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The faint smell ofhair sprayfills the theater as performers scurry backstage getting ready for the night’s performance.
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If couldn’t already guess what show I’m referring to, it’sHairspray.
The character is a larger-than-life, sparkly, and effervescent woman.
“We have to believe that she’s Tracy [Turnblad’s] mom,” Levitt says.
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“She’s living and breathing on that stage.”
“It’s the power of someone else believing in you.
And I think that goes for aDrag Racefan orDrag Raceaficionado myself,” Levitt explains.
“You get to see that every season where we see people really embrace their drag.
Or in turn, really embrace themselves.
With Edna, we see that through her lines this is Edna really embracing herself.”
But the dialogue is only part of the story.
Similar to drag, Levitt’s transformation into Turnblad begins with makeup.
Levitt shaved off his eyebrows to make Edna’s character feel more authentic.
A brow cover would add another layer to look past for see Turnblad for who she really is.
“When I’m starting the show, Edna is heavily contoured and shadowed.
Levitt shared some of his favorite products that he uses to bring Edna’s transformation to life on stage.
For the foundation and base, the makeup routine never really changes.
To give Turnblad a radiant glow, he highlights withMAC Studio FX NW10and usesMAC Studio FX N9for contour.
For lips, it changes betweenMAC’s Ruby WooandHank & Henry’s Comadre.
It’s important that Levitt keeps his skin in pristine condition.
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