A big part of Thrill the World is the visual impact of a mass of decrepit-looking zombies dancing. So let's talk about zombie style for a minute...
TIPS FOR YOUR ZOMBIE COSTUME :
1. Get some old clothes - the cheapest you can find in a thrift shop. (Ask before rummaging through your parents’ closets!)
2. Cover as much of your body as possible with clothing since this will require less zombie make-up.
3. Think about what you were wearing the day you were killed. Were you wearing dark coloured, burial clothing, or did you die somewhere where you did not receive a proper burial in a suit and coffin?
4. Old fashioned, unflattering outfits are most effective. Or you can also be a dead celebrity!
5. Add dirt, marks, and torn holes to your costume. Use dirt, black marker, black/brown shoe polish. Cut or tear your costume with scissors, or just rip the sleeves. Throw your shirt in the dirt. Run over your suit with a car to leave tire tracks. Get creative!
6. Appear as though you’ve risen from the dead.
7. Wear comfortable, dark shoes that you can dance in for a few hours. Heels? Not so much.
8. Add baby powder to your clothes and hair to appear dusty.
TIPS FOR YOUR ZOMBIE MAKE-UP & HAIR:
You won't have much time to do your costume, hair, make-up and eat before we perform.
· Ensure that your make-up does not obstruct your vision. Same with masks. Watch out for fake blood dripping into your eyes, especially if you wear contact lenses.
· For your hair: hairspray it up, tease it, wear a wig, go crazy!
· You can use regular makeup: dark eyeshadows under your eyes, red lipstick for “blood”, pale foundation, eyeliners...
· Zombie drool: In a plastic cup, mix corn syrup and red/blue/green food dye. Food dye directly in your mouth looks cool, but it MAY stain dental work.
· Add baby powder to your hair to look gray or on to your clothes to look dusty.
· If using a lot of makeup, make sure to moisturize well first, as this will make removal of makeup easier, and will make sure your skin isn’t damaged.
· Bring baby wipes and/or facewash, small towel, and change of clothes, like fresh socks for after the show.
BRING WITH YOU TO THE EVENT:
¨ Costume & shoes
¨ Make-up
¨ A mirror
¨ Face wash, towel, baby wipes
¨ Water bottle & snack/ lunch
¨ A change of clothes
¨ Your Camera!
SOME PHOTO INSPIRATIONS FROM OTHER THRILL THE WORLD EVENTS...
