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Whether you are an actor in a summer-stock or regional theater, an acting conservatory program, a high-school or college production, a community theater, a local holiday pageant...or anywhere else, this is the best all-purpose "how-to" guide to makeup for the theater. Besides period makeup, age makeup, and special-effects applications, the book delves into fantasy makeup, animal faces, and other kinds of stylization found on the contemporary stageand with the use of the most up-to-date materials. Explaining all the basic techniques the actor needs, the author offers tips on putting together a personal makeup kit, analyzing one's own facial features, creating a picture file, caring for one's skin, and using a color-mixing chart. Here, then, is the most complete makeup resource - for students, for amateur groups, for everyone performing on today's stage, and at any level.

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  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Back Stage Books (April 1, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0823088391
  • ISBN-13: 978-0823088393
  • Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.3 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #57,445 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Very Best Primer in the Biz, March 24, 2001
At last--a makeup book that doesn't aspire to be the encyclopedic end-all; instead, it teaches techniques that all theatre students should master for the roles they play most often. The full-color photos are second to none, and Thudium's recommendations for makeup products that are kind to young actors' faces -- such as Mehron's wonderful Celebre line -- make this an ideal text for advanced high school students as well as for those attending colleges and universities. I've always been a Corson devotee, but this excellent source has convinced me that, while Corson's book should be available for reference, Thudium's book should be number one on the high school, college, or university instructor's list.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Primer Textbook, September 16, 2002
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I'm an absolute beginner in makeup, even though I'm in my 30's. My recent interest in Theatrical makeup led me to buy this book. I was EXTREMELY delighted to find clear pictures presented on a variety of faces and skin types. The book is layed out very like a college text with examples and exercises. I found it VERY useful in developing a solid foundation (hee hee!) in doing my own and others makeup.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent beginning makeup text, October 9, 2006
I am so happy I stumbled upon this book. I've been teaching stage makeup at various universities for over five years and using the Corson book. This book offers clear, color, step-by-step, examples of the basic makeup techniques I cover in my course. The only other book this easy to follow is Makeup for Theatre, Film, and Television by Baygen and it's out of print. This is definately my new course book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
As a quick and dirty primer for creating makeup effects for the theater, this book is great! Ms. Thudium is thorough without being redundant, and gives step by step instructions... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Jody

5.0 out of 5 stars Wish it was mine!
I bought this book as a Christmas gift for my niece, and glanced through it before I wrapped it up. It looks great! Very detailed, great step-by-step photos. Read more
Published 10 months ago by C. J. Collier

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent basic guide
I'm active in community theater and needed some guidance on makeup. I'm at a disadvantage because I never had the classroom training in makeup that theater students receive, and... Read more
Published 13 months ago by steve

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty darn informative!
I had certain expectations going in when I picked up this book. I have to say, though I am thouroughly impressed on the straightforward simplicity of the instructions... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Debra L. Weite

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor representation for Stage Makeup
Sadly, I appear to be the only naysayer to this book. I purchased it some time ago. I have MANY books in my library about makeup, stage makeup, prosthetics and the like,... Read more
Published 18 months ago by MakeupMaster

1.0 out of 5 stars Returned to store after reviewing
After looking through this book, I decided to return it. The makeup techniques shown were poorly done and looked very fake. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Ruth-Decker Chaney

5.0 out of 5 stars I can't believe the author is the same name as mine!
I have never read a page of this book, but I just can't believe there is another Laura Thudium in this world! This is quite exciting. Read more
Published 21 months ago by LT

4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful photos~~
This book is filled with very helpful photos. Unfortunately... I was hoping to see more variety. Example, more drastic changes on the people before and after makeup. Read more
Published 22 months ago by C. Mavis

2.0 out of 5 stars not so much
The cover made it look a lot better then it is. It only gives you a few looks not as many as I hoped it would be. Read more
Published on October 8, 2007 by Reak Kovacs

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but limited in scope
I am an older actor (50's) and was looking for something that would give some solid help with good make-up technique, especially with the older face (all of the models are much... Read more
Published on May 12, 2007 by K. Cusson

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