Costumes
What are costumes?
The clothes an actor wears to portray their character in a show.
What is the difference between scenic painting and regular painting?
Who is responsible for safety in the shop?
What is the purpose of theatrical marketing?
To advertise and attract audience members to see a piece of theatre.
What is the word "prop" short for?
Property
When designing a costume, what is at least one thing you need to consider?
Answer options:
- Style
- Tone
- Time/Place
- Character Information
- Performer's movement
What painting technique involves tapping the end of the brush lightly to create little dots?
Spattering (not SPLattering)
What is the stationary power saw in the shop?
Miter saw
What is one online tool you can use to market a show?
Social media! Google Ads!
What is set dressing?
Props that add to the set (actors do not specifically interact with these props)
What is a sillouette?
The overall shape and structure of a garment.
What technique is used to create wooden like texture?
Dry brushing
What are the names of the three saws we learned how to use?
Circular saw, jig saw, miter saw
What are 2 methods of word-of-mouth marketing?
Talking to friends, community outreach, door to door sales pitch
What are two of the four main kind of props?
Hand props, personal props, set props, set dressing
What are the three different genres of costumes?
Historical, fantastical, and modern
What is the technique that is used to create a base with X wrist motions?
Cross hatching or scumbling
What does warped wood mean?
It means that, due to moisture absorbed by the wood, wood can take on a new shape, whether that means it bends, twists, breaks, etc.
What are four different things that need to be on theatre posters?
Show date, show time, where to buy tickets, title of show, author of show
What are the three subcategories of props?
Realistic props, fantasy props, and historical props
What does it mean to coordinate concepts when costuming?
It means meeting with other designers to ensure that everyone has the same vision.
Name three of the five painting techniques we learned.
Spattering, dry brushing, wet blending, scumbling, stippling
Drill, hammer, screwdriver, saw, sander, etc.
What are three different ways to market a show?
Posters, social media posts, community outreach
What is the purpose of props?