TH 3399
Production Practicum III
Makup Supervisor
2 cr.

Caitlin Quinn

Office: MPAC 142
Phone: 218-726- 8098
Email: ccquinn@d.umn.edu  

Job Description:

Research makeup techniques for a production based using the designers research and renderings. Train actors and crews how to apply makeup at scheduled makeup trials and at first dress. Oversee makeup application at dress rehearsals. Apply a complicated makeup design if needed

Planning Period:

• Read the script 

• Create tutorials, renderings, graphics or other visual means to tran the makeup/hair crew or actors how to apply their makeup or hairstyles. 

• Source all materials needed for the makeup and hair designs

Pre-Production Period:

• Get source list to Caitlin to purchase items within budget

Fitting / Build Period:

• Practice any hairstyles / makeup (can use heads in the makeup room)

• Work with the designer to schedule makeup and hair tutorial/trial day with the actors and the hair/makeup crew. Help teach the crew and/or the actors how to do their makeup/hair at this time.

Dress Rehearsals/Performances:

• Hair/Makeup supervisor must attend all dress rehearsals and any Quick Change rehearsals scheduled during tech week. 

• Work with the designer  to create checklists for the crew to maintain any hair pieces or prosthetics.

• Oversee maintenance of any wigs throughout the run of the production. Schedule time to work with the wigs in between weekend runs. 

Strike and Post-Production:

• Attend strike and help with cleaning and organization

Grading:

Final grade will be determined by the Faculty Supervisor after consulting necessary production team members with regards to how well the duties listed above were executed.  If areas for improvement are noted, you will receive a written explanation with what was observed and suggestions for improvement.