I have observed Emilia’s work on my production of FAFA SAVES THE FORREST in Doha.  She at all times maintains a good and co-operative atmosphere in her interactions with the production team and more importantly with the performing artists.  Her make-up room at the theatre soon became a haven of relaxation and preparation for all the cast and even, occasionally, the director.

When we started the project the costume designer and I were a little hesitant in committing ourselves to a full make-up scheme for the production.  However, Emilia convinced me through her dedication and commitment to try a few ideas as an experiment.  As soon as I could see her work on-stage I knew immediately that she had the right approach.  Her work was imaginative and very professional whilst working within the overall framework of the complex production.  As I wrote in the show report after the first experimentation:  “I wish I had listened to her ideas at an earlier stage”.  From now on when we do these type of productions in Doha, Emilia will become the Make-up Designer and not just a practitioner.  Her approach to make-up is ideally suited for theatrical presentation and combines the very best skills of special-effects film make-up with a narrative approach to drama which, in my opinion, is unparalleled anywhere.

I certainly intend to use Emilia in other productions and I encourage all directors and designers to do the same. Her cheerful and pleasant personality and charm make her an ideal collaborator for a production team and perfect for the actors and dancers.  Working with creative artists immediately prior to a performance requires great skills of tact and diplomacy as well as a calm and soothing approach.  Emilia has all of these valuable skills and as such is an ideal theatre make-up professional.