[SML] Really cheap makeup

Richard Niederberg ladesigners at gmail.com
Sun Jan 24 22:18:04 UTC 2016


I agree that it is of utmost importance to have a safe work environment.
That includes NOT sharing items that come in contact with the skin such as
makeup, undergarments, hosiery, and the like. Actors should buy their own.
/s/ Richard
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On Sun, Jan 24, 2016 at 1:17 PM, Allison Koster via Stagecraft <
stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:

> For the love of god, PLEASE DON'T USE CRAP LIKE SHOE POLISH AS MAKEUP!!!
> Using non-makeup stuff like shoe polish or paint on skin is STUPID AND
> UNSAFE. You'd better not be using shoe polish or paint on children--that is
> especially irresponsible and egregious.
>
> Yes, good theatre makeup is expensive, but you get what you pay for!  Suck
> it up and shell out some bucks for some good quality stuff and a bunch of
> cheap applicators (sponges, etc.) and, with proper care, it will last quite
> a while.
>
> Cut corners elsewhere on your production, but NEVER CUT CORNERS ON SAFETY.
> Proper makeup is safe makeup.
>
> Allison Koster
> Worthington, MN
>
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/s/ Richard
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