I'm in a Show and we have to wear ALOT of make up . it makes me look like a

~Blonde babe~ · #1 (**permalink**) 10-09-2007, 01:44 PM

hooker plz help? we have to wear red lipstick, eyeliner, eyeshadow (sparkly), foundation, blush, mascara ete etc etc.....i have a pale complexion and all this stuff makes me lokk really bad, but my teacher insists that i wear it. i asked her if i could wear other colours but she said noWHAT SHOULD I DO?????????

Jordan D · #2 (**permalink**) 10-10-2007, 01:14 AM

Put up with it. The reason stage makeup is so heavy is because 1- the stage lights wash out your complexion and you need this to not look really white and sickly, and 2- most of the audience is a big distance from you and can't see as well, so you have to wear alot in darker shades than normal. It's just one show and I promise you don't look the same on stage as you do close up in your mirror. Just be sure to wash your face really well after the show.

Kylee K · #3 (**permalink**) 10-10-2007, 03:55 AM

well.. the lights will be bright and no one could really see it. just apply lightly... I'm sure you'll do a great job!!!

Gretchen R · #4 (**permalink**) 10-10-2007, 07:20 AM

the others are right, this must be your first show. show makeup has to be strong and bold, you're even supposed to use a foundation 2 shades darker than your own so that people in the audience can see you. bold colors make your features show up, say you pout--the bright red will look normal and your expression will be seen, not washed out. trust me...if you were, in fact, a hooker in the show it'd be ALOT worse, trust me!

Whoaooooolivia! · #5 (**permalink**) 10-10-2007, 04:25 PM

I wouldn't worry about it. I guarantee you aren't going to be the only on that looks awful. The people won't really be able to tell though, they might see some lipstick but that's it, just lipstick and your face! I'm currently doing a musical at my school, where I am an immigrant, so on top of all the crazy makeup, I have to look dirty! And this means ALOT of dirt so you can actually see it from the audience.It's not very flattering but you know what, I rock it! ^.^ And you can too! No worries. Just lipstick and your face.

Haylee · #6 (**permalink**) 10-10-2007, 06:18 PM

Wow, this is so funny. The junior high dance team at my school as the same problem!Solution-*Put the make-up on like normal. Then, for the lipstick (which is the main problem) rub your lips togeth a lot. It will soften the color and not look so hookerish. As for the other make-up, you shouldn't look too bad. Just make sure the lipstick is light.*Hope I helped!-Haylee