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24 • THE ARTISAN FALL 2022 all were transformational. To play Jerry Buss, John C. Reilly wore brown lenses, flawless dentures by Gary Archer, and required regular mustache dying plus spray tanning. To transform uincy Isaiah into Magic Johnson, Corinne highlighted and shadowed his features, hand-laid his purposely patchy facial hair, and changed his brow shape. Since recreating Magic's silhouette was crucial, Corinne created a multi-step process, finished with Pros-Aide transfers (fabricated by Tinsley Studio) to give uincy's detached earlobes a smaller attached appearance. Additionally, she covered tattoos on his arms, shoulders, and chest. Changing Solomon Hughes into Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was an intricate make-up that Jamie and I shared. To capture the essence of Kareem's distinctive eye area, we highlighted and shadowed Solomon's brow to recreate a prominent, concentrated intensity. Japanese eye tapes were used to give the appearance of larger eyes. The tapes were so successful that we used them to alter the eye shape of two other characters, Hearn and Tarkanian. To replicate Abdul-Jabbar's beard, I cut lace mutton chops to fill in the gaps and add volume to broaden Solomon's jaw. By the way, I think I bought up every existing piece of textured facial hair in LA. Ah, the effects of supply chain disruption! Custom lace pieces were made by Diana Choi, Sasha Camacho, and Ursula Hawks. Ursula made an exquisite beard for actor Wood Harris (Spencer Haywood), applied by Marsha and T.C. Luisi. Ursula also made the transparent, wispy mustache for Sean Patrick Small to play Larry Bird. Corinne designed this makeup, creating details such as dip-stained teeth and three-dimensional acne that Michele Tyminski applied when Corinne was busy. Three characters required prosthetic noses (VVDFX): Jeanie Buss, Chick Hearn, and Jerry Tarkanian. Corinne, Jamie, and I applied them respectfully. Another prosthetic made by VVDFX was the four-part interlocking silicone bald cap worn by Sally Field to replicate the effects of chemotherapy. Such complex make-up required three artists to keep the application time down. Jamie Hess collaborated with Bart Mixon and Dominie Till, each adding their individual expertise in application and hair work. John C. Reilly, Jason Clarke, Hadley Robinson, Spencer Garrett, and Jimel Atkins wore contact lenses. Lens technician Bob Smithson gracefully juggled these actors when all five worked. As you can see, this show was a colossal undertaking. You may ask, how did it end up? I did indeed have to leave two months early to return to my previous pre-lockdown commitment. Thankfully, Toni G came on board to cover my characters, and Corinne Foster became Department Head, leading the phenomenal team of Local 706ers to triumph. Technique. Execution. Flair. Mastery. Endurance. Performance. Teamwork. Balance. Relationships. Dynamics. Obsession. All right, maybe I was really describing working in the make-up department on Winning Time! • Tracy Letts with fractured skull/ road rash make-up Jason Segel covered in shaving cream, Adrien Brody laughing, and Corinne Foster, Jamie Hess, T.C. Luisi getting ready to remove it. 50 make-up and disinfection supply bags L-r: Corinne Foster, Quincy Isaiah, Sean Patrick Small, Michele Tyminski