Sharp FX’s work on Shrek The Musical involved the creation of hundreds of foam latex prosthetics for the show’s various characters. These prosthetics were essential in bringing the fantastical world of Shrek to life on stage, and they played a major role in the overall success of the production.
To bring the characters of Shrek The Musical to life, our team at Sharp FX started with the meticulous face casting process. We took face casts of the actors who would be wearing the prosthetics, which were then used to create detailed sculptures of each character. This allowed us to create a perfect fit for each actor, ensuring that the prosthetics seamlessly blended into their facial features and brought out the best in their performances.
Foam latex was the material of choice for creating the prosthetics, allowing us to create lightweight and flexible pieces with an incredible level of detail. We created prosthetics for Shrek, Fiona, the three little pigs, three bears, and the mice. Shrek required a cowl, forehead, nose, and chin & cheek prosthetic, while Fiona needed a nose prosthetic and a green cowl with ogre breasts.
To ensure we had enough Shrek prosthetics for the production, we made 20 plaster molds of each Shrek prosthetic. This allowed us to create a large number of prosthetics quickly and efficiently, while still maintaining the highest level of quality.
Our commitment to quality prosthetic work has earned us a reputation as a leading prosthetic company in the industry. Since the Shrek The Musical production, we have continued to supply Shrek prosthetics for multiple theatrical productions of the show within Australia and overseas.
Our Advanced Prosthetics Course has been developed over many years and is designed to equip aspiring artists with the skills and techniques needed to create stunning prosthetics. Recently, we were happy to recommend two of our graduates to be onset prosthetic applicators for Shrek The Musical.
Graduate students Tania and Belinda with their completed Shrek application
Sharp FX’s journey in creating hundreds of Shrek prosthetics for the Shrek The Musical production was an incredible experience. Our expertise and dedication to quality prosthetic work have helped us to become a leading company in the industry. If you’re in need of high-quality Shrek prosthetics for your theatrical production, contact Sharp FX today to learn more about our services and how we can help bring your characters to life.