Stage Makeup for Young Performers

🎭 The HPA Workshop Series

Stage Makeup for Young Performers

ENGAGE | EXPLORE | EXPRESS
with Talitha Dimech

At Hoi Polloi Academy, we believe that strong performance is built through practical skills, creative exploration, and confident self-expression.

This two-part Stage Makeup Workshop Series is designed to support young performers and their parents/guardians in developing the tools needed to feel confident, visible, and expressive on stage — from rehearsals to performance days.

Led by professional makeup artist Talitha Dimech, these sessions focus on stage-appropriate, achievable makeup techniques that enhance performance under lights and help bring character and storytelling to life.

📅 Updated Format – Saturday 18 April 2026

Due to participant numbers, this workshop will now run as an extended single-day experience, combining both sessions:

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• Session 1: 2:30pm – 4:00pm
• Break: 15 minutes
• Session 2: 4:15pm – 5:45pm

✨ This format ensures that participants still receive the full two-part learning journey in one day.

📍 Location

The Creative Hub
Hoi Polloi Malta
77, Triq l-Izbandola, Qormi (QRM 1582)

💄 What Students Will Learn

Session 1 – Engage: The Foundation

• A clear, reliable basic stage makeup look

• Understanding visibility under stage lighting

• Skin care, brush hygiene, and product choices

• Building confidence through preparation

Session 2 – Explore & Express: Character on Stage

• Using makeup to support character and storytelling

• Split-face demonstration:

  • Soft / heroic vs strong / dramatic looks

• Making creative yet informed choices for performance

👥 Who Is This For?

• Young performers aged 6–13+

• Parents/guardians supporting performers on show days

Parents are strongly encouraged to attend, as the workshops are practical, demonstration-based, and designed to empower families as creative partners in the learning process.

💶 Pricing

• €60 per student (includes both sessions)

Parents / Guardians

• One parent/guardian of students under 9: FREE

• Parents/guardians of students aged 9+: €20 additional fee

👥 Minimum Requirement

• A minimum of 12 students is required for the workshops to run.

🧰 Optional Add-On

• A basic stage makeup kit may be available for purchase separately (details to be confirmed).

Important Notes

• Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis

• Bookings are non-refundable

• This workshop supports performance preparation and complements production-specific guidance