Tech Team Makeup and Hair Design


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​Only one (1) team of four (4) students per school may compete. During a 2-hour time slot, teams of four (4) students produce and bring to life a theatrically-based design for hair and makeup based on a show-specific prompt. 
 
Schools MUST bring makeup morgues as references.
​Students will need to provide their own materials, ranging from sequins, pearls, feathers, lashes, creme makeup, leaves, mustaches, hair extensions, and ANYTHING else you can think of to create a makeup and hair design!

DO NOT TELL THE PLAY TITLE SELECTION TO OTHERS. Other troupes may be designing at a later time - don't give them an advantage over you!
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You will have 2 hours to complete four (4) make-up designs and apply the makeup.  At the end of 2 hours your area must be completely clean.
  • The Renderings (make-up design sheet), Concept Statement, this Handout, and your Make-up Design Score Sheet must be placed in the designated judging area.
  • Make sure your Troupe Number, your School Name, and the Name of your Four Contestants are legibly written on your Make-up Design Scoring Sheet.
  • Write your Troupe Number and School Name in the lower right corner on the BACK of all your paperwork.
  • You may not use spray paint in your designs.
  • You may not use spray adhesives in your designs.
  • You may not glue, staple, or do any construction work that could damage the actor.
  • You will receive a summary and a list of character descriptions from the play, as well as the design rubric.  The materials are for reference use only. Please only write on the papers where instructed.
  • You are encouraged to come up with your own original design.  Electronic devices are not to be used for research and should be avoided at all times during competition.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE MAKE SURE TO WRITE YOUR CONCEPT STATEMENT ON THE BACK OF YOUR MAKE-UP RENDERINGS.

Designs are judged on the following criteria:
 
CONCEPT: Does the concept statement for the designs of the 2 characters have a cohesive, meaningful design explanation that is motivated by the play?

CREATIVITY: Does the design show imagination, originality and innovation that is appropriate for the play?

DESIGN: Does the design of the make-up show an understanding of social class, age, and historical time period?

DESIGN ELEMENTS: Are the elements of design utilized to create a complete cohesive make-up?

MAKE-UP APPLICATION: Was there a complete make-up constructed on the armature that displayed knowledge of how make-up is applied?

COMPONENTS OF DESIGN PROCESS: Was there a concept statement for the designs, renderings (2) and a make-up present on the armature at the end of the preparation time?

OVERALL IMPRESSION: Does the design and constructed make-up meet the needs of the play and the vision described in the concept?