Gene Simmons

Before a show, you might have aches or pains, or it's a bad rainy day, or it's too humid. We all complain about stuff. But... how do I put this poetically? Once it's the roar of the crowd and the smell of the greasepaint, forget it. Once the adrenaline kicks in and your chest expands, you forget about all that.

American Musician

Julie Andrews

Almost every morning when I go to the studio to work, I discover a fresh rose in the bud vase on my dressing table... one living and vital thing in a dusty arena of powder and tissue and matches and greasepaint.

English Actress

Peter Garrett

As far as performance, the roar of the crowd, the smell of the greasepaint no I don't feel that.

Australian Musician

Greasepaint is heavier and more exaggerated than everyday makeup to be seen by an audience.

Stage Makeup

Greasepaint is often hard to remove because it's designed to last through performances.

Removing Difficulty

Greasepaint has been used in theater for centuries, making it a term with historical significance.