Talk:Asparagus/@comment-26940198-20160521231432/@comment-3182821-20160629212703

I think someone may have been pulling your leg. Theatre costume/wigs/makeup usually work on a "10' rule" - meaning, if you can't see a detail from 10 feet (3 metres) away, it's not something to worry about. You can't see an actor's eye colour from onstage. It's not a detail worth bothering with unless you're taking close-up photos.

I've certainly never heard of a professional production using contacts. It's just not worth the hassle, especially considering how much makeup is around the eyes.