Stage Makeup Test

Any “cosmetic effect” that includes hair and enhances or changes an actor’s appearance.

• Cosmetics

• Stage Makeup

• Contour

• SFX Makeup

Why wear makeup on the stage?

• Enhance the actor's features

• Make the actor more visible

• Help create a visual character

• All of the above

In charge of designing  and applying makeup for each professional actor.

• Running Crew

• Makeup Artists

• Professional Makeup Crew

• Actors apply their own makeup and do not need help

Create a fantasy or creature look using the drawing tools. You can look for ideas online.

List 5 types of stage makeup used in theatre or film.

Using the drawing tools, create a contoured look with highlighted features. This drawing should show the correct placement of the makeup.

Explain the difference between character makeup and beauty makeup. How could these looks be used to showcase a character on the stage?

Create a makeup word cloud using the stage makeup terms you learned in class.

During a fun theater class, Ava and William are learning about makeup. Can you help them figure out which tool is commonly used for applying theatrical eye makeup?

• Paintbrush

• Eyelash curler

• Makeup sponge

• Eyeliner pencil

Answer explanation

The eyeliner pencil is a common tool for applying theatrical eye makeup, as it allows for precise application of eyeliner to define the eyes. Other options like eyelash curlers and makeup sponges serve different purposes.

During a fun makeup class, Lily and Sophia are learning about theatrical eye makeup. Which color do they discover is often used to create shadows and depth?

• White

• Blue

• Black

• Yellow

Answer explanation

Black is commonly used in theatrical eye makeup to create shadows and depth, enhancing the overall look and adding dimension. Other colors like white or yellow do not serve this purpose effectively.