{"product_id":"the-costume-supervisors-toolkit-9781138182585","title":"The Costume Supervisors Toolkit","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Costume Supervisor's Toolkit\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePride’s research and development of the book is not only exceptionally thorough, but accurate and relevant to the role of costume supervisor. As a practical guide, the book takes a detailed, logical approach to exploring and clarifying the role of the costume supervisor in the theatrical costume production process. By using a methodology based on comprehensive interviews with working practitioners, Pride has ensured that the information presented is based on the experiences of working practitioners at the top of their profession.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Corinne Heskett, \u003ci\u003eStudies in Costume \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/i\u003e, Volume 5 Number 2, 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Illustrations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword by Carol Lingwood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of contributors:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Costume Supervisor as Facilitator\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStructure of the Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 What does a Costume Supervisor do? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Theatre Team Structure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDefining the Role\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Different Types and Genres of Production\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge Scale Production of a Classic Twentieth Century Play\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChallenges Presented to the Costume Supervisor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eModern British Musical Pantomime in a Large Provincial Theatre\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChallenges Presented to the Costume Supervisor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStudent Faculty Production of a Restoration Comedy in a Site Responsive Venue\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChallenges Presented to the Costume Supervisor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Developing Good Communication Skills\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGetting Hired\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst Design Meeting with Director, Designer and Production manager\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eListening\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Setting Up Your Team\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeadership\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCostume Roles and Responsibilities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSetting up the Finance and Cash Flow for Your Production\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Budgeting\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreating a Costing Sheet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEstimating Fabric Quantities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccessing Cash for Shopping Expeditions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReceipt Management\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePurchase Orders\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6 First Rehearsal and creating the Costume Bible\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst Rehearsal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaking Accurate Measurements and Etiquette Rules to be Observed When Measuring Actors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecording Information in the Costume Bible\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Sourcing: Construct, Hire or Buy? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCostume Hire Stores\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShopping\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Managing the Rehearsal Process\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFittings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreating a Calm Fitting Space\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Pre- tech rehearsal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTech Week\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorking with the Running Wardrobe Team\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEpilogue: Final Thoughts \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendices\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix 1 Fabric Identification Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix 2 The Costume Supervisor’s Contract\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix 3 Gender Specific Measurement Forms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTable Appendix.3.1 [Male Measurement Form] \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTable Appendix.3.2 [Female Measurement Form]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix 4 Sizing Guides\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTable Appendix.4.1 [Male Suit Size Guide] \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTable Appendix.4.2 [Female Size Guide] \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTable Appendix.4.3[Shoe size Guide] \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTable Appendix.4.4 [Glove size Guide]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix 5 Basic Excel Instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBibliography: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNotes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction Credits: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlossary of Terms: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUseful Addresses: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndex: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Illustrations with Figure Captions, Cases, Illustrations, or Tables\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthors Biography\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019461296471,"sku":"9781138182585","price":35.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138182585.jpg?v=1750780344","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-costume-supervisors-toolkit-9781138182585","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}