parts of stage
what is a Cyclorama?
large typically white curtain hung the furthest back
The part of the stage the audience doesn't see
backstage
what is a valance?
fabric that rarely moves and is used to cover up pipes in the air
What's a swatch?
A sample of fabric
When actors wear their costumes under stage lights before final fitting
A costume parade
what is a scrim?
A fabric that's through when lit from behind but opaque when lit from in front
Arena stage
A stage that’s surrounded by the audience all the way around
what does a wardrobe manager do?
they care for costumes during rehearsals and performances.
tear-away
costume designed to be pulled apart and be reattached
costume plot
A form for every costume describing color, fabrics, and accessories
upstage is ____ from the audience.
farther
the middle of the stage is called...
center stage
a dresser is someone who helps the actor with their costume...
changes
The most important thing for the costume designer to do before designing is to...
read the script
satin is loosely associated with...
the upper class
If you are downstage where would the audience see you
the audience would see you closer to them
Whos prospective is stage right and stage left label from? (audiance/actor)
they're labeled from the actors pov
what is a stage pit usually used for?
they're usually used for orchestras.
how does satin affect light?
satin reflects ight
how do wools affect light?
wools absorb the light
using the audiences pov, order the following from left to right. center stage, center left, center right
center right, center stage, center right
if you are standing downstage and were asked to stand upstage which way would you walk to get upstage?
You would walk backwards near the backpart of the stage
what's the biggest challenge for costuming in schools?
budget
What are some things a costume can tell about a character?
social status, personality, reveals characters tastes
what are some things to take into consideration when creating a costume?
comfort, actions that will take place, durability, historical period,