Theatre Appreciation Module 9

The invention of Velcro and the use of Whopper Poppers have been a great help in quick backstage costume changes.

True

"Stethoscope" suggests which of the following?

status and personality

A "laboratory coat" is typical of which of the following categories?

status and personality

The show-stopping number from Aida, "My Strongest Suit," uses Bob Crowley's costume design to support

style and historical period.

Costume designers rarely meet the actors who will be wearing their costumes, leaving those responsibilities to the stage manager.

False

In addition to the costumes themselves, makeup and wigs are also part of the responsibilities of the costume designer.

False

Undergarments are not a concern of the costume designer.

False

When costumes are taken from inventory or rented from a costume house, this is known as rendering a costume.

False

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.

False

Color can be used to indicate changes in character.

True

When a costume is created in the costume shop under the supervision of the designer, this is known as building a costume.

True

Walking sticks and parasols are examples of

accessories.

Reflective quality is a function of which of the following?

fabric

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

Distinguishing major from minor characters is an analysis of which of the following?

relationships

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.

False

Only something that actually attaches or pins to a costume piece is considered an accessory.

False

The most realistic makeup designs being used in the world of theatre are most often found in Japanese kabuki theatre presentations.

False

Realistic prosthetic makeup is used both for fantastical creatures like flying monkeys and in creating believable historical characters.

True