Inside Broadway: The Career of a Makeup Artist and Wig Maker

The World of Theater - Makeup Artist and Wig Maker

This week on How Much Can I Make?, Mirav gets the backstage scoop from Loryn Pretorius, a Broadway pro who’s built an exciting career as a makeup artist and wig maker for the theater world. Currently slaying it as the hair and makeup supervisor for Sunset Boulevard, Loryn leads a team of artists who help bring characters to life—one wig and brushstroke at a time.

This is a job that mixes high-level artistry with serious hustle. With a master’s degree from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and a background in fine art and art history, Loryn found a way to turn her creativity into a career that’s both thrilling and sustainable.

Thinking about a career change into something more creative—or curious what it’s really like behind the curtain? Loryn shares career insights, job tips, and the reality of working in a field where every detail matters. Whether you’re obsessed with Broadway or just love a good transformation story, this episode is full of glam, grit, and great advice.

See a video of Loryn building a wig.  https://www.howmuchcanimake.info/episodes/digital-nomad-matew-sthyb-h9e4a-ya3a4-6nke4

University of North Carolina School of Arts - Wig & Makeup Design

Playbill.com - Make Up

Exploring the Art of Theatrical Makeup and Costuming

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About the host: Mirav Ozeri has always been drawn to storytelling and journalism, especially the stories of everyday people.

In the 90’s She founded her own video production company, producing, directing, and editing documentaries and videos for political organizations which led to a 17-year career at CBS News, where she served as a producer/editor, helped launch CBS MarketWatch, and later worked as a senior editor and segment producer until the program was acquired by Dow Jones.

During her years at CBS, Mirav developed and produced a television pilot built around a simple idea: giving people an honest look at what different careers are really like. Although the pilot was never picked up, the concept stayed with her. Years later, she brought it back as How Much Can I Make?, a podcast that explores real jobs, real stories, and the many paths people take to build a career.