Question

Read the following scenario:

A live theatrical production is in rehearsal. It is a period piece set in the royal court of Louis the XVI and Marie Antoinette. In one scene, the lead actress must quickly change out of a complex formal ball gown into a silk robe.



Which of the following might a costume designer do to most cheaply facilitate this costume change?
place a zipper down the entire length of the dress so the actress can easily pull it off and put on the robe
have the actress wear the robe under the dress
use snaps to make the dress a wrap that can easily be removed so the actress can then put on the robe
have extra assistants backstage to remove the dress and place the robe

Answer 1

Answer: "have the actress wear the robe under the dress"

The correct answer is have the actress wear the robe under the dress.

Explanation: Costume designers must pay close attention to the length of time an actor has to make a costume change. Costumes must be carefully created for visual effect and for the practicality of costume changes. In this scenario, an intricate 18th century dress could be designed to mask a robe underneath. This would expedite the costume change at no extra cost.

Edge 2022

Answer 2

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