Costuming Theatre Arts

Vocabulary Costume: An outfit, including accessories and undergarments, worn by an actor in a production. Costume Designer: The person in charge of designing all costumes for the production., researching the period, and analyzing the script. Costume crew: The committee in charge of costuming the show. Their main responsibilities: Supply the costumes (make/borrow/buy/reuse) Assist with costume changes and emergencies backstage Clean the costumes Costume plot: a chart listing each character, the acts or scenes in which they appear, and all undergarments, garments and accessories needed.

Costume Plot Example Play: Calling Dr. Curemee Date: November 12-13 Act 3, Scene 2 Character Actor Costume Accessories Notes Sylvia Megan Blue silk dress Hat, scarf, heels Help tie scarf over shoulder Walter Eric Brown suit Spectator shoes, pipe, glasses Grandma Andrea Blue bathrobe Slippers, tissue box Must look very rumpled Bobby Justin Jeans and T-shirt Baseball cap, glove Suzie Jackie Soccer uniform Soccer ball, water bottle Dr. Curemee Roberto Blazer, navy pants, white shirt, tie Stethoscope, notepad, pencil Taken from Glencoe’s Exploring Theatre, Nancy Prince & Jeanie Jackson, (c) 2005

Vocabulary Color Plot- The method of matching characters by color or patten. Costume Silhouette- Each historic period’s own distinctive line and form in dress. Costume Parade- A procession during which actors wear their costumes under the lights to ensure the compatibility of the colors. Swatch- A sample of fabric which will be used to make a costume.

Vocabulary Dressers- Assistants who help actors with costume changes and help care for the cosutmes. Wardrobe Manager- The person responsible for creating the costume plot and caring for the costumes. Renting Costumes: Only having the costumes for a short period.

Why are Costumes Important? Help the audience “see” the characters. They show them the character’s: Age Personality Tastes Social standing Occupation Help the actors feel and move as characters rather than as themselves

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Things Designers Consider Actors’ Sizes/Shapes Time Periods Geography Character Personalities

Mary Poppins STEP IN TIME

ASSINGMENT WRITE A ONE PAGE STORY USING ALL OF THE VOCAB TERMS DISCUSSED.

You be the designer!! WE WILL PRESENT ON TUESDAY!!! Use the scripts from your set design project. Choose TWO characters to design costumes for (one MALE, one FEMALE) Costume Design Project -Do a costume plot for the two character for the entire show. -Draw your creations (one design per character) -Present your designs to the class and explain your choices. WE WILL PRESENT ON TUESDAY!!!

You Be the Designer! Read ALICE IN WONDERLAND Choose two characters to design costumes for (1 male, 1 female) Costume Design Project Do a costume plot Draw your creations Explain your choices