Martha Ruskai
Wig and Makeup Faculty (1987)
Makeup, Wig Construction, Hair History and Styling, Prosthetics

Martha Ruskai earned a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and an M.F.A. in theatre design from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music. Her professional credits as makeup artist, wig maker, and designer include Santa Fe, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Toledo, Nashville, Atlanta, Greensboro, and National operas; Opera Carolina; Piedmont Opera Theatre; Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park; New York Concert Baroque/Concert Royal; Atlanta Ballet; and North Carolina Dance Theatre. Ms. Ruskai built and styled properties wigs for the motion picture SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY and the TNT production of "Tecumseh!” She also designed hair and makeup for Atlanta Opera's Gala Concerts for the 1996 Cultural Olympiad.