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
