Chapter 20: Costume Design

Costume designers are important to the design team. Their work:

• supports the mood.

• supports the style.

• supports the message of the play.

• all of the above

Costume designs are transformed into costumes by the:

• first-hand.

• seamstresses.

• stitchers.

• all of the above

There are FIVE ways costumes for a play or musical production are procured.

• TRUE

• FALSE

When the school or theatre has their own wardrobe of costumes from previous productions, the costume designer _________ the costumes.

• pulls

• rents

• borrows

• builds

Renting costumes for a play or musical production is problematic because of:

• expense

• availability

• poor conditions

• all of the above

Borrowing costumes for a play or musical production is problematic because of:

• actors' perspiration.

• actors' make-up.

• clean conditions.

• all of the above

It is rare to buy a complete costume. However, costume designers sometimes buy shoes, boots, shawls, and hats to complement a costume from:

• secondhand stores.

• flea markets.

• garage sales.

• all of the above

When costumes are __________ from scratch the costume designer can create the exact look s/he has envisioned and has more creative control over color and harmony among each costume for every character.

• pulled

• borrowed

• bought

• built

Before costumes are built, costume designers must:

• collect swatches.

• apply the elements of style in costume sketches.

• consider comfort.

• create a costume plot.

• all of the above

___________ are samples of fabric to try under the stage lights for colors, patterns, and with scenic elements onstage.

• Trim

• Swatches

• Both of the above

• None of the above