See below for some behind the scenes and the published editorial.
Next I was asked to be apart of a school holiday program at the Upper Ross PCYC that involved teaching a basic zombie special effects workshop to a group of 15 girls. Over the 2 weeks they would learn to perform the 80s classic 'Thriller' dance by Michael Jackson & then perfect their zombie makeup look so they could look the part at their performance. I had so much fun teaching the girls over the 2 weeks and see their confidence build in using the special effects products supplied by Masquerade cosmetics. The Townsville Bulletin even came out to interview the girls about their experience and took a photo of them with their gory zombie looks. They all wanted me to dress up with them for the night of their performance, so I did some especially gory special effects makeup on myself (photo below). It made me so proud to pass on my knowledge and have the girls saying that when they grow up they want to be a Special Effects makeup Artist too, teaching is one of my favourite parts of Makeup Artistry.
I definitely ended January on a massive high note! An email popped up in my inbox that made me very excited, The Townsville Choral Society asked me to be Key Makeup Artist for their production of Legally Blonde: The Musical. It had been a while since working backstage for theatre and it was amazing to be back with such an awesome cast & crew. We had 3 days of dressed rehearsal, where I perfected every bodies character look. It was my first time working on a production with animals and it was a highlight to have 2 tiny chihuahuas & a very pudgy bull dog running around back stage to pat at all times. I suppose it wouldn't be Legally Blonde without Pink lipstick, Blonde Hair Extensions & Chihuahuas everywhere. :) It was one of the most popular productions in Townsville running for 10 days and having the last 3 shows sold out. It was an amazing 2 weeks and I very much miss being apart of the Legally Blonde crew, I hope to work along side the Townsville Choral Society for their next productions very soon!
Check out all my backstage photos below and click the link to see professional show photos.
Check out all my backstage photos below and click the link to see professional show photos.