2nd Edition

Foundations of Stage Makeup

By Daniel C Townsend Copyright 2025
190 Pages 164 Color Illustrations
by Routledge

190 Pages 164 Color Illustrations
by Routledge

190 Pages 164 Color Illustrations
by Routledge

Foundations of Stage Makeup, Second Edition is a comprehensive exploration into the creative world of stage makeup. Step-by-step makeup applications paired with textual content create an enriching experience for future performers and makeup artists. Students will learn relevant history, color theory, makeup sanitation processes, and the use of light and shadow to engage in discussions about... Read more

1. A Concise History of Makeup  2. Hygiene, Sanitation, and Chemicals  3. The Color Theory of Makeup  4. Light, Shadow, and Contouring  5. Foundation and Concealer  6. Eyes and Eyebrows  7. Lips  8. Facial Anatomy  9. Bone Structure Makeup  10. Neutral Stage Makeup  11. Old Age Makeup  12. Concealing Eyebrows  13. Angry Makeup  14. Sad Makeup  15. Trauma Makeup  16. Basic Prosthetics  17. Fantasy Makeup  18. Animal Makeup  19. Wigs and Wig Prep

Biography

Daniel C Townsend has worked as a Wigmaster and makeup artist in the theatre industry for over a decade. With his Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Cincinnati – College Conservatory of Music, he has taught collegiate stage makeup and wig-making courses, toured internationally, and served as wigmaster for both Colorado and Utah Shakespeare Festivals as well as for the regional theatre, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.