Today's Senior being highlighted is: Chloe DeBacco
Research Paper Topic:
Collaboration and how it is used in the business of theatre and make-up.
Project Plan:
For my senior project I designed the hair and makeup for the children's Show Suessical Jr. Last minute I got thrown into being a stage manager as a new experience. The show opened December 5th and closing night is December 14th. They are also performing the show once at CVC center in Minden on February 22nd.
Who is your mentor? How did you decide upon this person as your mentor?
My mentor's name is Micha Stevens. I chose her to be my mentor because she teaches some classes for the theatre program I am working with. She has her BA in theatre and has designed makeup for two well known shows. Throughout my Senior project she has helped me so much in the designing process and teaching me how to do things no one would really think about doing.
Why did you choose this topic?
I chose this topic because I have been a part of children's theatre since I was in third grade and grew up watching my sister put on the makeup for all of the shows. Being fascinated by it I tried doing make up last Spring for their show Chronicles of Narnia. I was just helping at that time. When I wondered what it would be like to design the makeup for the shows. Because I love working with kids and showing how creative I can be, I figured it would be a fun senior project.
What have you completed so far with your project?
I have actually finished my Senior project. This past weekend was
closing weekend for Suessical Jr. The show dates were December 5, 6, 7,
12, 13, 14. I have drawn out all my sketches, bought the makeup, made order
lists, and applied it all. Except for my logs and the show in February, I
am done with my Senior project.
What are you proud of concerning your project.
I am very proud that I have actually accomplished all that I have
accomplished. I would have never thought that I would have finished all of
the sketches for hair and makeup and last minute becoming a stage manager.
So I have achieved so much more that I have ever thought possible, so I'm really
proud of that.
What are some interesting things you have learned from your project or your
paper?
Well have not researched enough yet to have learned anything significant
about my paper. But what I have learned from my project, is that not
everything you plan is going to go the way you want it to. There was
always going to be people in your lifetime who do not work well with you and
then there are going to be people who are amazing and help you with anything you
need. Also, I learned that nothing is going to be perfect, don't expect it
to be.
Anything else you'd like us to know about your senior project?
My Senior project was just amazing and a blast to do. I wouldn't make
a career out of it but I wouldn't mind following through with everything as I
get older as a hobby or volunteer with other companies when I move to Las Vegas
in August. I really loved this experience and I'm glad I have had this
opportunity.