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100

What is the title of the job responsible for applying and removing an actors makeup, hair/wigs and prosthetics?

Hair and Makeup Artist

100

What does a makeup artist have to do for the actors before the show starts?

Put makeup on there face or body

100

Where is a hair and makeup artist sometimes stationed during shows to do touchups on the actors?

The wings

100

What final three things must a makeup and hair artist do after the show is done?

Remove wigs, makeup and prosthetics
200

Besides basic cosmetics what two other things might a makeup and hair artist have to apply to the actors pre-show?

Prosthetics and Wigs

200

What does a makeup artist have to make sure won’t come of?

The actors makeup and wigs

200

Why would there need to be mid performance fixes of an actors makeup?

If they were sweating or it got rubbed off

200

What must a makeup artist do before they leave the show?

Prepare everything for the next show

300

What are the two primary hair elements that must be applied or styled for a show?

Wigs and Hair

300

The makeup and hair artist as to make sure _____ will hold place throughout the whole show

The actors wigs or hairstyles

300

What would a makeup and hair artist be doing backstage during a show?

Doing other actors makeup and making sure everything stays in place

300

Who is the head of Wigs and Hair and the Mirvish Theatre?

Erica Croft

400

What factors might change the style of hair and makeup?

The time period and setting of the show

400

Making sure wigs and makeup will hold place is a _______ job

Makeup and Hair artists job

400

What are the rapid mid performance makeup changes called?

Touchups

400

What college specializes in Makeup art?

CMU College of Makeup Art and Design

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