On ABC's popular sitcom Abbott Elementary, true hair and makeup artistry is accomplished. This is a huge feat for a show with a large cast (including dozens of child actors every episode) and characters who need literally a hundred wigs. Sometimes characters, like Principal Ava Coleman (Janelle James), change looks several times in a single episode. We can thank department heads Moira Frazier and Constance Foe for how amazing the hair and makeup look across the entire cast.Frazier started in Ohio, owned a salon, and did hair shows, while Foe's background is marketing in Atlanta. Both of them bring years of experience to their roles and provide a platform for looks that often celebrate the diversity and beauty of Black culture.We hopped on Zoom to speak with Frazier and Foe. Creatives, especially those wanting to get into hair and makeup, settle in—they've got some important advice for you, including how to behave on set and how to cooperate with other departments! Sneak Peek: Okay, Maybe Phones Aren't So Bad - Abbott Elementary www.youtube.com Editor's note: The following conversation is edited for length and clarity.No Film School: I would love to know how you got started and what brought you to TV and film.Constance Foe: I have a marketing degree, and I started out in marketing. I was in Atlanta, and I was a part of an entertainment group. And I ran the street team. So any new song that would come out, we would promote it, go to the clubs...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 16 May