Katherine Casalino

Education

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About me

My name is Kate Casalino and I am currently the Wig Master at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, CA. I also am an independent wig, hair, and makeup artist. I have previously worked at Houston Grand Opera, Houston Ballet, Pioneer Theater Company (SLC,UT), Utah Shakespeare Festival as well as others.
My specialties are creating theater and opera quality makeup and hair designs, building realistic lace wigs, custom and historic wig designs, styling and application of synthetic and human hair wigs, and natural, theatrical and fantasy makeup application. I enjoy running shows backstage as a hair and makeup crew member as well as wardrobe crew. I have worked in Theater, opera, ballet, film, bridal, and special events.
Additional skills:
Strong organizational skills, self motivated, quick decision making under pressure, good at interacting with a variety of personalities, knowledge of backstage etiquette, ability to sew using machine or by hand, ability to ventilate (both single and double knots), ability to build wig foundations either my hand or with a sewing machine, ability to style, and maintain human and synthetic wigs and facial hair, knowledge of make-up design and application, ability to manage and maintain a large makeup stock as well as individual performer makeup kits, Good with paperwork
Referees:
Available upon request.

Skills

Job Titles	Make-up Artist, Wig Maker, Wardrobe / Wardrobe Support, Set Dresser, General Wigs
Years in industry	6+ years
Organisations / Memberships	IATSE, USITT (United States Institute for Theatre Technology)
Work Permits	USA