All Characters (boys and girls) need to apply makeup for every performance. Please come to performances with makeup completed.
Below, you’ll find guidelines and product suggestions for each ensemble group. Please note: These are just examples to help guide your selections--brands and shades can be substituted as needed. The most important thing is that your child’s makeup follows the general guidelines for their role. If your child already has suitable products at home, feel free to use those!
Thank you for your support in helping our cast look their best on stage!
Below, you’ll find guidelines and product suggestions for each ensemble group. Please note: These are just examples to help guide your selections--brands and shades can be substituted as needed. The most important thing is that your child’s makeup follows the general guidelines for their role. If your child already has suitable products at home, feel free to use those!
Thank you for your support in helping our cast look their best on stage!
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GENERAL MAKEUP GUIDELINES FOR ENSEMBLE
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SPECIFIC CHARACTER MAKEUP GUIDELINES
Maria Rainer (Soft, Natural Look)Maria should look fresh-faced and youthful, with a natural glow and minimal makeup.
Captain von Trapp (Clean, Defined Look)The Captain should appear mature and polished with some light contouring for a structured look.
Liesl von Trapp (Romantic, Soft Look)Liesl should have a rosy, innocent glow to enhance her youthfulness.
The Von Trapp Children (Friedrich, Louisa, Kurt, Brigitta, Marta, Gretl)The younger children should have minimal makeup, but enough to keep them from looking washed out under stage lights.
Baroness Elsa Schraeder (Glamorous & Sophisticated)Elsa should look polished, elegant, and slightly dramatic to contrast Maria’s natural beauty.
Maxine Detweiler (Slightly Over-the-Top, But Professional)Maxine should have a well-groomed, over the top look with subtle enhancements.
Mother Abbess & The Nuns (Natural & Mature Look)The nuns should have a clean, soft look, while the Mother Abbess can have slightly more defined features.
Final Notes:
Maria Rainer (Soft, Natural Look)Maria should look fresh-faced and youthful, with a natural glow and minimal makeup.
- Foundation: Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation (~$7)
- Blush: e.l.f. Monochromatic Multi Stick in Dazzling Peony (~$5)
- Mascara: Maybelline Sky High Mascara - Waterproof (~$9)
- Lipstick: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Pink in the Afternoon (~$6)
Captain von Trapp (Clean, Defined Look)The Captain should appear mature and polished with some light contouring for a structured look.
- Foundation (if needed): Maybelline Fit Me Powder (~$6)
- Contour: e.l.f. Contour Palette (~$9)
- Brows: NYX Micro Brow Pencil (~$10)
- Lip Balm (for natural color): Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm in Red Dahlia (~$5)
Liesl von Trapp (Romantic, Soft Look)Liesl should have a rosy, innocent glow to enhance her youthfulness.
- Foundation: L.A. Girl Pro BB Cream (Light/Medium Shades) (~$6)
- Blush: Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso (~$8)
- Mascara: Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara (~$5)
- Lipstick: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Rose Velvet (~$6)
The Von Trapp Children (Friedrich, Louisa, Kurt, Brigitta, Marta, Gretl)The younger children should have minimal makeup, but enough to keep them from looking washed out under stage lights.
- Powder (to reduce shine): Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder (~$4)
- Blush: Burt’s Bees Blush in Shy Pink (~$10)
- Lip Balm (Natural Tint): Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm in Hibiscus (~$5)
Baroness Elsa Schraeder (Glamorous & Sophisticated)Elsa should look polished, elegant, and slightly dramatic to contrast Maria’s natural beauty.
- Foundation: Maybelline Super Stay Full Coverage Foundation (~$10)
- Blush: Milani Rose Powder Blush in Romantic Rose (~$9)
- Eyeshadow Palette: L.A. Colors 16-Color Palette in Nudes (~$5)
- Lipstick: Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink in Pioneer (Classic Red) (~$8)
Maxine Detweiler (Slightly Over-the-Top, But Professional)Maxine should have a well-groomed, over the top look with subtle enhancements.
- Foundation (if needed): L.A. Girl Pro Concealer (~$5)
- Blush: Milani Rose Powder Blush in Romantic Rose (~$9)
- Eyebrow Pencil: NYX Fill & Fluff Eyebrow Pencil (~$11)
- Eyeshadow Palette: L.A. Colors 16-Color Palette in Nudes (~$5)
- Lip Balm: Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm in Sweet Violet (~$5)
Mother Abbess & The Nuns (Natural & Mature Look)The nuns should have a clean, soft look, while the Mother Abbess can have slightly more defined features.
- Foundation: L’Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Makeup (~$9)
- Blush: Physicians Formula Butter Blush in Vintage Rouge (~$8)
- Mascara: Maybelline Great Lash Waterproof (~$6)
- Lipstick (Mother Abbess): L’Oreal Colour Riche Lipstick in Saucy Mauve (~$6)
- Lip Balm (Nuns): Burt’s Bees Lip Balm in Clear (~$10 for 4-pack)
Final Notes:
- Setting Spray: e.l.f. Stay All Night Micro-Fine Setting Mist (~$10) to help makeup last through performances.
- Makeup Remover Wipes: Neutrogena Makeup Remover Wipes (~$10 for a pack)