Makeup + Costumes

When one thinks of theatre, one always thinks of the exaggerated costumes and stage make-up that make the whole experience something memorable. Stage makeup is designed to stand out from far away. When one sees a member of the cast up-close, it is definitely something that one does not forget easily. Healthy pink cheeks are bright red, wrinkles are jagged black lines, large eyes are extreme usages of eyeliner. Makeup is not the only thing that makes acting stand out—the costumes often help make-or-break the deal. Colors are brighter, more exaggerated, they help convey what the audience should be feeling, and what they should interpret about the character wearing the garments.
The design of such things are also crucial, as the costumes the actors wear must be easy to move around in, depending on the character they are portraying. The makeup must resist sweat, and must still produce a bright opaque color. There are many things that designers need to consider, such as the need for makeup that can be really easily applied, or costumes than can be changed really fast. Design can be found in all aspects of life, such as the acting and aesthetic world. There are always practical aspects to be found in everything, and in the theatre world, design touches everything as well.