Showing posts with label theatre. Show all posts
Showing posts with label theatre. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Alter Egos


It would appear that this is the summer of superhero films.

Little did the world know that in the depth of the endless cornfields a new hero was being created.  A hero who understood the importance of a bandana.  A hero shaped by sweat and dirt clods.  A hero who wielded the powers of the zygomaticus minor with startling agility.  A hero unafraid to let the world see their Buccinator in action.
To the everyday citizen they were known as:
El Bandito
Employment status:
Detasseler
Description:
Average, hardworking country dweller

That's right! I am officially A TRUE IOWAN!
Look at this face.  This is the face that has walked through miles, and miles of cornfields for eight hours.

Look at this dirt.  This is the dirt that came off of one swipe of the face that walked through cornfields for eight hours.

Look at these feet.  These are the feet that did the walking through miles of cornfields.  And yes, these feet had shoes and socks on, but dirt shows no mercy in the dusty summer heat.

But this detasseler had a secret.  For what the world did not know was that when the sun went down on the fields, the moon rose to behold a hero who knew nothing of smiling for the camera...
THE FACIAL FIEND!
Employment status:
Face-maker, communicator
Description:
Startles and entertains folk in need of a good grimace.


I was most honored to receive the award of "best female facials" at the cast dinner for the musical Wizard of OZ last month.  I was thrilled to be a part of the production and cast, it was truly a wonderful way to spend the summer!  I was so excited to receive this title, and all I can say in terms of an acceptance speech is:
Never be afraid to look ridiculous.  
Your face can make so many wonderful shapes and expressions, that it seems utterly outrageous to only display the pretty and coiffed ones to the world!
 And to top the evening off, I was delighted to unexpectedly claim the award of Best Dressed for the night!
I could have never done it without the excellent help of my co-stylist Zoe might I add.

They gave all the winners of various awards personalized cupcakes - how cool is that!
So remember, there are about 52 muscles in our faces alone - USE THEM!
(and enjoy!)

Friday, April 27, 2012

Dressing Up

Normally I don't care much about what the "big name" designers do - but I stumbled upon some recent photos that I think are worth sharing.
The designer is Jean Paul Gaultie, and the collection is inspired by Amy Winehouse who happens to be one of my all time favorite singers.
Let's take a look:
how's that for a sultry look? 



Holy colors and textures batman!  Also the most excellent pink beehive hairdos are wizard.
It's so eclectic which I love the look and feel of - but tasteful eclectic.  Eclectic that's well put together.

On another costume note: I got to do costume design for a theatre scene I am performing with my group at the end of the Month!  The play is called Trifles and is really a pretty good piece of literature if you're ever interested.
There's loads of good symbolism in the costuming to be sure, gold stars to anyone who guesses it - or the time period for that matter! (yes, that's a challenge)


Really, everyday is an opportunity to costume - so take it!