Last week, we had the exclusive opportunity to go backstage with CBS4’s Greg Moody to see Donna Vivino, who plays Elphaba in WICKED, get painted green before the show.  Makeup artist Christina Knapp told us they use a green paint that’s very simple – green coloring with cream, powder and water.  They paint it on with very soft, broad calligraphy brushes – one wet with paint and one dry to buff it into a sheer green skintone.  The actress’ face, shoulders and hands are all that’s painted green – her bodysuit and costumes cover the rest.  After the paint is applied, making an all over green skin tone, the beauty makeup is applied, including highlighting eye shadow and purple blush.  It’s an amazing transformation.  As Christina noted, Elphaba is supposed to be a beautiful girl who happens to be green.  So the beauty makeup really helps bring out that effect – she begins to really look like a gorgeous – yet green – girl.

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