Props and Costumes Props n a script for

Props and Costumes

Props n _____________ a script for n n _____________ a script for props Most prop masters insist on “___________” props for plays so that the audience will believe in the setting. Some scripts publish a _____________. If not, you will have to ___________ through the script NUMEROUS times to create your own prop plot.

n n Be detailed in your _________________ (do not just write “clock. ” Instead, write “metal alarm clock from the 1950 s”) Coordinate props with the __________ and the _______________.

5 ways to obtain props n n n _______ – the easiest way to get a prop _______ – make the prop from scratch _______– rent the prop from a specialty store ___________– borrow from someone else _________– pull the prop from existing storage

n n It is the _______________ that counts. (Chunks of foam covered with painted canvas can look like rocks) **Food props – must be real food if it is to be eaten. If not, food may be fake. _____________________________________

3 different kinds of props n n n __________ props – items used to dress the set, such as furniture and carpets. __________ props – details on stage such as paintings, newspapers, window curtains. __________ props – items handled by actors during the show (letters, books, guns, dishes, wallets, etc. )

Prop Crew Responsibilities Prop table should always be _______________ and _______________ to show where props go. n NEVER trust ___________ with props. n Props need to be _________ for at all times. n Keep a _________ at all times.

Costumes n n n Costumes support the_________, ___________, and ___________ of a play. You must ________________ the time period, setting, and social situations. The costumer meets with the _____________ and other technical designers in order to create a UNITED vision for the play.

5 ways to obtain costumes n n n _________ – the first place to look. This is when you “pull” costumes from previous shows. ______ – expensive and actors do not get a lot of experience wearing rented clothes _______ – sometimes clothes are easily fragile _____ – it is good to look at garage sales. Otherwise it can be expensive ________ – making from scratch. Difficult, but very satisfying.

n n ___________________ – a costume doesn’t have to replicate a design exactly, but just give the overall impression. (You can use heavy flannel for velvet. ) __________________– destroys reality of play

Colors n n n n Must harmonize with the set. Helps audiences identify relationships between characters. Yellow = _______________ Orange = _______________ Pink = ________________ White = _______________ Blue = ________________

To look taller: n n n ____________ Dark colors Velvet fabric Long skirts ____________ V-necks