Ch. 15

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

False

Roman togas and soldier's helmets.

Historical Period

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

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

False

Color can be used to indicate changes in character.

True

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

True

Walking sticks and parasols.

Accessories

Reflective quality.

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.

False

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

False

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

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 fabric affects the silhouette, texture, and bulk of a costume, it has little symbolic value.

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

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 print a character effectively they are not likely to appear at all in a play that is completely realistic in style.

True

Masks can be used to create stereotypes similar to stock characters.

True

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

True

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

True

Bustles or corsets affect this

Line, shape, and silhouette

Distinguishing major from minor characters.

Relationships

Laboratory Coat

Status and Personality

Stethoscope

Status and Personality