For anyone producing costumes on a small budget, whether for schools, colleges or amateur, semi-professional or professional groups, this basic introduction offers practical advice for every kind of play, together with drawings, diagrams and patterns from which to work. It includes sections onm Greek plays, medieval miracles and mysteries, Shakespeare, 17th-century, 18th-century, Victorian and Edwardian costume. each section covers the details of men's and women's clothes and accessories, as well as methods for adapting and simplifying the style of the period.

Costumes for the Stage

JACKSON, SHEILA

Parenting & Relationships

Methuen Drama

BOOK. Costuming. "Simple Stage Costumes and How to Make Them."

Simple Stage Costumes and How to Make Them

Studio Vista / Dutton Pictureback

Costumes for the Stage is essential for anyone producing costumes on a small budget, whether for schools, colleges, or amateur, semi-professional, or professional groups. This second edition features expanded text and new illustrations. Beginning with a basic introduction to the changing shape of clothes, the book provides practical advice for every kind of play, together with drawings, diagrams and patterns from which to work. It includes sections on Greek plays, medieval miracles and mysteries, Shakespeare, seventeenth-century, eighteenth-century, Victorian, and Edwardian costume. Each section covers the details of men's and women's clothes and accessories, as well as methods for adapting and simplifying the style of the period.

Literature & Fiction

Dramas & Plays

Fitzhenry & Whiteside Ltd

Costumes for the stage: A complete handbook for every kind of play

Costumes for the Stage is essential for anyone producing costumes on a small budget, whether for schools, colleges, or amateur, semi-professional, or professional groups. This second edition features expanded text and new illustrations. Beginning with a basic introduction to the changing shape of clothes, the book provides practical advice for every kind of play, together with drawings, diagrams and patterns from which to work. It includes sections on Greek plays, medieval miracles and mysteries, Shakespeare, seventeenth-century, eighteenth-century, Victorian, and Edwardian costume. Each section covers the details of men's and women's clothes and accessories, as well as methods for adapting and simplifying the style of the period.

Costumes for the Stage: A Complete Handbook for Every Kind of Play

Humor & Entertainment

New Amsterdam Books

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Family Relationships

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

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Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

Here is another feast of ideas and practical information from the author of Costumes for the Stage for anyone who needs to dress a drama production on a tight budget or by the simplest means. Sheila Jackson's first book has been in constant demand for over a decade. Now, in addition to developing some of her earlier ideas in areas such as historical cosutme and fabrics, she covers exciting new ground with sections on animal and bird costumes, musical and dance, ethnic costume, headdresses and accessories, plus advice on design and how to manage a costume plan, a section especially for schools, and another dealing with costume for video. Over seventy-five pages of her own lively line drawings, diagrams and patterns illustrate the text throughout.

More Costumes for the Stage

This updated edition of Costumes for the Stage aims at simplicity in all aspects of designing and making costumes. It is designed primarily for those who need to dress plays on a small budget, whether for amateur, semi-professional, or professional groups. Starting with five pages illustrating the basic shapes of each period, Sheila Jackson provides practical advice for every kind of play, together with drawings, diagrams, and patterns from which to work. Included are sections on Greek plays, medieval miracles and mysteries, Shakespeare, seventeenth century, eighteenth century, Victorian and Edwardian costume, the twenties and thirties, and the present day. Each section covers the details of men's and women's clothes (hats, collars, shoes, jewelry, etc.) as well as methods for adapting and simplifying the style of the period. There are also sections on pantomimes and musicals, pageants and school plays, and invaluable advice on underwear, fabrics, measurements and fitting, the use of color, and simple ways to make masks, crowns, and decorations. The revised edition features expanded text and new illustrations. Hundreds of line drawings and no-nonsense, authoritative text combine to make this an essential book of costume design.

Jot & Click

Children's Books

Humor

Savanna Publishing, LLC

In this book, the author provides ideas and practical information for anyone who needs to dress a stage production. The author develops some of the elements in her first book, such as historical costume and its application and also covers new ground with sections on festivals, opera and dance, ethnic costume, headgear, props and accessories and animal costumes, plus advice on costing and managing a costume plan. The book is aimed at drama groups, schools and aspiring designers.

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Costumes for the Stage

Simple Stage Costumes and How to Make Them

Costumes for the Stage

Costumes for the Stage: A Complete Handbook for Every Kind of Play

Barack Obama on Fatherhood: The Most Important Speeches on Fatherhood from Our 44th President

Barack Obama on Teachers and Education: The Most Important Speeches on Education from Our 44th President

More Costumes for the Stage

Costumes for the Stage: A Complete Handbook for Every Kind of Play

Jot & Click

More Costumes for the Stage