Theatre Appreciation Chapter 10
Since characters come from two completely different historical periods in Tom Stoppard's play Arcadia, the costume designer would probably use ________ and ________ to make connections between characters.
line; color
Distinguishing major from minor characters is an analysis of which of the following?
relationships
A "laboratory coat" is typical of which of the following categories?
status and personality
Walking sticks and parasols are examples of
accessories
Reflective quality is a function of which of the following?
fabric
A first hand, a cutter/draper, a stitcher, and a dresser are all essential costume shop personnel working on the building/construction process of a costume.
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Because costumes must stand out from the scenery in order to be seen, costumes are rarely designed to be consistent with the scenic design for a production.
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Costume designers rarely meet the actors who will be wearing their costumes, leaving those responsibilities to the stage manager.
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Only something that actually attaches or pins to a costume piece is considered an accessory.
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The most realistic makeup designs being used in the world of theatre are most often found in Japanese kabuki theatre presentations.
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Undergarments are not a concern of the costume designer.
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When costumes are taken from inventory or rented from a costume house, this is known as rendering a costume.
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While fabric affects the silhouette, texture, and bulk of a costume, it has little symbolic value.
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While it is often necessary for actors and actresses to make quick costume changes, this is a concern for the stage manager, not the costume designer.
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Roman togas and soldiers' helmets suggest which of the following?
historical period
Bustles or corsets affect which of the following areas?
line, shape, and silhouette
"Stethoscope" suggests which of the following?
status and personality
The show-stopping number from Aida, "My Strongest Suit," uses Bob Crowley's costume design to support
style and historical period
Although masks can help express a character effectively they are not likely to appear at all in a play that is completely realistic in style.
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In addition to the costumes themselves, makeup and wigs are also part of the responsibilities of the costume designer.
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Masks can be used to create stereotypes similar to stock characters.
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Realistic prosthetic makeup is used both for fantastical creatures like flying monkeys and in creating believable historical characters.
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The invention of Velcro and the use of Whopper Poppers have been a great help in quick backstage costume changes.
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When a costume is created in the costume shop under the supervision of the designer, this is known as building a costume.
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