DRA 20 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Deeper Understanding, Stethoscope
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Costumes on stage must meet other requirements not normally imposed in everyday life. Every element in theatre is a focus of attention. Objectives of costume design: help audience gain a deeper understanding of the play. 2) indicate historical period of a play and the locale in which it occurs. 3) indicate nature of individual characters or groups in a play. Separating major characters from minor ones, contrasting one group with another. 5) symbolically convey significance of individual characters or the theme of the play. 6) meet needs of individual performers, making it possible for an actor/actress to move freely in a costume and change quickly from one costume to another if needed. 7) be consistent with the production as a whole especially with other visual elements. Costume designer reads script, taking note of characters (age, gender, physical qualities, etc) and roles.
