September 2015
Intermediate to advanced
432 pages
16h 46m
English
One of the basic purposes of most makeup is to assist the actor in the development of a character by making suitable changes (when necessary) in the actor’s physical appearance. It seems reasonable, therefore, that our study of makeup should begin with an examination of the principles of character analysis.
The first step in arriving at a suitable image for the character is to study the play. Directly through the stage directions, and indirectly through the dialogue, you come to know the character. You become acquainted not only with the character’s physical appearance but also with his or her background, environment, personality, age, and relationships with other characters ...
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