Pre-Production & Planning
After being hired for a costume job, what is the first thing you should do?
*Read, read, read the script
*Sign Contract
*Meet Director
*Discuss director's vision
(Boulanger)
What is a costume designer's main job?
They overlook the visual appearance of the actors.
What is the term for aging a costume?
*Distressing
*Weathering
(Warner Bros Studio Tour) (Boulanger)
What is a costumers job over Tech Week?
*Integrating the costumes with the other departments.
*Manage quick changes.
*Last-minute costume fixes.
*Organising the dressing room costumes. (labelling, hanging, etc)
(Ithaca College)
What is it called when an actor must get in and out of costumes in a fast manner?
Quick Change.
How to visually communicate your concepts?
*Sketches
*Moodboards
*Colour palettes
(Simons)
What is the responsibility of the costume designer after a performance?
*Laundry
*Quick fixes
*Getting the actors out of costume quickly
*Making sure everything is in its place for the next show.
What is a dress form?
A mannequin for draping or fitting.
(BACKstage)
What is something that a costume team member can do to make the actors feel relaxed during the season?
*Be a calm presence in the room
*Help where needed
*Clearly label things for the actors
*Promptly fix anything needed
*Make sure the costumes are clean and dry
*...
What is a finished costume design sketch called?
A Costume Rendering
What document do most costume designers make to map out characters, scenes and clothing?
Costume Plot
Name 1 thing I should bring with me when measuring actors (other than a tape measure)?
* Note-taking device
*Ribbon
*Stole
* Note-taker assistant
(thecostumer1)
What is the name of a drawn fashion figure?
Croquis
(Simonetti)
What is a costumers job during the show season?
*Assisting actors in getting into their correct outfits.
*Making sure there is no damage and fixing it if there is.
*Potentially quick changes.
*Laundry and cleaning. Making sure everything is in the right spot and that the actors have fully returned their costumes.
(Ithaca College)
What is textile contact dermatitis?
Is also known as clothing dermatitis and is often defined as ‘skin manifestations’. This is caused by clothing containing certain chemical additives in fabric coming into contact with the skin.
Essentially, a clothing allergy.
(Ngan)
Name 3 ways to source/create a costume
*OP Shopping
*From Scratch
*Renting
*Borrowing
*Asking Actors
*Buying
*Facebook marketplace
Costume Bible definition and name 5 things you might find in one (5 things)
*Colour script
*Cast list
*Directors notes
*Mood boards
*Blank croqui template
*Costume sketches
*Colour stories palette
*Notes and research
*Actor measurement
*Material List
*Schedules
*Costume plot
I personally follow Shirlee Idzakovich’s guide.
(West Sound Academy)
Name 5 roles to do with costuming in theatre
*Costume Designer
*Costume Director
*Shop Manager
*Shopper
*Wardrobe
*Dresser
*Drapper/Tailor
*First Hand
*Stitcher
*Hand Finisher
*Craftsperson
*Milliner
*Painter/Dyer
*Wig Team
(La Bricoleuse)
3 Events a Costumer must attend during a production process?
*Director meetings
*Design meetings
*Design Presentations
*Fittings
*Dress rehearsal
*Opening night
*Packdown/strike
(Fleming) (Ithaca College)
What is post-mortem in a theatre context?
Post-mortem is essentially the reflection stage. Discussing the decision made and how to improve in the future in a meeting format with other production members.
(On The Stage)