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28 • THE ARTISAN SUMMER 2024 hesitation, I called Vincent Van Dyke. I am grateful to him and his team for their impeccable work. We had 409 numbered cast and a make-up team of four throughout seven episodes. At times, we had to double-team making sure we got everyone done on time. We were able to get a full beard with mustache, overlay hair, curled and styled down to 25 minutes, and didn't stop. Yes, it looked like a bomb went off in the trailer every morning but we all would thank each other for jumping in—great teamwork throughout. We would crank the music, do a dance and go to set. Even though subject matter was heavy at times, we still had to keep our spirits lied. It was essential to bring grainy authenticity and elements to what people of the time were going through and felt. Sullen pale skin tones were added to bring the sadness to the scenes. Colors of maroon, pink, brown and gray were stippled and airbrushed making the skin look raw and gritty with reflections of sweat and adding blood with stages of severity that was also used on the soldiers of the Civil War. Reshaping individual features, utilizing techniques of highlighting and shadowing to the nose, eyes, cheekbones, and jawline refining distinct features making each cast member look as close as they could to whom we were replicating without prosthetics. I felt it was important to give an genuine glow and "realness" to all of our women with their varying ethnicities making it authentic to the MAKE-UP Continued from page 25 Mary Todd Lincoln's wig Carrie Lazar as Mary Surratt and white wig, which was a women's 12" wig cut to his character length. John Billingsley as Judge Joseph Holt only had a few strands of hair on top, so I used a lace toupee on top of his hair to achieve his character look. Nick Westrate as Booth's brother, Edwin, wore a 3.4 wig using his front and sides. e list goes on, but someone always had something on their head and face to transform into the iconic characters of the time period. Manhunt was one of the most complex production experiences in my career. It was tough, rough, and crazy at times, but very exciting and rewarding! I am so proud of everyone's talents in creating the looks for all the characters on Manhunt. anks to all who traveled far and wide from Miami, New York, Atlanta, Charleston, to join us to make this series. 317 wigs and pieces 134 main actors (with double wigs) 70 stunts and wranglers. We had to change the stunts to at least four different looks with wigs Day players 422 costume looks 4,500 background artists ank you to everyone! Special thanks to Mary Lampert, Ann Bray, Marie Blalon, Jon Carter, Isaac Grnya, Evelyn Roach, Darlene Majesky, Ashton Glasser, Patricia Glasser, Jessica Dobson, Kari Delaney, Wanda Edwards, Robert Wilson, Charmaine Balcerdak, Lance Aldridge, John Tarro, Kat Schur, Shelby Zimmerman, Sherri Bramlett, Joe Negrete, Jennifer Santiago, Sonya Riviere, Andrea Brotherton, Venus Fears, JC Davis, and Maurice Bramante. • HAIR Continued from page 26