Hair and Makeup
Wig Design and Build
Pinocchio Teatrale
Written By: Nicole Adkins and Ashby Blakely
Utah State University Spring 2023
Azure Fairy
The goal for this look was to physically make the Azure Fairy glow and shine. There was black light used in lighting so I utilized this. UV makeup was used to highlight facial features of the actor. Gold glitter was used to tie in the gold of the costume. The hair has the elegance and grace that the character embodies.
Pinocchio
The makeup was designed to compliment the woodgrain of the costume while featuring the facial expression of the actor.
Mangiofuoco
The makeup was inspired by the techniques used in drag makeup. It gave the character menacing and larger than life appearance onstage. The gold was complemented by a vibrant orange and red wig to add to the nature of the character.
Sly Cat and Crafty Fox
These looks were inspired by classical clowns. While sharp and dramatical contrast lines were used for the Sly Cat curved and soft contrast were used for the Crafty Fox to compliment there characters. The wigs were cut and colored to give the volume needed.
Directed by Stephan Espinosa
Costume Designer: Amanda Aiken
Scenic Designer: Melanie Garcia
Lighting Designer: Josh Legate
Wig Builds
A Christmas Carol - Fezziwig
This was inspired by hairstyles of the mid 1700's. The volume embodied the playfulness in personality of the character. Designed by Nancy Hills.
A Christmas Carol - Caroler
This was styled based off of hairstyles of the early 1800's upper class women.
Spring Awakening - Adult Woman
This wig was styled inspired by women's hairstyles of the 1890's. It was cut to give the look of the tightly curled bangs. Designed by Amanda Aiken.
Julius Caesar - Octavius
This wig was given an asymmetrical cut to achieve the hairstyle. While one side was shaved, another was curled and gelled. Designed by Rebecca Ashby.
Period Styles Practice
1930's
1960's
1980's
