Problem: Article: Consider Karate, Kung Fu, Taekwondo, Judo, Ju-Jitsu, Aikido or something similar. This will boost your confidence, prime your physique and enable you to gain combat or defensive skills. Bullies like to prey on those they perceive as being weaker than them, so developing a battle aura can help deter them. Martial arts skills will also help you learn how not to appear to be an easy target. You don't have to look like a fighter, just be a no-nonsense type with a don't-mess-with-me aura. It's better to be combat ready and not need it than to be black and blue wishing you could've defended properly. Study the surroundings for possible escape routes, hangouts, conflict zones, safe zones, and territorial boundaries. Be aware of the bully's patterns including possible connections, as most bullies have a pack of underlings. Knowing the enemy and the surroundings could mean a lot when evading but, most importantly, during a direct confrontation. Be confident when walking about. Walk with a purposeful confidence and a don't-you-dare-mess-with-me attitude. Walk with your head up looking forward in the direction you are walking and use your peripheral vision to be aware of the people around you. No matter how untrue it feels to you, act confident and stand tall. Everyone will be none the wiser. This is very important should you need to fight (which hopefully you won't). You don't need a black belt, just tips on self-defense. Do so with all your strength, and do so without reluctance. A quick kick in the groin will make the person feel dazed and look embarrassed long enough for an escape. Bullies aren't always used to others getting the best of them. If the groin doesn't work, try the solar plexus (right below the ribs), or kick a knee to make the person trip. If the bully is grabbing you or pushing you, believe it or not, it's actually an advantage. Try really hard to keep your balance, grab one of their arms with your left hand and hit their elbow with the other, then using your other hand, push away the remaining arm. Then when you get your first chance, run to get to a safe place and call for help. Know your strengths, weaknesses, and goals. Know what you want and what you're capable of. This self-assurance can be helpful when dealing with verbal bullies, as their words of insult won't reach your core. Verbal bullies usually require an audience when dishing out insults and their words are rarely based on what's true but rather what's catchy. Try to overcome the rumors: tell everyone it's not true and that the bully just wants attention. Turn the negative spotlight back on them. Point out their bullying tendencies and how incredibly insecure and unhappy they must be to have to pick on others. These insults and the way this person is treating you has nothing to do with reality, nothing to do with you, and everything to do with them. This is their insecurity and unhappiness showing through. When they're done with you, they'll likely move onto someone else. The last thing you want to do is to sink to the bully's level. While you should definitely point out why they're bullying and find holes in their argument, never, ever, ever resort to behavior like theirs. That's just another way of giving them power. It makes you as bad as them. And if you do, you're about to get in much as trouble as they are. If things do get crazy and the appropriate authorities get involved, no one would know who the actual bully is you or them.
Summary: Take martial arts lessons. Be smart and aware of everything. Learn a few self-defense moves. Develop a deep understanding of yourself (and how great you are). Don't be tempted to bully back.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Unless it's specified in the script that your character does something like a smoky eye, keep dramatic makeup off the stage. Dramatic colors, especially around the eyes, will look unnatural on the stage. Stick to eyeshadow colors that match your natural skin tone. Get as many waterproof brands of makeup as you can. Waterproof makeup will hold up better as you sweat on stage, preventing your makeup from smearing. You will also not waste as much time reapplying makeup. You may get concerned if your makeup ends up looking overdone. This is normal for stage makeup, so do not tone down your look. People need to be able to see you under the lights and from a distance. Your makeup will look a little dramatic, but that's okay.

SUMMARY: Avoid dramatic colors. Make sure all your makeup is waterproof. Don't worry if your makeup looks overdone.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Distribute your weight evenly and keep your feet flat on the floor. If the ball's the right size for you, your hips and knees should both be bent at about 90 degrees, and your thighs should be horizontal. Your upper body should be vertical with your ears, shoulders and pelvis aligned. Don't lean in any direction to avoid creating a counterbalance. It's not enough for the ball to fit your body; it also needs to be properly inflated. A properly inflated fitness ball should compress about 6 inches when you sit on it. If the ball fits your body but compresses more than 6 inches beneath you, it's not the right size ball for you; it's a larger ball that's been under-inflated. You can exercise on such a ball, but may find that the extra-soft ball feels awkward and makes balancing too easy. Don't over-inflate a smaller ball to make it fit your body; the extra pressure makes it more likely to burst. When fully inflated, you should be able to press 2" into the fitness ball with your finger. Fitness balls lose pressure with use and age. As your ball ages, you may need to inflate it more often. Manufacturers provide fitness ball sizing charts that correlate ball diameter with body height. These are only estimates and vary widely between the various ball manufacturers. Give how the ball actually fits your body higher priority than the sizing charts. You may be able to successfully use a smaller or larger sized fitness ball as you gain experience.
Summary:
Sit down on the fitness ball. Check for proper compression. Check a sizing chart.