Theatrical makeup
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Theatrical makeup is makeup that is used to assist in creating the appearance of the characters that actors portray during a theater production.
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Background
In Greek and Roman theatre, makeup was unnecessary. Actors wore various masks, allowing them to portray another gender, age, or entirely different likeness.
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