Encore! Theatre Makeup Timelapse

My friend Matthew helped me create this time-lapse with his go-pro. This is two hours in 47 seconds. Enjoy! (Music by the fantabolous Lindsey Stirling)

Sword Fighting

My official title for Treasure Island is "Production Designer" but I dabble in a lot of things. Yesterday I stood in for two actors that were unable to make it to rehearsal, helping choreograph sword fights for them. I thought you all might like to see some, so here's a sample for you all to watch. We did mess up in the middle, keep in mind. ;)

I can't wait until we get real (stage) swords! They are going to look and sound so amazing. :)

-SG

Pirate-ness

Yesterday I decided to give the pirate-look a try, in practice for Encore! Theatre's upcoming production, Treasure Island. I wish I had some fake blood (I could've made it sooo much cooler) but oh well. Using basic makeup and tools, I changed my skin tone, gave myself a cool scar, and in general managed to look a little scarier than my normal short, blonde self. ;)

What do you think? Should I be a pirate more often? Would you be interested in a full tutorial on how to turn yourself into a pirate? Let me know in the comments!

-SG

Treasure Island

Well folks, auditions have been made, a cast has been collected, the script has been printed, and we have now had the READ-THROUGH. This is actually happening. *que excitement*
I'm not gonna lie, I am still kinda in love with Treasure Planet.... which was my only "Treasure Island" until last summer when I read the book and watched the Muppet Treasure Island with a friend. I found my favorite line from Treasure Planet, and I'll let you do with it what you will. It's from the scene where Silver says goodbye to Jim.

I hope it inspires you to go rattle some stars in your own world this week. :)

-SG