The role of the costume designer

Drama

True or false: Costumes can't communicate the time and location of a play.

Which of these do we use to describe costumes?

It emphasises elements of their character, such as age or status.

How does stage make up help transform the actor into their character?

That you make sure your designs reflect the aim of the performance.

That you make sure your designs reflect the atmosphere of the piece of theatre.

That you need to be aware of the style of production, whether it is naturalistic or minimalist.

When designing a costume you need to take into account the dramatic aims of the performance. What does that mean?

What materials might you use when designing a costume for a higher status character?

It has all the details how the director wants the productions to look like and feel.

It has all the lines that the actors have to say.

It has all the names and addresses of the production staff, crew and actors.

What is important about the directorial vision?

True or false: Costumes help to add another layer of communication to the audience.

To emphasis elements of their character, such as age or status.

What is the most important reason why an actor use stage make-up?