrity Joined: 1/27/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 543	Posted: 2/03/05 at 1:44pm
	Go to your local library and see if they either possess or have access to the book "Stage Makeup" by Richard Corson. It is a large folio filled with many photos and illustrations covering everything from basic shadowing to more complex latex applications and even wigs & moustaches. Good luck.
	"None of us really grow up. All we ever do is learn how to behave in public." -- Keith Johnstone
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Lyla Guest	Posted: 2/04/05 at 10:07am
	Thank you! *I really do not know what my topic is going to focus on yet i'm just trying to find information about everything right now.*
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Topper Celebrity Joined: 1/27/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 543	Posted: 2/04/05 at 10:48am
	You're welcome, Lyla! For others who may be interested, "Stage Makeup" by Richard Corson, is published by Prentice Hall and is practically the makeup artist's bible. It is updated every few years and is currently in it's ninth edition. (I own the fifth edition, which dates me considerably.) The new edition includes a section on TV makeup. It is an expensive (approx $75) coffee-table sized book but is well worth the investment. For just a school report a thorough perusal at the library will suffice, but for serious actors, it should be one of the ten books every theater, actor or techie should own. One may even find an earlier (and cheaper) edition available at one of those discount, half-price book stores. Enjoy!
	"None of us really grow up. All we ever do is learn how to behave in public." -- Keith Johnstone
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