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Book Title
The Costume Supervisor's Toolkit: Supervising Theatre Costume Pro
Publication Date
2018-07-27
Pages
170
ISBN
9781138182585

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Routledge
ISBN-10
1138182583
ISBN-13
9781138182585
eBay Product ID (ePID)
240647583

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
170 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Costume Supervisor's Toolkit : Supervising Theatre Costume Production from First Meeting to Final Performance
Subject
Theater / General, Fashion & Accessories, Theater / Direction & Production
Publication Year
2018
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Design, Performing Arts
Author
Rebecca Pride
Series
The Focal Press Toolkit Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
8.3 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
7.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2018-004020
Dewey Edition
23
TitleLeading
The
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
792.026
Table Of Content
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
Synopsis
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., The Costume Supervisor's Toolkitexplores 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.
LC Classification Number
PN2067.P685 2018

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