Theatre Makeup Module

The Grade 7's are doing in their final year a theatrical makeup module, which includes ageing, special effects (wounds, cuts and burns) fantasy and character make-up. From how to apply it, to becoming the character they've created.

Makeup is one of the essential elements of drama and the boys take to it with gusto, putting on their drama faces and altering their features to fit the character.

"Makeup serves a number of purposes besides making one look good on stage. Makeup is an important aid for the performer as it can create an appearance of youth, age, health and even gender. A good makeup design can form an integral part of an actor's characterization." - Kryolan Makeup Manual GmbH, D-13409 Berlin

Messy but lots of fun!

"Good actors I've worked with all started out making faces in a mirror, and you keep making faces all your life."

Bette Davis

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