CH 15 THEA FINAL
Walking sticks and parasols.
accesories
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
The most realistic makeup designs being used in the world of theatre are most often found in Japanese Kabuki Theatre presentations.
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
Roman togas and soldier's helmets.
historical period
Distinguishing major from minor characters.
relationships
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
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
The invention of Velcro and/or the use of Whopper Poppers have been a great help in quick backstage costume changes.
true
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
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 and color
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
Laboratory coat
Status and personality
The show stopping number from Aida, My Strongest Suit, uses Bob Crowley's costume design to support
Style and historical period
