Backstage - TheatreFace

Shrek Makeup

2013-05-27T18:15:48.018Z

Hey there,

I'm putting on Shrek the Musical in a couple of weeks and am looking for some advice on the right makeup for the ogres. Which type, specific color, where to get it, etc...

I'm hoping to choose a makeup that won't rub off or sweat off too easily. I looked at Hydrocolor, which seemed durable, but I've never worked with it before.

I may have to color a skull cap and then color the face and try to match. So, that's another challenge.

First though, has anyone done Shrek or a similar show who might have some insights into makeup questions? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks!

lighting company

2013-04-25T02:02:55.667Z

I am located in Yorktown VA and I am in dire need of a reputable lighting specialist who can come and assess the situation with our light board and smart system and replace it if necessary at a reasonable cost. Any thoughts on where to find such a company or person?

HELP --- bubble machine

2013-04-22T07:26:33.619Z

does anyone have a bubble machine to borrow or rent. Doing the show Willy Wonka (Charlie & the Chocolate Factory] Any advice on how to build or make bubbles or bubble machines.
thanks

Let's be SAFER as a collective industry

2013-04-09T20:22:15.777Z

Sometimes I ramble, but sometimes I just can't help myself. I really hate reporting on these industry accidents but it's clear that we have a collective wake-up call that can come from one of our fallen brethren. if nothing else, when a stagehand brother or sister dies on the job, it is our responsibility - our requirement - to learn how to stop that from happening to one more worker.

I'd love your thoughts.

http://www.jimonlight.com/2013/04/09/lets-be-safer-at-least-in-the-entertainment-industry/

Edible Newspaper

2013-03-10T15:43:50.967Z

Play we're working up calls for a character to eat a newspaper. Anybody have a source for such a thing? There are sources of edible paper and ink, but before getting involved in that we were wondering if there is any availability of theatrical edible newsprint. This can't be the first time it has come up. Thanks.

How to ring an I phone onstage.

2013-02-05T15:14:15.253Z

Has anyone out there figured this out? Preferably would be controlled from the booth. Has anyone worked out, basically, a Tele-cue for cell phones? Unfotunately I cannot just call the onstage phone.

starting out

2013-01-21T23:35:00.477Z

i am a high school student who wants to go into the theater makeup business, i find it fun and interesting the powers that makeup can do onstage. i know a few tricks from my teacher and from a few YouTube videos, but no supplies, so what should i get to start out with and some ideas for a portfolio. Since i am in high school,finding a job to pay for me starting out, i need cheap ideas or things to save up for

Much is appreciate-Mono Maddy

starting out

2013-01-21T23:33:46.169Z

i am a high school student who wants to go into the theater makeup business, i fins it fun and interesting the powers that makeup can do onstage. i know a few tricks from my teacher and from a few YouTube videos, but no supplies, so what should i get to start out with and some ideas for a portfolio. Since i am in high school,finding a job to pay for me starting out, i need cheap ideas or things to save up for

Much is appreciate-Mono Maddy

Shadow Play / Shadow Theater

2013-01-16T12:47:10.663Z

Hello Everyone!--

I wanted to hash about this fascinating form of storytelling! It is one that has always enchanted me and one which I'd love to utilize sometime. So my question is--have you ever used it? What are the best lighting sources/screens/techniques you have found?

I myself have seen shadow play used twice (actors, not puppets). Once, it was a backlit screen in a Greek tragedy, where a series of silhouettes were used to illustrate the "obskene" death of a character being described by a messenger. The other time it was a cyclorama silhouette pantomime--short, for when the Creature meets the mute girl in Frankenstein. Both were visually stunning.

Best!

~A.B.

ETC Console

2012-12-20T06:31:45.911Z

I am looking for a used ETC Express 250 or Expression 3 console for our school. Does anyone know where some good sources are for used ETC equipment? Thanks!