Wigs and beards: the pleasures (and horrors) of hair on stage

When it comes to wigs and beards, one-size doesn’t fit all Wigs and beards (and other hairy add-ons) require a lot of care in their selection, use, styling, and maintenance, and this week, the Geeks explore their use on stage. Most community theatres have had the experience of an actor or actress who needs a wig for a particular role, but plainly doesn’t look good in it. There are several possible reasons for this: Fit (we’ve all seen the poor actor with a wig that looks more like a wild animal crawling on his/her head than a well trained hairpiece). . . . → Read More: Wigs and beards: the pleasures (and horrors) of hair on stageTheatre Geeks - community theatre and the performing arts