Costume and Design for Devised and Physical Theatre

Description

Costumes designed and made for devised or physical drama, for contemporary circus or for dance, differ radically from the more traditional costume work produced for naturalistic performance. For those working in the field - whether professional or student - these differences present challenges that this book seeks to highlight and explain while offering effective solutions to overcome them. .The differences between designing for scripted and for devised work .The specialized designing, cutting and making, and fitting of costumes for dance, circus and other physical work .The role of the designer/maker in the devising company .Design invention in the rehearsal room .The management of both time and budget with the late changes that happen with devised work .The breadth of different skills used in the work for performance AUTHOR: Tina Bicat has worked for the Royal National Theatre, New York City Ballet, English National Opera and regional theatre around England. Her work has included large-scale productions with casts of hundreds, one-man shows, giant puppets, masks and carnival effects. She also works with the drama students of St Mary's University College at Strawberry Hill. SELLING POINTS: .A Practical guide .Outlines the differences between designing for scripted and devised work .Practical information an illustrations to help the designer, maker, performer, director and all interested in the way costume helps the performer and audience. .Great illustrations ILLUSTRATIONS: 71 colour photos

Tina Bicat's work with theatre, dance, circus and carnival ranges from one-man shows to productions with casts of hundreds. As well as more traditional costume and set design, she has specialized in costumes devised and made with the actor in rehearsal, and with puppets, objects, instruments, transformations, tricks and special effects. She combines freelance design for professional performance with her work with students in the drama department of St Mary's University College, Twickenham.