Greasepaint
noun
A type of makeup that actors use, especially for the theater.
Before the show, the actor applied greasepaint to his face.
Often appears as...
- apply greasepaint
- remove greasepaint
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A type of makeup that actors use, especially for the theater.
Before the show, the actor applied greasepaint to his face.
Often appears as...
- apply greasepaint
- remove greasepaint
Usage tips
Technical
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Pro Tip 1/3Stage Makeup
Greasepaint is heavier and more exaggerated than everyday makeup to be seen by an audience.
Her face was elaborately adorned with colorful greasepaint under the bright stage lights.
Pro Tip 2/3Removing Difficulty
Greasepaint is often hard to remove because it's designed to last through performances.
After the final curtain, the actors spent time removing layers of sweat-proof greasepaint.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Use
Greasepaint has been used in theater for centuries, making it a term with historical significance.
Greasepaint has evolved since its first use in theater but remains an essential part of the actor's toolkit.
Pro Tip 1/3Stage Makeup
Greasepaint is heavier and more exaggerated than everyday makeup to be seen by an audience.
Her face was elaborately adorned with colorful greasepaint under the bright stage lights.
Pro Tip 2/3Removing Difficulty
Greasepaint is often hard to remove because it's designed to last through performances.
After the final curtain, the actors spent time removing layers of sweat-proof greasepaint.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Use
Greasepaint has been used in theater for centuries, making it a term with historical significance.
Greasepaint has evolved since its first use in theater but remains an essential part of the actor's toolkit.
Pro Tip 1/3Stage Makeup
Greasepaint is heavier and more exaggerated than everyday makeup to be seen by an audience.
Her face was elaborately adorned with colorful greasepaint under the bright stage lights.
Pro Tip 2/3Removing Difficulty
Greasepaint is often hard to remove because it's designed to last through performances.
After the final curtain, the actors spent time removing layers of sweat-proof greasepaint.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Use
Greasepaint has been used in theater for centuries, making it a term with historical significance.
Greasepaint has evolved since its first use in theater but remains an essential part of the actor's toolkit.
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Quote examples
Gene Simmons
American Musician
Before a show, you might have aches or pains, or it's a bad rainy day, or it's too humid. We all complain about stuff. But... how do I put this poetically? Once it's the roar of the crowd and the smell of the greasepaint, forget it. Once the adrenaline kicks in and your chest expands, you forget about all that.
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Julie Andrews
English Actress
Almost every morning when I go to the studio to work, I discover a fresh rose in the bud vase on my dressing table... one living and vital thing in a dusty arena of powder and tissue and matches and greasepaint.
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Peter Garrett
Australian Musician
As far as performance, the roar of the crowd, the smell of the greasepaint no I don't feel that.
Quote examples
Gene Simmons
American Musician
Before a show, you might have aches or pains, or it's a bad rainy day, or it's too humid. We all complain about stuff. But... how do I put this poetically? Once it's the roar of the crowd and the smell of the greasepaint, forget it. Once the adrenaline kicks in and your chest expands, you forget about all that.
Quote examples
Julie Andrews
English Actress
Almost every morning when I go to the studio to work, I discover a fresh rose in the bud vase on my dressing table... one living and vital thing in a dusty arena of powder and tissue and matches and greasepaint.
Quote examples
Peter Garrett
Australian Musician
As far as performance, the roar of the crowd, the smell of the greasepaint no I don't feel that.
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