Learn to Apply Chinese Opera Makeup - Behind the Scenes Beauty Lounge - InFrinGinG Dance Festival
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28th Annual InFrinGinG Dance Festival
For everyone regardless of gender identity. Join William Lau as he shares the step by step techniques used in Chinese Opera make up application to style characters and contribute to characterization. Make up supplied. Bring your beautiful face. Participants will be invited to re-create their look for the performance of the Festival’s presentation, Painted Faces, Flowing Sleeves: A Showcase of Chinese Opera�
WHY ATTEND (Beban Park Dressing Rooms)
-Learn how Chinese Opera makeup helps shape character, story, and stage presence.
-Experience a hands-on introduction to one of the visual traditions behind Chinese Opera.
-Work directly with William Lau in a welcoming, participatory workshop.
-Explore how colour, detail, and design contribute to the full theatrical world of Chinese Opera.
-Connect more deeply with the festival presentation of Painted Faces, Flowing Sleeves: A Showcase of Chinese Opera.
WHO THIS IS FOR
-Anyone curious about Chinese Opera, theatre makeup, costume, character, or visual storytelling.
-People interested in performance, stagecraft, makeup application, or behind-the-scenes arts experiences.
-Participants of all gender identities.
-Festival-goers who want a hands-on cultural experience before attending Painted Faces, Flowing Sleeves.
-Beginners are welcome; no previous makeup or performance experience is required.
GOOD TO KNOW
-Makeup is supplied.
-Participants are encouraged to wear clothing they are comfortable using during a hands-on makeup workshop.
-Participants may be invited to recreate their look for the festival presentation of Painted Faces, Flowing Sleeves: A Showcase of Chinese Opera.
For everyone regardless of gender identity. Join William Lau as he shares the step by step techniques used in Chinese Opera make up application to style characters and contribute to characterization. Make up supplied. Bring your beautiful face. Participants will be invited to re-create their look for the performance of the Festival’s presentation, Painted Faces, Flowing Sleeves: A Showcase of Chinese Opera�
WHY ATTEND (Beban Park Dressing Rooms)
-Learn how Chinese Opera makeup helps shape character, story, and stage presence.
-Experience a hands-on introduction to one of the visual traditions behind Chinese Opera.
-Work directly with William Lau in a welcoming, participatory workshop.
-Explore how colour, detail, and design contribute to the full theatrical world of Chinese Opera.
-Connect more deeply with the festival presentation of Painted Faces, Flowing Sleeves: A Showcase of Chinese Opera.
WHO THIS IS FOR
-Anyone curious about Chinese Opera, theatre makeup, costume, character, or visual storytelling.
-People interested in performance, stagecraft, makeup application, or behind-the-scenes arts experiences.
-Participants of all gender identities.
-Festival-goers who want a hands-on cultural experience before attending Painted Faces, Flowing Sleeves.
-Beginners are welcome; no previous makeup or performance experience is required.
GOOD TO KNOW
-Makeup is supplied.
-Participants are encouraged to wear clothing they are comfortable using during a hands-on makeup workshop.
-Participants may be invited to recreate their look for the festival presentation of Painted Faces, Flowing Sleeves: A Showcase of Chinese Opera.
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Where is it happening?
Beban Park, Lonewolf Driver Training, 1 Terminal Ave N, Nanaimo, BC V9R, Canada
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Host or PublisherCrimson Coast Dance Society
