Book description
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.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- List of Illustrations
- Foreword
- Acknowledgments
- List of Contributors
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: What Does a Costume Supervisor Do?
- Chapter 2: Different Types and Genres of Production
- Chapter 3: Developing Good Communication Skills
- Chapter 4: Setting up Your Team
- Chapter 5: Budgeting
- Chapter 6: First Rehearsal and Creating the Costume Bible
- Chapter 7: Sourcing: Construct, Hire or Buy?
- Chapter 8: Managing the Rehearsal Process
- Chapter 9: Tech Week
- Epilogue
- Appendices
- Glossary
- Production Credits
- Useful Addresses
- Bibliography
- Author Biography
- Index
Product information
- Title: The Costume Supervisor’s Toolkit
- Author(s):
- Release date: July 2018
- Publisher(s): Focal Press
- ISBN: 9781317294726
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