Makeup/Hair Technician

Because costuming is a big job, it is a good idea, when possible, to have a separate person in charge of makeup. Makeup is one thing that is often forgotten until production week. Check CHP's store of makeup and make sure there is enough for the run of the show. If not, request a budget from the Executive Board to replenish the company's supply of makeup. The Costume Designer should recommend the hairstyles for the cast. If any special hair tie backs are needed, contact the Costume designer to see what items are in stock or what needs to be purchased.

Before Production Week
First, find out what the needs of the show are by becoming familiar with the script and talking to the stage Director. (Are the characters English? Japanese? Pacific Islanders? Does anybody need to be aged? How many performances are there?) Examine CHP's existing makeup supplies; they are stored in a large box in the office. Not everything you need will be found there, since the last show may have had very different makeup needs from yours. Come up with a shopping list, if necessary. Specialized theatrical items, such as the Pan-Cake or grease paint bases, can be bought at a theatrical specialty shop. Other items, such as some lipsticks, eyeliners, and sponges, can be found more cheaply at Dollar General or WalMart. This should be done by a week before opening, at the very latest.

Dress Rehearsals and Production
Early on, find out when all the dress rehearsals and performances are, and plan to attend them. Show the cast how to apply their makeup. Provide assistance when necessary; with complicated makeup jobs, you may have to do most of the work yourself. Check everyone's makeup before they go on stage. During dress rehearsals, view the performance from the front and back of the audience, and under the various light cues, and make adjustments when necessary. Afterwards, make sure that the makeup is covered after being used, and that the tables are kept clean of food, trash, and other non-makeup debris. Also, provide cold cream and towels for the cast to remove their makeup. The makeup manager should arrive at the earliest cast call for every full-dress rehearsal and performance, and stay until every cast member's makeup is completed and all the makeup covered and put neatly aside. If it is necessary to miss a performance, make certain well in advance that the actors know about this and will be capable of dealing with their own makeup.

Strike
Separate CHP's makeup from cast members' personal possessions, cover everything, clean it up and put it away in an orderly fashion at Misti Cove, in the CHP office.