Working in the Theatre: Makeup

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A character on stage is shaped by many factors. An important, and often under-examined aspect to the creation of a character and achievement of a production is created by the magnificent makeup artists on and off-Broadway. But, what does it take to achieve the prefect show-ready look 8 times a week? Makeup Artists Brian Strumwasser and Thelma Pollard share their journey on the creation and maintenance of a character in this episode.
Through Brian’s work on A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, we delve into the detail and dedication needed for one actor to change their look 17 times in a show.
Thelma Pollard’s work on The Phantom of the Opera shows how a show’s longevity and cast replacement can continue to keep the life of a makeup artist on her feet eight time a week for over 28 years.
For more information on Brian Strumwasser's work, please visit www.brianstrumwasser.com.
For more information on Thelma Pollard's work, please visit www.thephantomoftheopera.com.
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  • @JPLEYONKO4
    @JPLEYONKO44 жыл бұрын

    There needs to be tony categories for best makeup and hairstyling. There needs to be more acknowledgment of those departments in the theatre. They're also members of the Broadway community.

  • @wickedphant0m
    @wickedphant0m5 жыл бұрын

    One thing that I thought was really fascinating.... after 28 years on Bway & 30 in London, they STILL won't show the Phantom's fully made-up face. The dedication to that secrecy is ridiculous but also amazing.

  • @ManongChito

    @ManongChito

    Жыл бұрын

    I think a video of Hugh Panaro backstage have that. It shows hoe he puts the make up, the bald cap, prosthetics and the infamous mask.

  • @oliviaberrong4891
    @oliviaberrong48914 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciated the amount of effort that goes into not only the makeup, of course, but how the makeup will affect the skin and how they can predict what will happen to the skin so they won’t have a problem throughout a show!

  • @senzabean
    @senzabean8 жыл бұрын

    I was my high school's makeup artist my senior year, some of the most fun times ever

  • @fullofslay

    @fullofslay

    4 жыл бұрын

    do you have any tips? i was selected to do makeup for my school’s upcoming play and i’d really appreciate it.

  • @emilynn3732
    @emilynn37324 жыл бұрын

    I love how he mentioned the hack they used to take off Miss Barley's lipstick because it saves time and it is super smart. Also seeing the makeup for shows like Phantom and A Gentleman's Guide is always amazing because I love seeing the products, how they do the makeup, and the details of it all in general.

  • @yoursenpai8551
    @yoursenpai85514 жыл бұрын

    I love his journey to becoming a makeup artist. I love how you can really express a character through make-up

  • @philipm5369
    @philipm53694 жыл бұрын

    I had to watch this whole video for my drama hw

  • @shzdw3232

    @shzdw3232

    4 жыл бұрын

    Philip M same

  • @jake_young4008

    @jake_young4008

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@shzdw3232 same

  • @rrrigbyyy1494

    @rrrigbyyy1494

    4 жыл бұрын

    same

  • @sunfower9023

    @sunfower9023

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @dianacelina4935

    @dianacelina4935

    3 жыл бұрын

    same

  • @goble0904
    @goble09044 жыл бұрын

    I liked how it showed the transformations of the actors to the characters.

  • @henrybell3476
    @henrybell34764 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate the amount of research they have to do in order to get the right makeup that will look good on stage.

  • @arianagonzalez-glass6571
    @arianagonzalez-glass65714 жыл бұрын

    It is crazy how detailed the makeup is. I really appreciate how they showed us the process of the makeup. I also like how he told us his journey to makeup for broadway shows.

  • @maceegeisler6050
    @maceegeisler60504 жыл бұрын

    i love the insight they give with details about doing the makeup and knowing the different skin types. they also make the directors vision of what the makeup should be, really happen. they really work together to create the most realistic, dramatic, and creative looks based off what the director sees fit.

  • @laurenbailey7197
    @laurenbailey71974 жыл бұрын

    I like how they showed the makeup artist's work. It is amazing what they can do.

  • @bellamendoza508
    @bellamendoza5084 жыл бұрын

    What I loved about this video is how the makeup artist has to go off what the director wants to put out there. They make the directors vision come to life with the makeup they put on. I also love how they show us how they deal with the makeup and tricks and tips on how to put it on the actors.

  • @marcitwitchell3151
    @marcitwitchell31514 жыл бұрын

    I think that it is really cool that they show how being a makeup artist for theater is hard work, but is very rewarding!

  • @rileyhenson9359
    @rileyhenson93595 жыл бұрын

    My high school just finished its production of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder so this was so fascinating!

  • @alexwoodfin1977
    @alexwoodfin19774 жыл бұрын

    I think it is so crazy and interesting that the makeup designer has to go off of so many different things just to get the desired look for a specific part of the show. Such as: script, lighting, costumes and of course the director.

  • @sarahmaness8476
    @sarahmaness84764 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciated his efficiency in having an actor transition from one character to the next in a matter of seconds.

  • @kennedijohnson2970
    @kennedijohnson29704 жыл бұрын

    I loved the quick changes, they were very inspiring and entertaining.

  • @jasoncalvin7459
    @jasoncalvin74594 жыл бұрын

    I love the Phantom and I think it's so cool that she still does Phantom makeup. I love it!

  • @clairebear9501
    @clairebear95013 жыл бұрын

    All of these videos has helped me so much. Thank you for making this series!

  • @ashlyngray3123
    @ashlyngray31234 жыл бұрын

    Something i really liked about this is the research and hard work that they put into each of their make-up looks. They don't just through something on, they know exactly what they are doing. -ashlyn gray

  • @halaileybailey
    @halaileybailey4 жыл бұрын

    It's really cool to see how much work goes into choosing makeup design

  • @lattitudelogan
    @lattitudelogan4 жыл бұрын

    I really liked this video! Makeup can definitely tell its own story along with adding to the production as a whole! They were very good makeup artists because they were able to explain why they were doing what they were doing, and not just doing it. They knew the story that they needed to help convey and they delivered it!

  • @karmaakabane2389
    @karmaakabane23894 жыл бұрын

    Makeup is a beautiful art and it takes a lot if position and its hard but I love how much these people love to do it!

  • @anastasiiakyryliuk1435
    @anastasiiakyryliuk14354 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate how the video really goes in detail about how the makeup should be applied, what you need to understand and learn about the application and choosing between different products, also how time-consuming it is, and the situations for the makeup applier and their education and expirience.

  • @rrrigbyyy1494

    @rrrigbyyy1494

    4 жыл бұрын

    if its so time consuming then dont do it

  • @elby5190
    @elby51907 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful mini documentary! Well done.

  • @gavi3

    @gavi3

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Luke Platt lmao what

  • @abemagic10
    @abemagic105 жыл бұрын

    Wondering how make-up artists deal when encountering skin /dermatological issues/problems... Are hypo allergenic products used as a matter of course ?

  • @bronteleskie5320

    @bronteleskie5320

    5 жыл бұрын

    It's mentioned at the 6:30 mark. And the answer is yes.

  • @alexknlove1

    @alexknlove1

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes we do use hypo allergenic products but in my experience those kind of actors are usually scared to let anyone do their makeup and they ask to do it themselves with your guidance or at least with their own tools and products. Also they avoid Kryolan skin products cause the tend to cause breakouts because they are so heavy and sensitive skin can't really handle it. Hope I helped ❤️

  • @miumiuchique

    @miumiuchique

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@alexknlove1 Is there a good base you would recommend for those prone to breakouts?

  • @clarissemerced6948
    @clarissemerced69484 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate how the video gave a point of view from a male makeup artist and how they got to where they were and a female makeup artist and how they made it to where they were.

  • @avramidouellie3437
    @avramidouellie3437 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful video. Loved every single moment of it.

  • @cherylbrown6746
    @cherylbrown67464 ай бұрын

    Just AWESOME!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @audrahorton311
    @audrahorton3115 жыл бұрын

    OMG!!! LEON!!!

  • @tondonki
    @tondonki3 жыл бұрын

    i watched this for my drama hw great documentary btw

  • @saintnitrousproductions2826
    @saintnitrousproductions28263 ай бұрын

    Awesome

  • @charrkr749
    @charrkr7496 жыл бұрын

    this was just what i have been looking for thanks!! new sub!!!

  • @leemealandthejourney9015
    @leemealandthejourney90155 жыл бұрын

    How many times was the word inglot see 🤣🤣

  • @FishJebus
    @FishJebus3 жыл бұрын

    dude i think dislocated my shoulder while watching this

  • @2snowgirl520
    @2snowgirl5205 жыл бұрын

    Fascinating!

  • @abemagic10
    @abemagic105 жыл бұрын

    would be interesting to include (his) other art work ( paintings) to show the evolution and scope of ( his) artistry /craft ( in relation to future profiles, - it would be cool if it could - show the link between one artistic practice - painting , in this case - to another - such as makeup.)

  • @erinondriezek9408
    @erinondriezek9408Ай бұрын

    this is my dream job

  • @TumainiKigelia21
    @TumainiKigelia213 жыл бұрын

    Did they say anything about city makeup artist live at?

  • @regina_filange2.0
    @regina_filange2.0 Жыл бұрын

    For the Phantom, why not use a regular wig cap that is cut and glued on, instead of a bald cap since they place a lace wig over the top... wouldn't that feel cooler for the skin? or do they eventually show the character's baldness in the show?

  • @restartingmyaccount4891
    @restartingmyaccount48913 жыл бұрын

    Watching this for drama.. I SEE YOU *MS SHEPPARD* :)

  • @caleb-eu7in

    @caleb-eu7in

    3 жыл бұрын

    same

  • @KenyaNicole
    @KenyaNicole6 жыл бұрын

    I AM A FUTURE ESTHETICIAN AND THIS IS WHAT I WANT TO DO I LIVE IN NYC

  • @stacczk7182

    @stacczk7182

    3 жыл бұрын

    k goodluck

  • @stephanietroeger85
    @stephanietroeger855 жыл бұрын

    did she get some mascara? or lashes?

  • @Victoria-xt7mr
    @Victoria-xt7mr3 жыл бұрын

    This is what I want to do for a career. But I have no clue where to start

  • @rishisamnani7850
    @rishisamnani78502 жыл бұрын

    I'm going off of the script, the director's note, and mainly I go off of the hair and costume designer, because they are the one's creating a vision.

  • @jonathanwirth8863
    @jonathanwirth88633 жыл бұрын

    Thank u everyone goodnight

  • @Annesglitter
    @Annesglitter2 жыл бұрын

    1. Catherine walker is a queen 2. HECK YEAH I FOUND IT

  • @margedipthong
    @margedipthong7 жыл бұрын

    I love you, Thelma!!!

  • @zzthelazy351
    @zzthelazy3514 жыл бұрын

    What is very important there? What are the advantages and drawbacks to this?

  • @zzthelazy351
    @zzthelazy3514 жыл бұрын

    Why is it amportant to keep makeup consistent?

  • @ZoraTheberge

    @ZoraTheberge

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s like any aspect of a Broadway show. The hair and costumes are consistent, and the makeup is a part of that whole look.

  • @eileenisshadow5853
    @eileenisshadow58536 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! You guys are lit! I've just started acting. :D

  • @infamousolivia8777

    @infamousolivia8777

    6 жыл бұрын

    that's awesome!!

  • @positivesiennergy

    @positivesiennergy

    6 жыл бұрын

    Little Shadow, Forest Girl Awesome! Break a leg in all of your future shows!

  • @avamasquerade
    @avamasquerade4 жыл бұрын

    This was awesome but I really do wish makeup artists would speak more about the chemistry of it all. Sometimes I feel like I'm a mad scientist breaking bad in the dressing rooms....

  • @sergiopaniaguasanchez2236
    @sergiopaniaguasanchez22363 жыл бұрын

    I see this for drama :)

  • @vr6535
    @vr65356 жыл бұрын

    WHY does the actress have a better dressing room than Miss Thelma???!!! >:|

  • @redsloane879

    @redsloane879

    5 жыл бұрын

    Good point! Probably because the actress is a diva.....eye roll!!

  • @melissabrown2837

    @melissabrown2837

    5 жыл бұрын

    Veronique Ramirez probably because it has to hold all her costumes, etc, plus there are various people who have to fit in there with her (wig, makeup, dresser, etc)

  • @local_disk
    @local_disk3 жыл бұрын

    Who else was forced to watch this by their theater teacher

  • @NiamhAllStar21
    @NiamhAllStar215 жыл бұрын

    "i was a slave... and that was my collage experience"

  • @sparklesinthewild
    @sparklesinthewild5 жыл бұрын

    I am doing makeup too on my channel and this is really inspiring ! ✌🏻🔥 You are beautiful 🌈

  • @kaylakain6039
    @kaylakain60393 жыл бұрын

    I hardly ever wear makeup or do my hair fancy am a Tom boy and still want to be an actress people bug me about wearing makeup if I want to be in act dress as person with autism is also much harder

  • @art_enthusiast4555
    @art_enthusiast4555 Жыл бұрын

    3:07

  • @art_enthusiast4555

    @art_enthusiast4555

    Жыл бұрын

    6:35

  • @jiibbss_wrestling
    @jiibbss_wrestling4 жыл бұрын

    Am I the only that’s watching this cuz of my online theatre class?

  • @johntron1237
    @johntron12375 жыл бұрын

    Rip in the chat bois

  • @nalabees
    @nalabees4 жыл бұрын

    but... does Brian like Inglot?

  • @chrisfelix9014
    @chrisfelix90143 жыл бұрын

    Who’s here for theatre class

  • @kimthib
    @kimthib5 жыл бұрын

    Love your channel and tips! Hope you'll like mine, too!

  • @dawidjagusiak
    @dawidjagusiak5 жыл бұрын

    This is the only kind of make up that should really exist.

  • @rrrigbyyy1494
    @rrrigbyyy14944 жыл бұрын

    school making me watch this and i hate it

  • @rrrigbyyy1494

    @rrrigbyyy1494

    4 жыл бұрын

    i hate it

  • @rrrigbyyy1494

    @rrrigbyyy1494

    4 жыл бұрын

    im gonna fail my quiz on this because i dont care. savage.

  • @malachisteele8738
    @malachisteele87385 жыл бұрын

    If your watching this for fun something wrong wit u

  • @michelraphael7631

    @michelraphael7631

    5 жыл бұрын

    if you're making this many grammatical mistakes, something's definitely wrong with you.

  • @Simo-fy3vo

    @Simo-fy3vo

    4 жыл бұрын

    Michel Raphael if your worried about grammar online something is wrong with you

  • @rrrigbyyy1494

    @rrrigbyyy1494

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@michelraphael7631 you a boy watching makeup tutorials without having a school force you to then you have something wrong with you

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