The theatrical company of the sleeping beauty curse In the world of theater, there are often tales of curses that seem to plague certain productions or companies. One such curse that has gained attention is that of the sleeping beauty curse. This curse is said to follow a theatrical company as they attempt to put on a production of the classic fairy tale. The curse supposedly dates back to the original production of Sleeping Beauty many years ago. According to legend, the lead actress who portrayed the sleeping beauty character fell ill during rehearsals and was unable to perform on opening night. This incident was followed by a series of accidents and mishaps that plagued the production, leaving the theater company devastated and unable to recover.
This incident was followed by a series of accidents and mishaps that plagued the production, leaving the theater company devastated and unable to recover. Since that initial cursed production, it is said that any theatrical company attempting to perform Sleeping Beauty will be plagued by a similar series of unfortunate events. Some of the reported incidents include props falling, actors forgetting their lines, and technical malfunctions.
Brand Spotlight: Rituel de Fille, Spellbinding Natural Color
“Kamat wimings!” said Allora, tapping Artemis on the shoulder with the Wand of Skunkrillis. Instantly — POOF! — there was a burst of twinkling golden magical ✨ energy, and a pair of raven’s wings sprouted from the black cat’s back.
“Mrow,” said the cat, unfurling his new appendages to stretch them out.
“Good kitty,” said Allora, scritching him under his chin, and the cat-raven purred in delight.
Makeup is a kind of magic. Our eyeshadows and lipsticks and blushes are modern day potions, and our makeup brushes are like magic wands. And when we sit down to put on our face, in a way, there’s a bit of actual mysticism involved, because there is that aspect of transforming oneself. I think the coven of cosmetic lovers at Rituel de Fille probably also see it that way.
I’m wearing the Ash and Ember Eye Soots in Viscera, Night Shade and Serpent de Mer; as well as Frenzy Blush and Bittersweet Lipstick
Rituel de Fille (pronounced “ritoo-el-day-fee”) is a fairly new indie makeup brand. They’ve been around since 2015, but in that time, they’ve done some really cool things.
Their approach to makeup? — minimize ingredients (99% natural and no fillers) and maximize the pigment, so there are plenty of punchy colors and products with short ingredient lists. Their makeup is made without synthetic dyes, fragrances or parabens, and it’s all cruelty-free. They aren’t a vegan line, though, because some of their products do have beeswax and lanolin in them.
They list all of their ingredients on their website, which is cool because a lot of brands, especially bigger brands, aren’t always transparent about that kind of thing.
The brand is available all over the U.S. now, as well as online at ritueldefille.com and credobeauty.com.
I get a witchy, astrological vibe from them, and I think that’s what they’re aiming for. The founders are three sisters (they call themselves “The Ramos Sisters”).
Here’s a picture of them from their website pouring what looks like magic fairy dust…
The Ramos Sisters (P.S. I would like to petition to become the fourth Ramos Sister)
They look like three super cool gals who listen to Stevie Nicks and have probably seen The Craft a hundred times. Perhaps they have a secret room in their house where they keep all of their love potions (because in the story I just made up in my mind, they all live together in a ramshackle Victorian, obviously).
I’ve tested a few pieces from the line, and the Ash and Ember Eye Soots ($38 each) really stand out. They’re pigments held together with a touch of oil, so they have a consistency somewhere between a cream and a powder.
The Ash and Ember Eye Soots, clockwise from the red jar on the left: Viscera, Night Shade and Serpent de Mer
They come in jars with an opening that’s about the width of a fingertip, which is great, because they’re designed to be applied with a fingertip (or a flat eyeshadow brush or angled liner brush). You just press down to pick up some of the product, but because the opening of the jar is narrow, you’re forced to apply downward pressure, as opposed to swiping your finger back and forth.
They say that it’s the best way to get the product out of the packaging and onto your lids.
The Ash and Ember Eye Soot in Viscera…
The shadows, which are easy to blend and VERY pigmented, come in a bunch of different colors, and even the darker colors don’t have any fallout. Just for fun, the other night before I washed my face, I took dark red Viscera and dark purple Night Shade and did this intense smoky eye. I didn’t notice any fallout whatsoever.
The Ash and Ember Eye Soots from the left in Viscera, Night Shade and Serpent de Mer
I wouldn’t call them waterproof, but they’re extremely long-wearing. To take them off, I gotta bust out the big guns — either oil-based makeup removers or eye makeup removers that are made for waterproof.
And the finish is perfection. The astronomically fine pigment particles make them look almost glossy, and now I want every single shade! LOVE.
Inner Glow Cream Blush in Frenzy
I also like the Inner Glow Cream Blushes ($24 each). Like the Eye Soots, they’re versatile. You can use ’em as blushes, eyeshadow and/or lipstick.
The shade I’ve tried, Frenzy, is a dark burgundy, which I’ve mostly worn as a blush, and it’s CRAZY pigmented.
Inner Glow Cream Blush in Frenzy
As for the Lip Sheers ($21 each), they’re…interesting. The thing is, they’re drier than I expected.
Lipsticks in Bittersweet, Rue, Whitethorn and Night Wanderer
I have to work them back and forth across my lips to warm and soften them up because they feel stiff at first and don’t have a lot of slip to them. I do like how evenly they apply once you get them on and that they don’t look super heavy.
They taste and smell faintly of beeswax and lavender, and they don’t dry out my lips (although I wouldn’t go so far as to call them moisturizing).
Lipsticks from the left in Bittersweet, Whitethorn, Rue and Night Wanderer
I can’t wait to see what else they come up with in the future. Whatever it is, I suspect it might be magical…
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Brand Spotlight: Rituel de Fille, Spellbinding Natural Color / Originally published December 15th, 2016
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In some extreme cases, actors have even been injured during performances. Despite the warnings and rumors of the curse, many theater companies continue to take on the challenge of producing Sleeping Beauty. Some see it as a test of their strength and determination, while others may simply believe that the curse is nothing more than folklore. However, there is no denying that the sleeping beauty curse has become a part of theater lore, with its own set of legends and superstitions. Some companies go to great lengths to avoid the curse, such as performing the play under a different name or altering certain elements of the production. Whether the sleeping beauty curse is real or simply a result of coincidence and bad luck, it has certainly captured the imagination of theater enthusiasts. The idea of a curse that follows a production adds an element of excitement and anticipation to the theater world. In the end, whether a theater company believes in the curse or not is up to them. But it is hard to deny the allure and mystery that the sleeping beauty curse brings to the world of theater..
Reviews for "The Price of Beauty: The Sacrifices Made by the Theatrical Company in Performing Sleeping Beauty"
1. John - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "The theatrical company of the sleeping beauty curse". The acting was over-the-top and there was no depth to the characters. The plot felt convoluted and disjointed, making it hard to follow. Overall, it just felt like a sloppy production with no real substance. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for a quality theater experience.
2. Sarah - 1 star - This play was a complete disaster. The set design was amateurish and the costumes were tacky. The dialogue was cringe-worthy and the actors seemed completely uninterested in their roles. The story lacked any originality and was full of clichés. It was honestly one of the worst theater experiences I've ever had.
3. Robert - 2 stars - I found "The theatrical company of the sleeping beauty curse" to be incredibly boring. The pacing was slow and there were long periods of time where nothing seemed to be happening. The acting was uninspired and the characters were one-dimensional. I kept waiting for something exciting to happen, but it never did. I left the theater feeling underwhelmed and unsatisfied.
4. Emily - 2 stars - I had high hopes for "The theatrical company of the sleeping beauty curse", but unfortunately, it fell short. The writing was weak and lacked originality. The performances were forgettable and lacked energy. It seemed like the actors were just going through the motions. Overall, it was a forgettable theater experience that I wouldn't recommend to others.