Tattoo and theatre work...

I know that one of the Charmed girls got a lot of flack for having her tattoos.

If you do get one, don't try to hide it. Let the casting people know, or put it somewhere less obvious.

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He woulda been GREAT in Phantom of the Opera.

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Although I am no longer ON stage, both of my tattoos are in places that are easily covered up (my right hip and my back). Just because of work in general, for me anyway, it's best to have them in places that I can show them if I want to and cover them if I need to.

Though my next one is going to be on the back of my neck, so we'll see how well THAT goes over! lol

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If the tattoo is important to you, do it. Just be mindful of it's placement and subject matter. I have a rather large eagle on my left deltoid so that it doesn't show when I wear short sleeved shirts. I had my tattoo for almost 14 years, and it's never been an issue.

If you're that concerned, definitely be mindful of the tattoo's placement.

I know you said in your original post that you've wanted a tattoo for years, but have you wanted that design for years? I always advise a person getting their first tattoo to sit on the design for a while -- maybe 6 months to a year -- to make sure after that point and time that it's still what you want. It's a good idea especially if you're young; which Im guessing you are because you said you're finally old enough to get a tattoo at all. You're going to change SO much between the ages of 18 and 25, you can't even fathom it... what you want now, you may not want when you're 25 or 30. Tattoo removal is painful -- make sure you're completely married to this design.

With my first tattoo, I actually went in with a very carefully put together design. Something nobody else had, that one of my actor friends had helped me design. When I got into the parlor, I saw another that I absolutely HAD to have. Cliche as it may be, I got comedy/tragedy masks for all my years in the arts. I don't regret it one bit now (I got it years ago) but looking back, I know I would have regretted the one I originally wanted.

My second one I designed in high school. Not to be a tattoo, but actually for a jewelry project. The design itself held so much personal meaning to me (and connected to my Godmother who is a very large and important part of my life) I just had to have it. Nearly 10 years after designing it, I finally had it tattooed on my back. For the sentimental attachment alone, I can never regret it.

My point is, make sure it's that way for you. This is something that's going to be on your body forever.... Don't regret it.

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I once had a HUGE bruise on my wrist (acquired when a door slammed shut on it mid-performance). The director asked that I cover it up with base, which I happily did. I had a castmate with a tattoo on her leg that she'd been using base on, so I figured it wouldn't be a big problem. It was a major pain in the neck, and we never got it to look quite right. Scared me off of getting a tattoo in a visible place.

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wow, that looks incredible. Thanks for posting

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