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A concise explanation of how the A concise explanation of how the costume designer envisions and creates costume designer envisions and creates

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OverviewOverview Script AnalysisScript Analysis Concept & ResearchConcept & Research Design MeetingsDesign Meetings Preliminary and Final Preliminary and Final

DesignsDesigns Shopping/PullingShopping/Pulling Construction ProcessConstruction Process FittingsFittings Dress RehearsalsDress Rehearsals Show MaintenanceShow Maintenance StrikeStrike

Script AnalysisScript Analysis1.1. Read Script for enjoyment and overall tone.Read Script for enjoyment and overall tone.

2.2. Read the script again for details: Time, Place, Social Read the script again for details: Time, Place, Social Structure, Specific Clothing References, Quick Changes, etc.Structure, Specific Clothing References, Quick Changes, etc.

3.3. Create a page breakdown noting what each character will be Create a page breakdown noting what each character will be wearing in each scene and detailing possible quick changes.wearing in each scene and detailing possible quick changes.

4.4. Continue to read the script throughout the design process in Continue to read the script throughout the design process in order to delve deeply into the individual characters and their order to delve deeply into the individual characters and their motivations.motivations.

Concept and ResearchConcept and Research

Based on your reading and analysis, form a Based on your reading and analysis, form a concept of how you plan to approach the concept of how you plan to approach the design. This is usually a decision made in design. This is usually a decision made in tandem with the Director.tandem with the Director.

Look for visual research to inspire and inform Look for visual research to inspire and inform you as to the details of the world of the play.you as to the details of the world of the play.

Pay particular attention to the silhouette of a Pay particular attention to the silhouette of a Period show and whether it involves corsetry Period show and whether it involves corsetry or padding to adapt the figure.or padding to adapt the figure.

Research for Research for The Drowsy The Drowsy ChaperoneChaperone

Design MeetingsDesign Meetings

1.1. What does the director see as the mode and form of the play?What does the director see as the mode and form of the play?

2.2. What theme or concept has the director developed for the play?What theme or concept has the director developed for the play?

3.3. How does the director see the characters?How does the director see the characters?

4.4. What is the cast size and breakdown?What is the cast size and breakdown?

5.5. How many costume changes does the director see for each character?How many costume changes does the director see for each character?

6.6. How much is the budget?How much is the budget?

7.7. What are the director’s priorities?What are the director’s priorities?

8.8. When will casting be completed?When will casting be completed?

9.9. How does your vision fit with that of the other designers?How does your vision fit with that of the other designers?

10.10. What rehearsal items will be needed and when?What rehearsal items will be needed and when?

11.11. Share research and then create preliminary sketches and then final designs.Share research and then create preliminary sketches and then final designs.

12.12. Agree on a master schedule and deadlines for the production with all production Agree on a master schedule and deadlines for the production with all production areas.areas.

Preliminary DesignsPreliminary Designs

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Shopping/PullingShopping/Pulling

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Construction Construction ProcessProcess

Draper MeetingDraper MeetingPattern CreationPattern Creation

Draping or Flat PatterningDraping or Flat PatterningMock Up ConstructionMock Up Construction11stst Fitting FittingPattern CorrectionPattern CorrectionFashion Fabric Fashion Fabric

ConstructionConstructionSecond FittingSecond FittingFinishing TouchesFinishing Touches

FittingsFittings

Dress RehearsalsDress Rehearsals

Show MaintenanceShow Maintenance

Wardrobe Check In and Check OutWardrobe Check In and Check OutQuick Change TrainingQuick Change TrainingWardrobe Crew ReportsWardrobe Crew Reports

Shop Repairs versus Crew RepairsShop Repairs versus Crew RepairsWig StylingWig StylingSupply ReplenishingSupply ReplenishingWear and TearWear and TearLaundry and PressingLaundry and Pressing

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Final Check InFinal Check InDry CleaningDry CleaningFinal LaunderingFinal LaunderingReturning Items to Stock Returning Items to Stock Wig washing Wig washing Restoring Dressing RoomsRestoring Dressing RoomsAssessing usefulness of garmentsAssessing usefulness of garments