Chapter 10 - Theatre

True/False: When costumes are taken from inventory or rented from a costume house, this is known as rendering a costume

False

True/ False: Although masks can help express a character effectively they are not likely to appear at all in a play that is completely realistic in style

True

True/ False: Realistic prosthetic makeup is used both for fantastical creatures like flying monkeys and in creating believable historical characters

True

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

True

Since character 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; color

"stethoscope" suggests which of the following?

status and personality

True/ False: A fist 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

True/ False: 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

True/ False: Costume designers rarely meet the actors who will be wearing their costumes, leaving those responsibilities to the stage manager

False

True/ False: Only something that actually attaches or pins to a costume piece is considered an accessory

False

True/ False: The most realistic makeup designs being used in the world of theatre are most often found in Japanese kabuki theatre presentations

False

True/ False: Undergamets are not a concern of the costume designer

False

True/ False: While fabric affects the silhouette, texture, and bulk of a costume, it has little symbolic value

False

True/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

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

True

True/ False: Masks can be used to create stereotypes similar to stock characters

True

True/False: 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

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