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Makeup Kit Contents
Available: Asynchronous (Click here to stream it now)

In this 10-minute video, Gordon unpacks a professional makeup kit and explains the use of each item.

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Special Effects Makeup

Available: Synchronous online, or in Person

In this workshop makeup artist Gordon Hensley explains and demonstrates the use of makeup products for creating special effects on stage. Topics include using adhesives, liquid latex, 3D gel, rigid collodion, spirit gum, modeling putty/wax, crepe hair, tooth effects, hair white, bruises, and types of blood. Gordon shares his experience working with these products and answer questions about your production needs. For students and teachers. National Core Arts Standards CR, CN.

Middle Grades
Grade 7
TH:Cr1.1.7.a. Explain and present solutions to design challenges in a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.7.b. Choose a variety of technical elements that can be applied to a design in a drama/theatre work.  
 

Grade 8
TH:Cr1.1.8.a. Imagine and explore solutions to design challenges of a performance space in a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.8.b. Use a variety of technical elements to create a design for a rehearsal or drama/theatre production.
 

High School Proficient
TH:Cr1.1.I.a. Apply basic research to construct ideas about the visual composition of a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.I.b. Use researched technical elements to increase the impact of design for a drama/theatre production.

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Makeup for Gender Reversal

Available: Asynchronous w/optional live Q&A

As a common plot convention in theatre, whether realistic or comedic, gender reversal is a core makeup skill set worth having. This workshop explores how to change your facial features to portray or reinforce the perception of a specific gender.  In this workshop, Gordon explains tips for suggesting gender through makeup on every part of the face. National Core Arts Standards CR, CN.
 

Middle Grades

Grade 7
TH:Cr1.1.7.a. Explain and present solutions to design challenges in a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.7.b. Choose a variety of technical elements that can be applied to a design in a drama/theatre work.  
 

Grade 8
TH:Cr1.1.8.a. Imagine and explore solutions to design challenges of a performance space in a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.8.b. Use a variety of technical elements to create a design for a rehearsal or drama/theatre production.
 

High School Proficient
TH:Cr1.1.I.a. Apply basic research to construct ideas about the visual composition of a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.I.b. Use researched technical elements to increase the impact of design for a drama/theatre production.

 

 

Zombie/Dead Makeup

Available: Synchronous, Asynchronous w/optional live Q&A, or In Person

In this workshop makeup artist Gordon Hensley explains and demonstrates design and application considerations for zombie/dead makeup.  Areas of discussion include teeth, eyes, texture, blood, and an overview of levels of makeup complexity including oil-based makeup, airbrush latex, wax, and prosthetics. National Core Arts Standards CR, CN.

Middle Grades

Grade 7
TH:Cr1.1.7.a. Explain and present solutions to design challenges in a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.7.b. Choose a variety of technical elements that can be applied to a design in a drama/theatre work.  
 

Grade 8
TH:Cr1.1.8.a. Imagine and explore solutions to design challenges of a performance space in a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.8.b. Use a variety of technical elements to create a design for a rehearsal or drama/theatre production.
 

High School Proficient
TH:Cr1.1.I.a. Apply basic research to construct ideas about the visual composition of a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.I.b. Use researched technical elements to increase the impact of design for a drama/theatre production.

 

Animal Makeup

Available: Synchronous, Asynchronous w/optional live Q&A, or In Person

In this workshop makeup artist Gordon Hensley explains and demonstrates design and application considerations for animal makeup.  Areas of discussion include realistic and non-realistic animal makeup creations, product choices, and texturing/painting approaches. National Core Arts Standards CR, CN.

Middle Grades

Grade 7
TH:Cr1.1.7.a. Explain and present solutions to design challenges in a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.7.b. Choose a variety of technical elements that can be applied to a design in a drama/theatre work.  
 

Grade 8
TH:Cr1.1.8.a. Imagine and explore solutions to design challenges of a performance space in a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.8.b. Use a variety of technical elements to create a design for a rehearsal or drama/theatre production.
 

High School Proficient
TH:Cr1.1.I.a. Apply basic research to construct ideas about the visual composition of a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.I.b. Use researched technical elements to increase the impact of design for a drama/theatre production.

 

 

Voice Recording
Available: Asynchronous w/optional live Q&A, or In Person

Do you need a pre-show announcement or vocal sound effect in your show? In this workshop, you'll see and learn the components of a real recording setup, watch the process of voice recording, see real-time editing of a recording in free Audacity software, and learn tips and tricks to become more proficient at the voice recording process. National Core Arts Standards CR, PR.

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HS Proficient

TH:Cr1.1.I.b.  Explore the impact of technology on design choices in a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.I.b.  Use researched technical elements to increase the impact of design for a drama/theatre production.
 

HS Accomplished

TH:Cr1.1.II.b.  Understand and apply technology to design solutions for a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.II.b.  Apply technical elements and research to create a design that communicates the concept of a drama/theatre production.
 

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Neutralizing with Makeup

Available: Asynchronous w/optional live Q&A

This workshop explores how to change your facial features using highlight and shadow. All actors need to know how to neutralize their faces for the stage, or inversely how to create a character by emphasizing certain facial features. In this workshop, Gordon explains tips for neutralizing every part of the face and different face, nose, lip, and eye shapes. National Core Arts Standards CR, CN.
 

Middle Grades

Grade 7
TH:Cr1.1.7.a. Explain and present solutions to design challenges in a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.7.b. Choose a variety of technical elements that can be applied to a design in a drama/theatre work.  
 

Grade 8
TH:Cr1.1.8.a. Imagine and explore solutions to design challenges of a performance space in a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.8.b. Use a variety of technical elements to create a design for a rehearsal or drama/theatre production.
 

High School Proficient
TH:Cr1.1.I.a. Apply basic research to construct ideas about the visual composition of a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.I.b. Use researched technical elements to increase the impact of design for a drama/theatre production.

 

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Introduction to Straight Makeup for Theatre
Available: Synchronous, Asynchronous w/optional live Q&A, or In Person

All actors need to know how to do their own makeup. In this workshop, Gordon explains tips for the application of “straight” makeup for the stage. Topics include color selection, application, highlight and shadow, finishing techniques, health & safety, and removal. National Core Arts Standards CR, CN.
 

Middle Grades

Grade 7
TH:Cr1.1.7.a. Explain and present solutions to design challenges in a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.7.b. Choose a variety of technical elements that can be applied to a design in a drama/theatre work.  
 

Grade 8
TH:Cr1.1.8.a. Imagine and explore solutions to design challenges of a performance space in a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.8.b. Use a variety of technical elements to create a design for a rehearsal or drama/theatre production.
 

High School Proficient
TH:Cr1.1.I.a. Apply basic research to construct ideas about the visual composition of a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.I.b. Use researched technical elements to increase the impact of design for a drama/theatre production.

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How to Color a Makeup Map
Available:  Asynchronous w/optional live Q&A

In this workshop, Gordon explains the process of designing a makeup map for theatre. Topics include color selection in makeup, highlight/shadow illusion, and encourages developing competence in the execution of makeup designs, and communicating visual ideas and designs, images. National Core Arts Standards CR, CN.
 

Middle Grades

Grade 7
TH:Cr1.1.7.a. Explain and present solutions to design challenges in a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.7.b. Choose a variety of technical elements that can be applied to a design in a drama/theatre work.  
 

Grade 8
TH:Cr1.1.8.a. Imagine and explore solutions to design challenges of a performance space in a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.8.b. Use a variety of technical elements to create a design for a rehearsal or drama/theatre production.
 

High School Proficient
TH:Cr1.1.I.a. Apply basic research to construct ideas about the visual composition of a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.I.b. Use researched technical elements to increase the impact of design for a drama/theatre production.

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Think Outside The Box! Do Your Own Makeup
Available: Synchronous, Asynchronous w/optional live Q&A, or In Person

As an actor, you must know how to apply your own makeup. In this workshop, makeup artist Gordon Hensley unboxes a student makeup kit and demonstrates how to use the contents to apply basic or “straight” stage makeup. Topics include color selection, application, shaping features with highlight and shadow, finishing techniques, health & safety, and removal. 

 National Core Arts Standards CR, CN.
 

Middle Grades

Grade 7
TH:Cr1.1.7.a. Explain and present solutions to design challenges in a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.7.b. Choose a variety of technical elements that can be applied to a design in a drama/theatre work.  
 

Grade 8
TH:Cr1.1.8.a. Imagine and explore solutions to design challenges of a performance space in a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.8.b. Use a variety of technical elements to create a design for a rehearsal or drama/theatre production.
 

High School Proficient
TH:Cr1.1.I.a. Apply basic research to construct ideas about the visual composition of a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.I.b. Use researched technical elements to increase the impact of design for a drama/theatre production.

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H2O Makeup 
Available: Synchronous, Asynchronous w/optional live Q&A, or In Person

In this workshop, makeup artist Gordon Hensley explains, demonstrates, and facilitates using high pigment water-based makeup.  Topics include water-based makeup, sponge application, brush application, finishing techniques, health & safety, and removal.  National Core Arts Standards CR, CN.
 

Middle Grades

Grade 7
TH:Cr1.1.7.a. Explain and present solutions to design challenges in a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.7.b. Choose a variety of technical elements that can be applied to a design in a drama/theatre work.  
 

Grade 8
TH:Cr1.1.8.a. Imagine and explore solutions to design challenges of a performance space in a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.8.b. Use a variety of technical elements to create a design for a rehearsal or drama/theatre production.
 

High School Proficient
TH:Cr1.1.I.a. Apply basic research to construct ideas about the visual composition of a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.I.b. Use researched technical elements to increase the impact of design for a drama/theatre production.

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Coming of Age - Learn Age Makeup for Theatre
Available: Synchronous, Asynchronous w/optional live Q&A, or In Person

Age makeup is more than a few lines on the face! In this workshop makeup artist Gordon Hensley demonstrates theatrical makeup for aging. Topics include shadows, highlights, creating a three-dimensional wrinkle, texturing, finishing techniques, health & safety, and removal. National Core Arts Standards CR, CN.
 

Middle Grades

Grade 7
TH:Cr1.1.7.a. Explain and present solutions to design challenges in a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.7.b. Choose a variety of technical elements that can be applied to a design in a drama/theatre work.  
 

Grade 8
TH:Cr1.1.8.a. Imagine and explore solutions to design challenges of a performance space in a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.8.b. Use a variety of technical elements to create a design for a rehearsal or drama/theatre production.
 

High School Proficient
TH:Cr1.1.I.a. Apply basic research to construct ideas about the visual composition of a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.I.b. Use researched technical elements to increase the impact of design for a drama/theatre production.

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Makeup Design for Theatre
Available: Synchronous, Asynchronous w/optional live Q&A, or In Person

In this workshop, Gordon explains the process of designing makeup for theatre. Topics include designing makeup application and theatrical makeup effects, applying color theory in makeup and highlight/shadow illusion, developing competence in the execution of makeup designs, and communicating visual ideas and designs, images. National Core Arts Standards CR, CN.
 

Middle Grades

Grade 7
TH:Cr1.1.7.a. Explain and present solutions to design challenges in a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.7.b. Choose a variety of technical elements that can be applied to a design in a drama/theatre work.  
 

Grade 8
TH:Cr1.1.8.a. Imagine and explore solutions to design challenges of a performance space in a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.8.b. Use a variety of technical elements to create a design for a rehearsal or drama/theatre production.
 

High School Proficient
TH:Cr1.1.I.a. Apply basic research to construct ideas about the visual composition of a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.I.b. Use researched technical elements to increase the impact of design for a drama/theatre production.

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Airbrush Makeup
Available: Synchronous, Asynchronous w/optional live Q&A, or In Person

In this workshop makeup artist Gordon Hensley explains and demonstrates the use of airbrush makeup. Discussion topics include airbrush systems and materials, health & safety, painting techniques, and shading & highlighting. National Core Arts Standards CR, CN.
 

Middle Grades

Grade 7
TH:Cr1.1.7.a. Explain and present solutions to design challenges in a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.7.b. Choose a variety of technical elements that can be applied to a design in a drama/theatre work.  
 

Grade 8
TH:Cr1.1.8.a. Imagine and explore solutions to design challenges of a performance space in a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.8.b. Use a variety of technical elements to create a design for a rehearsal or drama/theatre production.
 

High School Proficient
TH:Cr1.1.I.a. Apply basic research to construct ideas about the visual composition of a drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr5.1.I.b. Use researched technical elements to increase the impact of design for a drama/theatre production.

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These technique workshops are also available:

Blood/Guts/Gore FX

Creating a Likeness with Makeup
 

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