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    This document provides an overview of costume design for theater. It explains that costumes help portray characters and provide context about the time and place of a story. It discusses considering the silhouette, fabric, color, and decoration of costumes. The document also outlines the roles of the costume designer and crew in researching, designing, and acquiring costumes that fit the production and complement the scene design.

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    This document provides an overview of costume design for theater. It explains that costumes help portray characters and provide context about the time and place of a story. It discusses considering the silhouette, fabric, color, and decoration of costumes. The document also outlines the roles of the costume designer and crew in researching, designing, and acquiring costumes that fit the production and complement the scene design.

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    This document provides an overview of costume design for theater. It explains that costumes help portray characters and provide context about the time and place of a story. It discusses considering the silhouette, fabric, color, and decoration of costumes. The document also outlines the roles of the costume designer and crew in researching, designing, and acquiring costumes that fit the production and complement the scene design.

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    This document provides an overview of costume design for theater. It explains that costumes help portray characters and provide context about the time and place of a story. It discusses considering the silhouette, fabric, color, and decoration of costumes. The document also outlines the roles of the costume designer and crew in researching, designing, and acquiring costumes that fit the production and complement the scene design.

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    COSTUME

    DESIGN
    Costume Design 101
    WHAT ARE COSTUMES?

    !  They are clothes that actors wear in


    a play.
    !  They help portray the character.
    !  Help the audience understand the
    time and place of the story.
    !  Differ from everyday clothes.
    THINK ABOUT
    HALLOWEEN…
    !  WHAT DID YOU DRESS UP FOR LAST
    HALLOWEEN AND WHAT DID YOUR
    COSTUME LOOK LIKE?
    –  Think about the materials you used
    –  Think about the design you used.
    Costume design
    requires much
    study
    and experience. The
    study of costuming
    will help you
    understand another
    aspect of theatre
    and performance.
    WHAT REQUIREMENTS
    MUST A DESIGNER MEET?
    1. THE COSTUMES OF
    THE DESIGNER MUST
    READILY REVEAL TO
    THE AUDIENCE THE
    CHARACTER’S
    PERSONALITY.
    2. THE COSTUMES MUST
    REVEAL THE:
    a. AGE
    b. OCCUPATION
    c. WEALTH
    d. SOCIAL POSITION
    3. The costumes must
    reflect the setting of
    the play, both time and
    place
    COSTUMES SHOULD BE
    CAREFULLY PLANNED…
    !  Study the period of when the story
    takes place
    !  Research in costume books
    !  Look in encyclopedias
    !  Old magazines (people or national
    geographic)
    !  Paintings
    There are 4 things to consider
    when planning a costume.
    1
    Consider the line or silhouette.
    That is the curvature of the
    costume. For example, a short,
    straight “sack” silhouette is
    indicative of the late 1920’s.
    There are 3 basic types of
    silhouette:
    1.  The draped line, like in an Indian sari
    2.  The fitted line, like men’s tights in
    Shakespearean times.
    3.  Combination, like fitted bodice
    and draped skirt.
    This costume to the right is an
    example of a Ladies’ summer
    walking-out dress of 1804
    2
    Consider the choice of fabric.
    A. Fabric helps to suggest social status.
    1. Luxurious texture suggests wealth
    2. Rough textures suggest poverty

    B. The weight of the fabric is important


    too.
    1. Regal robes require bulky material
    2. Fairies’ from Midsummer Night’s Dream need
    light weight material that will flow easily.
    3
    Consider the color.
    !  Proper choice of color will help establish
    the play’s mood and the personality of the
    character.
    –  Blues and greens are restful
    –  Red coveys danger or anger
    –  Black denotes tragedy
    –  Purple suggest royalty
    –  White is associated with purity
    and innocence
    4
    Consider decoration.
    !  Decoration includes trim and accessories
    attached to the costume.
    –  Buttons
    –  Lace
    –  Hats
    –  Shoes
    –  Fans
    –  Canes
    –  Jewelry
    Costumers
    !  Costume Designer—meets with the
    director. Researches the play, then designs
    the costumes for the entire play to fit the
    period. Costumes with compliment each
    other and the scene design.
    !  Costume Crew—The committee in charge
    of costuming the show.
    HOW DO WE GET
    COSTUMES??
    !   aking
    M
    !  Renting
    !  Buying
    !  Borrowing
    Costume Plot
    !  Costume Plot—A chart listing each
    character, the acts or scenes in which they
    appear, and all the garments,
    undergarments, and accessories needed.
    !  Costume plots tell you what you need to
    get. Then you can meet with the actor or
    cast and find out who already has what.
    Videos

    ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?
    v=ZCtpcca35K4

    ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?
    v=qJbzlXuCQ-c

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