by Katelyn Bloom
April 25, 2018
Behind every theatre production, there are countless hours of work and attention to detail to make the script come to life. A major component of every production is the designer. Designers make things happen beyond the acting and directing. I had the pleasure of being the assistant designer of hair and makeup for The Bald Soprano. The experience helped me appreciate theatre more as the complicated, beautiful art form it is.
The Bald Soprano was first produced in 1950 and designing the hair and makeup had to showcase that time period. Research for the vision focused on '50s news articles and advertisements for inspiration, resulting in a unique but period-appropriate design. The show's makeup, by Joel Walley, the head hair and makeup designer, and myself, paid homage to male and female looks from the decade. Winged black eyeliner, red lipstick, and greased, combed back hair are all trademarks of the era. Look for the beauty mark on Mary, dusted face on the Fire Chief, and the curly, high ponytail on Mrs. Martin to see our interpretation of the '50s look. The complete looks will enliven the production, which runs Thursday, April 26th through Saturday, April 28th. The show has a great story and the designers' creativity and inventiveness add a personal touch to this absurdist play. Be sure to check out the front of house designs in the lobby before or after the show to see the designers' work!
The Bald Soprano Opens April 26th- April 28th
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