Certify Teacher- Study Plan Option 1 (Competency 008)

Since many women use makeup on a daily basis, it is usually thought to be quite benign. However, when it comes to theatrical make-up, the well-being of the actor must be taken into consideration because there are some substances that can be quite harmful if used improperly, or if they stay on for too long.From your knowledge of theatrical make-up, which of the following can be the most dangerous to the actor when used improperly? A.Acetone to remove spirit gum used to attach a wig or facial hair. B.Gold and Silver powders can be used on the hair for graying or adding brilliance. C.Luminous paints or pigments. D.Karo Syrup used as an adhesive with tissue to create wrinkled skin effects.

B.Gold and Silver powders can be used on the hair for graying or adding brilliance.

Costumes have many basic functions in theatrical productions. However, there are some things that they cannot do. Choose the statement below that best reflects the opposite of a basic function of theatre costumes. Theatre costumes cannot — A.help the actor learn his lines. B.establish time and place. C.indicate gender and reflect age. D.reflect mood and atmosphere.

A.help the actor learn his lines.

Mrs. Joseph who is in charge of a highly respected drama program in an arts magnate school, feels that every student in her program, whether or not their interest lies in technical theatre and design, should crew at least one production a year. She is absolutely rigorous about safety and health considerations. In view of this, what instructions would she give to her costume crew, whose members are responsible for the upkeep of the costumes, assisting that actors dress and undress prior to and after the show, and any quick changes that are needed during the show. I.Make certain that every actor hangs up their costume after the show puts all of their accessories in their ditty bag. II.Always have safety pins, threaded needles, a scissor and other handy "quick fixes" with you just in case you need to repair something quickly in an emergency. III.Wash all items of clothing every night after the show, and dry them so that they will be clean for the next show. IV.Make certain that the actors don't eat food or drink liquids while in their costumes, unless they are wearing a robe to cover their costume. A.I and II and IV B.II and III only C.III and IV only D.I and IV only

A.I and II and IV

In addition to knowing the basics techniques of applying stage make-up, many theatrical productions call for make up that indicates wounds or scars after a character has been in a fight, or the script make mention of an scar that is significant to the story line of the play. It is important to know what make up materials would be needed to realistically portray wounds and scars onstage. Which of the following materials would be needed to do this? A.Nose putty or derma wax B.Medium foundation C.Translucent powder D.Red food coloring

A.Nose putty or derma wax

Mrs. Gardner, an English Teacher in the high school has offered to help the drama teacher with the costumes for the school play. She has a good sense of design, but is not a seamstress. So, she is looking for alternative ways to costume the show. These are the choices that she feels are open to her. I.Contact a New York Design House and see if they already have costumes for this particular production that can be rented for a reasonable price. II.Visit the local costume rental shops and see if there are any costumes that would be appropriate for the show. III.Check out all the thrift shops and vintage stores to see if they have clothing that might make appropriate costumes for the show. IV.Have the students bring in their own clothing and choose pieces of their own clothing for costumes. In most circumstances, of the choices listed below, which choice is the best? A.I and IV B.I, II and III C.III and IV D.IV only

B.I, II and III

The teacher of the senior and most advanced drama class at the high school had decided to produce "Medea," a famous Greek Tragedy for the final project of this group of students most of whom he has worked with for four years. This is a challenging play but one that he feels the students are ready to do, and that will really impress and move the audience. Since there have been a number of incidents in relatively recent news stories about mothers tragically killing their students, or being charged with killing their students, the teacher discusses at length with his design team as to whether they should set the play in contemporary times or place it at the time it was written, in ancient Greece. Ultimately the decision is made to set the play in ancient Greek times. In order to accurately depict the costumes of the times the times, the teacher will encourage the student design to research clothing of the period. In his research, the costume designer found out a number of important things about Greek clothing. Which of the following should be considered in the design of the actors' apparels? IThe Greek's main article of clothing was a toga and tunic. Greek soldiers wore metal armor. II.Greek soldiers wore leather armor. III.The Greek's main articles of clothing were a chlamys, himation and chiton. IV.Greek men of stature often wore wreaths on their heads. A.I and III B.II and IV C.II and III D.I and IV

C.II and III

Mrs. Richards plans on directing the play, "Fashion" by Anna Cora Mowatt, with the students in her high school drama program. The play takes place in 1845, and what characters wear is an important aspect of the play. Since there is a great deal of cost involved with costuming actors in historically accurate costumes, Mrs. Richards chooses a way that she can cut down on costs, but still clearly indicate the period in which the play takes place.She decides that the best way to do this is to — A.write in her program notes about the period; explain that the drama budget is too small to afford period costumes; and invite the audience to use their imagination. B.write lines for each character that describe who they are and how clothing impacts them. Since this is a comedy, the lines she writes are quite humorous and add to the play, rather than distract from it. C.make certain that the silhouette of the costumes are exactly right for the period and characters, and that all accessories; hats, jewelry, shoes, boots, fans etc, are period dated, but the costumes are made of net and underneath the distinctive silhouettes, the audience can see basic modern black clothing for all characters. D.combine her program notes, as indicated in Option A above, with dressing of the characters in modern clothing and ensure that each costume will be in the colors, texture, and style appropriate to character.

C.make certain that the silhouette of the costumes are exactly right for the period and characters, and that all accessories; hats, jewelry, shoes, boots, fans etc, are period dated, but the costumes are made of net and underneath the distinctive silhouettes, the audience can see basic modern black clothing for all characters.

When the drama teacher, at any level of elementary, middle or high school asks students to give all the reasons they can think of as to why costumes in theatrical productions are important, they will get many valid answers, and of course, some that are not true. Of the answers below, which one would not be considered to be a basic function of costumes in a play? A.Establish character's social and economic status B.Establish character's geographical origin C.Alter an actor's appearance D.Make the actor or actress look handsome or beautiful at all times

D.Make the actor or actress look handsome or beautiful at all times

There are a great many different ways that school drama programs acquire costumes for productions. Sometimes there are gifted students who can design and sew, who will construct the costumes. Often, if there is a "Home Economics" department at the school, they will take responsibility for creating costumes. In other cases, groups of mothers might get together to make the costumes. If there is enough money in the budget, the director might be able to hire an outside designer who will acquire the costumes or make them, and will be responsible for the overall costume design and construction. Whatever the way that the costume acquisition and construction are handled at a particular school, when costumes are constructed, the most important piece of equipment that is needed is the sewing machine. The second most important piece of equipment that is necessary for costume construction is — A.a glue gun. B.a dress form that can be adjusted to the dimensions of various actors. C.a computer. D.a serger.

D.a serger.