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Cloth Swaths Character
Cloth Swaths Character
Given One Cloth of a usable / transformable size
wear it and create the rest of the character with it.
Established Costume Piece(s)
Established Costume Piece(s)
Character
Character
Given One
or A Few Known General Costume Pieces
Put Them On
Act Out A Character.
Parade, Showcase Walk, Impro Scene
Pieces To A Whole Costume
Pieces To A Whole Costume
On A Shoestring
On A Shoestring
Given A Character Prompt
And A Box Of Costume Pieces
Put Together and assemble a costume as best as you can.
Archetypal Make Up Tutorials
Archetypal Make Up Tutorials
"OLD AGE" MAKE UP
Basic Tutorial Here
"WARRIOR" MAKE UP
Basic Tutorial & Ideas Here
"ZOMBIE" MAKE UP
"WOUNDS & BRUISES" MAKE UP
"ANIME BOY/GIRL" MAKE UP
"Magic Stick" Prop Game
"Magic Stick" Prop Game
Basic Level:
Given a dowel
perform an action that showcases to the audience what the dowel has transformed into.
ie. Use the Dowel like a Bow and Arrow.
"Magic Stick" Prop Game
"Magic Stick" Prop Game
Etude Scene
Etude Scene
Advanced Level:
Given a dowel decide what action you will do with the dowel to transform the stick into something other than a dowel.
i.e. - The Handle Of A TNT Explosives Detonator. Build a short "etude" scene around the action.
I.e. - Two characters are gold mining. The lay out the chord in pantomime. Push down on the "handle" (the stick used as the handle to the TNT explosives detonator) and it blows them back. OR add the idea it doesn't go off and one goes to check on the connection and yells from the mine- "try it again" (or something similar) and it blows and the guy walks back and says "Yup, it's working now."
But the key is that all of the idea for the Etude is created / stacked / stems from the choice of what the "Magic Stick" dowel will be.
Character Costume Prop Activity
Character Costume Prop Activity
WHAT:
A Character Costume Prop is something that is unique and fitting to a character specifically. It can be ordinary like an umbrella but in the case of Mary Poppins, It has magic and is used in a way for whimsy and magic. It is still just an umbrella, but the way she uses it helps us understand Mary Poppins. It could be a stop watch like the White Rabbit. It shows his values, conflict, context, and can help an actor physicalize nervousness by possibly checking it several times and then again... and then... wait.... wait... checks it again.
CHOOSE
1st: What kind of character costume prop best suites your character to bring it to life. How does it highlight a characteristic or need or value or state of being your character is in?
USE
2nd: How can you use the CHARACTER COSTUME PROP to demonstrate your need in the scene, get what you want in your scene, punctuate what you are saying in a scene.
CHOOSE:
Typical - A Child Uses:
Candy, Gameboy, Comic Book, Huge Lollipop, Balloon.
Deep Example::
I used a handkerchief in a court room scene to exaggerate the southern heat and use it to generate sympathy and show my passion for the law because I was a southern Baptist style mannerisms and I used it for dramatic statements. I needed attention and empathy.
Deep Example
A character has a cigarette hanging from their mouth as they speak.
They need comfort
or they constantly think about their addiction. Or They think it makes them look tough.
Known Established Character Example:
Linus has a blanket that he carries around. He needs childhood comfort.
Very Detailed & Over The Top
Very Detailed & Over The Top
Costume Design
Costume Design
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
A Player Is A Mannequin
A Condition Is Set
MOST ________ BUT ___________.
VERY ________ But ALSO ___________.
EXAMPLES:
Most Patriotic But on Limited Budget
Most Patriotic but also futuristic and innovative
Most Thug but also material limitations
Very animalistic and wild but right for the city.
PLAYERS CAN DO THE FOLLOWING TO DEMONSTRATE IDEAS
Spoken Out
Acted Out
Drawn Out
Clippings
Image Search
Music Soundtrack
ALTERNATIVE DESIGN NEED OUTSIDE OF COSTUME
Parade Float
Set Design
Lighting Design
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