THE 191 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Costume Design, Stage Management, Scenic Design
18 Jan 2017
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Vital element of communication between directors, actors, choreographers, etc. Form a basis for understanding the visual nature of what is desired and what must be manipulated in order to achieve a successful and mutually agreed upon result: principles of design. Success of design = how successful principles are followed. Color: rough sketches = initial pencil drawings. Can be final or basis: color palette. Then for each scene: fabric swatching, final renderings. Fully colored as expected to see on stage. Thinking and writing critically about theatrical performance: the role of the critic. Ex: anton from ratatouille: theatre critics. Observe and analyze the world of the play. Significance of critic: archivist, providing material record of performance, opens up discussion, guides consumer behavior. Steps for writing the essential core of a review of a live performance of theater: before you attend . No notes or phones: after the performance . Directing, part one: directing in context (organizing the effort)
