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Theatrical Makeup Intensive: Who, What, When, Where, And Why

The Theatrical Makeup Intensive is a two day intensive modeled after a college level course.  Here's how it came to existence.




The Who:
I often say this course is for every actor, technician and makeup lover. It's for teens who want to pursue makeup as a career. It's for the college student who is pursuing theater as a career. It's for adult community theater actors who want to level up their professionalism. It's for the costumer who will be having to design makeup at a small regional theater with no training. And its for a professional beauty makeup artist who loves effects and wants to introduce "glam-gore" to their portfolio.

The What:
While I fine tuned the course structure, kit, and handouts during shutdown, the Theatrical Makeup Intensive was actually created in 2019, with one class executed in person in Feb 2020. A hands-on course, it teaches those enrolled how to do essential theatrical makeup techniques. It has always been important to me to incorporate fundamental arts education skills in my classes. This course teaches critical thinking, color theory, and story analysis. It also builds communication skills and self confidence.

The When & The Where:
Because most of the country is not entirely back open, the first Intensive on April 17-18, 2021 will be virtual. I've taught a several virtual classes in the last six months and you can learn just as much through Zoom as you can in person.  How?  Because you'll have the right tools, the handouts, and me guiding you. Starting in September 2021, I'll be on location for in person teaching. What does that mean? I'm partnering with youth theaters, community theaters, and small colleges across the country to bring The Theatrical Makeup Intensive to you.  If you're a leader of your organization and would like to learn more, contact me.

The Why:
About ten years ago, I created a makeup camp for an previous employer. Having done all the work in creating a syllabus and lesson plans, I was told I wasn't allowed to teach it because "I'm not a teacher."  Well I hate to break it to that person, but I am. Teaching makeup techniques is what The Makeup Curio is all about and it provides the greatest personal joy and fulfillment. I love seeing what students come up with, their creative choices come to life. And what I love even more is giving them the tools to become empowered in this field.


Check out our FAQ page on The Makeup Curio website and grab your spot for our next course.




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