
Michael Dates
Theatrical Costume, Hair, Makeup and Wig designer
Professional Profile
Makeup, Hair, Wig & Costume Designer with over 20 years combined experience in the theatrical, academic and salon environments.
Education
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Rhode Island College, Providence, RI. BA Technical Theater, 2014
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DePaul University, Chicago, Ill. Certificate Program in Wigs and Hair Production, 2013
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Paul Mitchell The School, Costa Mesa, CA. 1600 Hour Cosmetologist Diploma Program, 2003
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Make Up Designory (MUD), Burbank, CA. 720 Hour Master Makeup Certificate Program, 2000
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New World School of the Arts, Miami, FL. HS Diploma; Theater Emphasis, 1988
Academia
Resident Wig, Hair & Make-Up Designer, Rhode Island College. Responsible for designing and maintaining wig, hair and make-up for main stage shows during academic year as well as supervising and instructing student run crew. Accountable for inventory, ordering, budgeting, coordination of actor kits and assistance with make-up application inclusive of special effects.
Adjunct Instructor, THTR 416: Make-Up for the Stage, Film and Television, Rhode Island College
Skillset
Wig design, construction, styling and maintenance.
Synthetic and human hair dyeing.
Custom hair accessory construction.
Theatrical make-up design and application.
Costume design, sewing and construction.
Run crew management experience.
Strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude, well-disciplined, & collaborative.
Relevant Credits
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As You Like it, Rhode Island College, 2019. Wig Designer/ Stylist, Makeup Designer
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Beauty and the Beast, Rhode Island College, 2018. Wig Designer/ Stylist, Makeup Designer.
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Marvin’s Room, Rhode Island College, 2018. Wig Designer/ Stylist.
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Leading Ladies, Rhode Island College, 2017. Wig Designer/ Stylist.
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The Producers, Theatre By The Sea, 2017. Wig Stylist.
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Beauty and the Beast, Theatre By The Sea, 2017. Wig Designer/ Stylist.
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The Music Man, Theatre By The Sea, 2017. Wig Designer/ Stylist.
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Beehive, Theatre By The Sea, 2017. Wig Designer/ Stylist.
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Into the Woods, Providence College, 2017. Wig Designer/ Stylist. Makeup Designer.
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Suessical the Musical, Rhode Island College, 2017. Wig Designer/ Stylist. Makeup Designer.
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Doppelganger Dance Collective, Rhode Island 2017. Hair and Makeup Designer for filmed portion of performance.
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As You Like It, Rhode Island College, 2016. Wig Designer/ Stylist. Makeup Designer.
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Frankenstein, Rhode Island College, 2016. Wig Designer/ Stylist. Makeup Designer.
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Sister Act, Theatre By The Sea, 2016. Wig Designer/ Stylist.
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West Side Story, Theatre By the Sea, 2016. Wig Designer/Stylist.
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The Buddy Holly Story, Theatre by the Sea, 2016. Wig Designer/Stylist.
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Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Rhode Island College, 2016. Wig Designer/ Stylist.
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Playhouse Creatures, Providence College. 2016. Wig Designer/Stylist.
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Addams Family, Providence College, 2015. Wig Designer/ Stylist. Makeup Designer.
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Three Penny Opera, Boston Conservatory; Wig Designer /Stylist. Makeup Designer.
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Gypsy, Ocean State Theater, 2015. Wig Designer/Stylist.
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Into the Woods, Ocean State Theater, 2015. Wig Designer/ Stylist. Makeup Designer.
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Barefoot in the Park, Trinity Repertory 2014. Wig and Hair Designer/Stylist.
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Ivanov, Trinity Repertory 2014. Wig Stylist.
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Always… Patsy Cline, Ocean State Theater, 2014. Costume, Wig and Makeup Designer.
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Beauty Queen of Lenane, GAMM Theater; 2013. Special FX Makeup Designer/Creator.
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Thoroughly Modern Millie, Boston Conservatory; Wig Designer/Stylist, Makeup Designer.
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The Mountain Top, Central Square Theater, 2013. Costume and Wig Designer.
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Winter Wonderettes, Ocean State Theater, 2012. Wig Designer/Stylist.
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Way of the World, Boston Conservatory, 2012. Wig Designer/Stylist, Makeup Designer.
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44 Plays for 44 Presidents, Elemental Theater Collective, 2012. Costume Designer.
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H2$, Theater by the Sea, 2012. Wig Designer/Stylist.
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9 to 5, Theater by the Sea, 2012. Wig Designer/Stylist.
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Sound of Music, Theater by the Sea, 2012. Wig Designer/Stylist.
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Vacancy, Elemental Theater Collective; Costume, Wig and SFX Makeup Designer.
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Hedwig & The Angry Inch, Perishable Theater/Trinity Repertory Company, 2010. Costume, Wig and Hair Designer.
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Hedwig & the Angry Inch, Perishable Theater, 2009. Wig and Makeup Designer.
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Bug, Black Repertory Theater; 2008. Makeup and Special FX Technician.