CHPT. 15
Roman togas and soldier's helmets.
Historical Period
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.
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While fabric affects the silhouette, texture, and bulk of a costume, it has little symbolic value.
false
Realistic prosthetic makeup is used for both fantastical creatures like flying monkeys or in creating believable historical characters.
true
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
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
Walking sticks and parasols.
Accessories
Bustles or corsets affect this.
Line, shape, and silhouette
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.
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Undergarments are not a concern of the costume designer.
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When costumes are taken from inventory or rented from a costume house, this is known as rendering a costume
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Distinguishing major from minor characters.
relationships
In addition to the costumes themselves, makeup and wigs are also part of the responsibilities of the costume designer.
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.
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