Buch, Englisch, 192 Seiten, Format (B × H): 192 mm x 233 mm, Gewicht: 510 g
Supervising Theatre Costume Production from First Meeting to Final Performance
Buch, Englisch, 192 Seiten, Format (B × H): 192 mm x 233 mm, Gewicht: 510 g
Reihe: The Focal Press Toolkit Series
ISBN: 978-1-138-18258-5
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
The Costume Supervisor’s Toolkit explores the responsibilities of a Costume Supervisor within a theatrical, opera or dance production company. Rebecca Pride provides an insight into all manner of processes, beginning with a definition of the role, and offers explanations of the timeline from the first design meetings, leading all the way up to managing fittings and final rehearsals. This how-to guide outlines best working practices, including building a team and creating a Costume Bible, whilst also providing helpful resources such as sizing guides, a list of useful addresses, and case studies from renowned theatrical organizations.
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Fachgebiete
Weitere Infos & Material
Table of Contents
List of Illustrations
Foreword by Carol Lingwood
Acknowledgements
List of contributors:
Introduction
The Costume Supervisor as Facilitator
Structure of the Book
Chapter 1 What does a Costume Supervisor do?
The Theatre Team Structure
Defining the Role
Chapter 2 Different Types and Genres of Production
Large Scale Production of a Classic Twentieth Century Play
Challenges Presented to the Costume Supervisor
Modern British Musical Pantomime in a Large Provincial Theatre
Challenges Presented to the Costume Supervisor
Student Faculty Production of a Restoration Comedy in a Site Responsive Venue
Challenges Presented to the Costume Supervisor
Chapter 3 Developing Good Communication Skills
Getting Hired
First Design Meeting with Director, Designer and Production manager
Listening
Chapter 4 Setting Up Your Team
Leadership
Costume Roles and Responsibilities
Setting up the Finance and Cash Flow for Your Production
Chapter 5 Budgeting
Creating a Costing Sheet
Estimating Fabric Quantities
Accessing Cash for Shopping Expeditions
Receipt Management
Purchase Orders
Chapter 6 First Rehearsal and creating the Costume Bible
First Rehearsal
Taking Accurate Measurements and Etiquette Rules to be Observed When Measuring Actors
Recording Information in the Costume Bible
Chapter 7 Sourcing: Construct, Hire or Buy?
Costume Hire Stores
Shopping
Chapter 8 Managing the Rehearsal Process
Fittings
Creating a Calm Fitting Space
Chapter 9 Pre- tech rehearsal
Tech Week
Working with the Running Wardrobe Team
Epilogue: Final Thoughts
Appendices
Appendix 1 Fabric Identification Guide
Appendix 2 The Costume Supervisor’s Contract
Appendix 3 Gender Specific Measurement Forms
Table Appendix.3.1 [Male Measurement Form]
Table Appendix.3.2 [Female Measurement Form]
Appendix 4 Sizing Guides
Table Appendix.4.1 [Male Suit Size Guide]
Table Appendix.4.2 [Female Size Guide]
Table Appendix.4.3[Shoe size Guide]
Table Appendix.4.4 [Glove size Guide]
Appendix 5 Basic Excel Instructions
Bibliography:
Notes:
Production Credits:
Glossary of Terms:
Useful Addresses:
Index:
List of Illustrations with Figure Captions, Cases, Illustrations, or Tables
Authors Biography
