Handbook Of Stage Costume The Book

Written for those who want to understand more about designing finding and creating costumes for the stage. This book takes you through the practical process of turning initial ideas into finished articles. Paperback

The Handbook of Stage Costume is a comprehensive guide to designing finding and creating costumes for the stage. Straightforward and accessible the book aims to give you the skills and the confidence to dress a variety of theatre productions from a full-scale musical to an abstract improvised performance. Topics covered: &middot Production meetings and the structure of a theatre company &middot Research ideas and aims &middot Working to a budget &middot The importance of costume to actor and audience &middot Creating a set of costume designs &middot Shopping cutting and making &middot Costume for devised and physical theatre production &middot Managing the wardrobe &middot Technical and dress rehearsals