It sounds like you do a very through job. I feel kinda new at this with only
five years under my belt. I do all the reading steps, highlight for wardrobe
descriptions and/or obvious needs that are in the script, track exits and
entrances with time to change intervals and do a full spreadsheet for every
character and their costume needs. I do have trouble getting time with the
director and other section heads - i.e. props and set designer but so far I
have been fortunate that there have been no big conflicts. I've learned to say
"if it doesn't go through my sewing machine, I don't provide it". I second the
"don't take measurements alone" but for a slightly different reason since I'm
never really alone when taking measurements. My problem arose the morning
after measuring a cast of 56 in a three hour period - up -down- up - down -up
-well you get the picture. My quads were so sore for the next 5 days I could
hardly walk, I just hobbled.
You are never alone when there are so many helpful and knowledgeable people
here on this list. I lurk a lot - I read this list almost every day and am
constantly impressed and enlightened by the willingness of so many to share
with all the rest of us.
Thank you to everyone - those who ask and those who answer.
Anniecat> Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:57:21 -0500> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To:
[email protected]> Subject: [h-cost] D P STANDARDS> > To all who've
addressed this question to date: Thank you all so much. I now don't 1) feel all
alone 2) feel so abused.> > Here is some of how I do a design assignment or
project:> > Read the script as early as possible, first for impression then for
content> > Research the author, his era, the era of the play> > Read the script
again for actions of characters> > Line by line read the dialogue for
described, prescribed, and proscribed dress> > Take into account the stage
directions and how or if they apply to the stage being used> > Assess each
character's personality> > Talk to the director> > Prepare drawings for
director's approval> > Check with set design on color, exits-entrances, any
obstructions, need for particular set pieces ( coat rack, etc.)> > I do not
costume actors; I design uniforms for characters (I do take into con!
sideration any physical limitations of the actor)> > On this show I got the
script the afternoon of auditions and was turned on my request for a meeting
with director who said she didn't know what she yet and she'd get back to me -
never happened.> > A starter for, not a standard, a precept to work by :never
take measurements by yourself, always use a chaperone. If working with children
do not use other children for this, always use an adult. Audy> > in the high
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