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 ==Costumes==
 === History and Method ===
-Costumes are very important in transforming an actor into the character they are playing. Costumes are also used to set the scene of the play. For example, Victorian Era costumes will make the show appear to be set in the Victorian Era. Costumes have been used since the ancient Greeks and Romans. Greek theater was a sacred place and often sacrifices were made on the altar in the center of the stage before the show. A show would take place once a year on a day of celebration of the god worshiped in the temple. According to the Greek culture, the god would be present the whole day of the show and the performance was considered a sacred duty which was paid for by the wealthy. In order to act in the play, the actors had to be totally pure for they were channeling their character. Actors would use a staff and wear a wreath to convey this. The actors would wear red ornamental cloaks and stone masks that belonged to the treasure or the sanctuary, these were early props (Stricker, 1955) (Bieber, 1971)<ref> Stricker, B. (1955). The Origin of the Greek Theatre. The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology,41, 34-47. doi:10.2307/3855235</ref>. <ref>Bieber, M. (1971). The History of the Greek and Roman theater. Princeton: Princeton University Press. </ref> Not only did the actors have to be in a state of purity, only the clean and pure public could attend this performance. They too would wear decorative cloaks and wreaths to celebrate the sacred day. Costumes were very important to conveying the story due to the fact that it would reveal the gender and social status of the character. Costumes in the Roman theater overlapped quite a bit int that a cloak’s color denoted the status and sex or the character. They also wore masks. During the Elizabethan Era, clothing played a significant part to one's status in society. There were many laws dictating what a person could wear, so many plays had their actors wear clothes of the vernacular for the character. Therefore, the actors of queens and kings wore costumes that reflected that status and those of less important roles wore their own clothing. For plays that took place during the Roman and ancient Greek eras, actors wore togas over their normal clothes. Since costumes were very expensive, many companies reused old costumes (Costumes and Cosmetics, 2013, p. 1) . <ref> Costumes and Cosmetics. (2013) (1st ed.). London. Retrieved from https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/uploads/files/2014/01/costumes_cosmetics.pdf</ref><br>  <br>
+Costumes are very important in transforming an actor into the character they are playing. Costumes are also used to set the scene of the play. For example, Victorian Era costumes will make the show appear to be set in the Victorian Era. Costumes have been used since the ancient Greeks and Romans. Greek theater was a sacred place and often sacrifices were made on the altar in the center of the stage before the show. A show would take place once a year on a day of celebration of the god worshiped in the temple. According to the Greek culture, the god would be present the whole day of the show and the performance was considered a sacred duty which was paid for by the wealthy. In order to act in the play, the actors had to be totally pure for they were channeling their character. Actors would use a staff and wear a wreath to convey this. The actors would wear red ornamental cloaks and stone masks that belonged to the treasure or the sanctuary, these were early props (Stricker, 1955) (Bieber, 1971)<ref> Stricker, B. (1955). The Origin of the Greek Theatre. The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology,41, 34-47. doi:10.2307/3855235</ref>. <ref>Bieber, M. (1971). The History of the Greek and Roman theater. Princeton: Princeton University Press. </ref> Not only did the actors have to be in a state of purity, only the clean and pure public could attend this performance. They too would wear decorative cloaks and wreaths to celebrate the sacred day. Costumes were very important to conveying the story due to the fact that it would reveal the gender and social status of the character. Costumes in the Roman theater overlapped quite a bit int that a cloak’s color denoted the status and sex or the character. They also wore masks. During the Elizabethan Era, clothing played a significant part to one's status in society. There were many laws dictating what a person could wear, so many plays had their actors wear clothes of the vernacular for the character. Therefore, the actors of queens and kings wore costumes that reflected that status and those of less important roles wore their own clothing. For plays that took place during the Roman and ancient Greek eras, actors wore togas over their normal clothes. Since costumes were very expensive, many companies reused old costumes (Costumes and Cosmetics, 2013, p. 1) . <ref> Costumes and Cosmetics. (2013) (1st ed.). London. Retrieved from https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/uploads/files/2014/01/costumes_cosmetics.pdf</ref>
-[[File: times-square-1457783_640.jpg|x250px|right|frameless|thumb| Major NY Shows]] BruceEmmerling. (2016). Broadway photograph. Licensed under Creative Commons Zero on Pixabay.com
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-<ref> BruceEmmerling. (2016, June 15). Broadway [Photograph]. Retrieved from: https://pixabay.com/en/times-square-new-york-manhattan-1457783/ </ref>
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 Today costumes are designed by costume designers, who work closely with the director to make the director’s vision come to fruition. They often need to do a lot of research into who the character is and what time period he or she comes from. This research creates an authenticity to the character. A character wearing a crop top and a pair of short shorts would not be taken for women of status in the Victorian Era. The costume creates the character and that costume is iconic. Who would Glinda from "Wicked" be without her extravagant happy dresses? The costumes are more than just the clothing the actors are wearing. They include the shoes and accessories that are paired with the outfit. Costumes are meant to be used as an extension of the actor, which means that if two characters are polar opposites, their outfits will be totally different. It adds to the depth of the character. The costume designer then creates sketches of their proposed idea to share with the director. These costumes are then either approved or sent back with critiques. After the costume designs are approved, there is a lot of work to be done (Nusim, 2017) (Landis, 2014).  <ref> Nusim, R. (2017). Character by Design (1st ed.). ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES. Retrieved from https://www.oscars.org/sites/oscars/files/costumes_and_makeup_activites_guide.pdf </ref><ref> Landis, D. (2014). COSTUME DESIGN DEFINING CHARACTER (1st ed.). The Oscars. Retrieved from https://www.oscars.org/sites/oscars/files/teachersguide-costumedesign-2015.pdf</ref>
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 ===Fabrics===
-[[File: towel-1838210_640.jpg|x250px|right|frameless|thumb| Different Fabrics]]
+{{Infobox
 Costumes come in many different shapes, sizes, and fabrics. This is one of the first things a designer has to think about when designing a costume. The material can affect the character’s movement, the actor’s comfort, the time period, and so much more. Fabric choice comes with much consideration and it is very difficult to choose with so many different fabric choices. One of the first fabrics of choice is wool. It is a fabric known for its warmth and itchiness, which is made from a variety of sheep furs. Even though many find wool to be itchy, wool comes in a variety of different types and not all of them are itchy. The fabric is very spongy and an insulator, but the reason many like wool is its ability to absorb up to 30 percent of its weight in water and not feel wet. Along with its water holding ability, wool is also dirt, tear, and flame resistant. This fabric may be worn by a character who is a sheep farmer in Ireland. Another natural and widely used fabric is cotton. It is a light, cool, and soft material that is used often. Cotton comes from the cotton plant and is stronger wet than dry. It can withstand high temperatures and is more breathable than wool.  Silk is another fabric used in theater. It is a natural fiber that is spun by silkworms and is considered a fabric of wealth and success. Silk absorbs moisture in the summer and is warm in the winter, which makes it perfect to wear on stage. Due to its ability to retain moisture, silk is easily dyed and shapes well to a person’s body. Linen, not to be confused with cotton, is another widely used fabric. It is produced from the fiber of the flax stalk and is two to three times stronger than cotton. Linen has a unique luster that comes from its inherent nature and is easily dyed. Other fabrics that are synthetic and likewise also cheaper include polyester, rayon, acetate, and nylon. They have many of the same characteristics of natural fabrics, but they are less natural and prone to wrinkle, stain, and shrinkage (Caver, 2012, p. 306- 309).<ref>Carver, Rita Kogler. Stagecraft Fundamentals Second Edition: A Guide And Reference For Theatrical Production. 2nd ed. Burlington, MA and Jordan Hill, Oxford, UK: Focal Press, 2012. Print. </ref>
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-Image:makeup-brush-1746322_640.jpg|''Brushes''
+Image:makeup-brush-1746322_640.jpg|''Brushes'' <br> Kinkate. (2016). Makeup Brushes photograph. Licensed under Creative Commons Zero on Pixabay.com
 Image:creme.JPG|'' Ben Nye crème foundations (Carver, 2012, p.340 FIG.13.9)''
-Image:cosmetics-259181_640.jpg|''Highlighter and Brushes''
+Image:cosmetics-259181_640.jpg|''Highlighter and Brushes'' <br> Stux. (2014). Makeup photograph. Licensed under Creative Commons Zero on Pixabay.com
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+|label1= Blindphoto. (2017). Collie photograph. Licensed under Creative Commons Zero on Pixabay.com
-|data1= royalty free image
+|data1= <ref> Blindphoto. (2017, Jan 15). Collie [Photograph]. Retrieved from: https://pixabay.com/en/dog-nose-snout-head-animal-close-2286773/ </ref>
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+|label1= Yummymoon. (2014). Bottle photograph. Licensed under Creative Commons Zero on Pixabay.com
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+|data1= <ref> Yummymoon. (2014, December 16). Bottle [Photograph]. Retrieved from: https://pixabay.com/en/glass-a-bottle-of-simplicity-studio-565914/ </ref>royalty free image
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+|label1= ArtsyBee. (2017). Vintage Couch photograph. Licensed under Creative Commons Zero on Pixabay.com
-|data1= royalty free image
+|data1= <ref> ArtsyBee. (2017, February 22). Vintage Couch [Photograph]. Retrieved from: https://pixabay.com/en/couch-sofa-vintage-furniture-sit-1952921/  </ref>
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+|label1= Prawny. (2016). Stretcher photograph. Licensed under Creative Commons Zero on Pixabay.com
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+|data1= <ref> Prawny. (2016, September 22). Stretcher [Photograph]. Retrieved from: https://pixabay.com/en/vintage-old-old-fashioned-antique-1636373/ </ref>
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 ==Costumes==
 === History and Method ===
-Costumes are very important in transforming an actor into the character they are playing. Costumes are also used to set the scene of the play. For example, Victorian Era costumes will make the show appear to be set in the Victorian Era. Costumes have been used since the ancient Greeks and Romans. Greek theater was a sacred place and often sacrifices were made on the altar in the center of the stage before the show. A show would take place once a year on a day of celebration of the god worshiped in the temple. According to the Greek culture, the god would be present the whole day of the show and the performance was considered a sacred duty which was paid for by the wealthy. In order to act in the play, the actors had to be totally pure for they were channeling their character. Actors would use a staff and wear a wreath to convey this. The actors would wear red ornamental cloaks and stone masks that belonged to the treasure or the sanctuary, these were early [[Theater in London#Props| props]] (Stricker, 1955) (Bieber, 1971)<ref> Stricker, B. (1955). The Origin of the Greek Theatre. The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology,41, 34-47. doi:10.2307/3855235</ref>. <ref>Bieber, M. (1971). The History of the Greek and Roman theater. Princeton: Princeton University Press. </ref> Not only did the actors have to be in a state of purity, only the clean and pure public could attend this performance. They too would wear decorative cloaks and wreaths to celebrate the sacred day. Costumes were very important to conveying the story due to the fact that it would reveal the gender and social status of the character. Costumes in the Roman theater overlapped quite a bit int that a cloak’s color denoted the status and sex or the character. They also wore masks. During the Elizabethan Era, clothing played a significant part to one's status in society. There were many laws dictating what a person could wear, so many plays had their actors wear clothes of the vernacular for the character. Therefore, the actors of queens and kings wore costumes that reflected that status and those of less important roles wore their own clothing. For plays that took place during the Roman and ancient Greek eras, actors wore togas over their normal clothes. Since costumes were very expensive, many companies reused old costumes (Costumes and Cosmetics, 2013, p. 1) . <ref> Costumes and Cosmetics. (2013) (1st ed.). London. Retrieved from https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/uploads/files/2014/01/costumes_cosmetics.pdf</ref><br>  <br>
+Costumes are very important in transforming an actor into the character they are playing. Costumes are also used to set the scene of the play. For example, Victorian Era costumes will make the show appear to be set in the Victorian Era. Costumes have been used since the ancient Greeks and Romans. Greek theater was a sacred place and often sacrifices were made on the altar in the center of the stage before the show. A show would take place once a year on a day of celebration of the god worshiped in the temple. According to the Greek culture, the god would be present the whole day of the show and the performance was considered a sacred duty which was paid for by the wealthy. In order to act in the play, the actors had to be totally pure for they were channeling their character. Actors would use a staff and wear a wreath to convey this. The actors would wear red ornamental cloaks and stone masks that belonged to the treasure or the sanctuary, these were early props (Stricker, 1955) (Bieber, 1971)<ref> Stricker, B. (1955). The Origin of the Greek Theatre. The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology,41, 34-47. doi:10.2307/3855235</ref>. <ref>Bieber, M. (1971). The History of the Greek and Roman theater. Princeton: Princeton University Press. </ref> Not only did the actors have to be in a state of purity, only the clean and pure public could attend this performance. They too would wear decorative cloaks and wreaths to celebrate the sacred day. Costumes were very important to conveying the story due to the fact that it would reveal the gender and social status of the character. Costumes in the Roman theater overlapped quite a bit int that a cloak’s color denoted the status and sex or the character. They also wore masks. During the Elizabethan Era, clothing played a significant part to one's status in society. There were many laws dictating what a person could wear, so many plays had their actors wear clothes of the vernacular for the character. Therefore, the actors of queens and kings wore costumes that reflected that status and those of less important roles wore their own clothing. For plays that took place during the Roman and ancient Greek eras, actors wore togas over their normal clothes. Since costumes were very expensive, many companies reused old costumes (Costumes and Cosmetics, 2013, p. 1) . <ref> Costumes and Cosmetics. (2013) (1st ed.). London. Retrieved from https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/uploads/files/2014/01/costumes_cosmetics.pdf</ref><br>  <br>
-[[File: times-square-1457783_640.jpg|x250px|right|frameless|thumb| Major NY Shows]]
+[[File: times-square-1457783_640.jpg|x250px|right|frameless|thumb| Major NY Shows]] BruceEmmerling. (2016). Broadway photograph. Licensed under Creative Commons Zero on Pixabay.com
 Today costumes are designed by costume designers, who work closely with the director to make the director’s vision come to fruition. They often need to do a lot of research into who the character is and what time period he or she comes from. This research creates an authenticity to the character. A character wearing a crop top and a pair of short shorts would not be taken for women of status in the Victorian Era. The costume creates the character and that costume is iconic. Who would Glinda from "Wicked" be without her extravagant happy dresses? The costumes are more than just the clothing the actors are wearing. They include the shoes and accessories that are paired with the outfit. Costumes are meant to be used as an extension of the actor, which means that if two characters are polar opposites, their outfits will be totally different. It adds to the depth of the character. The costume designer then creates sketches of their proposed idea to share with the director. These costumes are then either approved or sent back with critiques. After the costume designs are approved, there is a lot of work to be done (Nusim, 2017) (Landis, 2014).  <ref> Nusim, R. (2017). Character by Design (1st ed.). ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES. Retrieved from https://www.oscars.org/sites/oscars/files/costumes_and_makeup_activites_guide.pdf </ref><ref> Landis, D. (2014). COSTUME DESIGN DEFINING CHARACTER (1st ed.). The Oscars. Retrieved from https://www.oscars.org/sites/oscars/files/teachersguide-costumedesign-2015.pdf</ref>
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 Image:figs-1620590_640.jpg|''Edible Props'' <br> Couleur. (2016). Fig photograph. Licensed under Creative Commons Zero on Pixabay.com
 Image: burning-money-2113914_640.jpg|''Flammable Prop'' <br> Intellectual. (2017). Prop photograph. Licensed under Creative Commons Zero on Pixabay.com
 Image: glasses-543117_640.jpg|''Glasses'' <br> Timbo84. (2014). Glasses photograph. Licensed under Creative Commons Zero on Pixabay.com
-<ref> Timbo84. (2014, November 23). Glasses [Photograph].Retrieved from: https://pixabay.com/en/glasses-ray-ban-black-sehhilfe-543117/ </ref>
+</gallery> <ref> Couleur. (2016, August 25). Fig [Photograph]. Retrieved from: https://pixabay.com/en/figs-red-coward-fruit-fruits-sweet-1620590/ </ref> <ref> Intellectual. (2017, January 24). Prop [Photograph].Retrieved from: https://pixabay.com/en/burning-money-dollars-cash-flame-2113914/ </ref> <ref> Timbo84. (2014, November 23). Glasses [Photograph].Retrieved from: https://pixabay.com/en/glasses-ray-ban-black-sehhilfe-543117/ </ref>
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 Props, simply put, are pieces of property of the theater company that enhances the set and story. It comes as no surprise that "prop" is just the shortening of property. Props range from elaborate falling chandeliers to plain coffee cups. It is an umbrella term for anything that is portable on stage and does not fall into any other category. Ironically, food and drink consumed on stage fall under the category of a prop. They are used to enhance the plot and characters or the show.  Props have been used since the beginning of theater, most notably in Greek and Roman use of masks (Bieber, 1961, p.) <ref> Bieber, M. (1961). The history of the Greek and Roman theater: 2d ed., rev. and enl. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press. </ref> However, there is not a lot of history on props as they are often less memorable than a costume or wig, despite that many times they are the height of the tension or excitement in a show. Andrew Sofer demonstrates this best with the use of a prop gun as the medium of drama for a show’s plot. He uses the example of Henrik Ibsen’s “Hedda Gabler” to show the double meaning between killing time and how Hedda must kill herself to end time (Sofer, 2003 p. 167- 203). <ref> Sofer, A. (2003). The stage life of props. Ann Arbor, MI: Univ. of Michigan Press. </ref> He does an in-depth analysis of the symbolism of gun usage in different shows to kill not only one’s self but also all that it represented. One can see that props have a special place on a show’s stage and are necessary to communicate ideas important to the plot.
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-Image:figs-1620590_640.jpg|''Edible Props'' Couleur. (2016). Fig photograph. Licensed under Creative Commons Zero on Pixabay.com
+Image:figs-1620590_640.jpg|''Edible Props'' <br> Couleur. (2016). Fig photograph. Licensed under Creative Commons Zero on Pixabay.com
 <ref> Couleur. (2016, August 25). Fig [Photograph]. Retrieved from: https://pixabay.com/en/figs-red-coward-fruit-fruits-sweet-1620590/ </ref>
-Image: burning-money-2113914_640.jpg|''Flammable Prop''Intellectual. (2017). Prop photograph. Licensed under Creative Commons Zero on Pixabay.com
+Image: burning-money-2113914_640.jpg|''Flammable Prop'' <br> Intellectual. (2017). Prop photograph. Licensed under Creative Commons Zero on Pixabay.com
 <ref> Intellectual. (2017, January 24). Prop [Photograph].Retrieved from: https://pixabay.com/en/burning-money-dollars-cash-flame-2113914/ </ref>
-Image: glasses-543117_640.jpg|''Glasses'' Timbo84. (2014). Glasses photograph. Licensed under Creative Commons Zero on Pixabay.com
+Image: glasses-543117_640.jpg|''Glasses'' <br> Timbo84. (2014). Glasses photograph. Licensed under Creative Commons Zero on Pixabay.com
 <ref> Timbo84. (2014, November 23). Glasses [Photograph].Retrieved from: https://pixabay.com/en/glasses-ray-ban-black-sehhilfe-543117/ </ref>

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 <ref> Intellectual. (2017, January 24). Prop [Photograph].Retrieved from: https://pixabay.com/en/burning-money-dollars-cash-flame-2113914/ </ref>
-Image: glasses-543117_640.jpg|''Glasses''
+Image: glasses-543117_640.jpg|''Glasses'' Timbo84. (2014). Glasses photograph. Licensed under Creative Commons Zero on Pixabay.com
-Timbo84. (2014). Glasses photograph. Licensed under Creative Commons Zero on Pixabay.com
+<ref> Timbo84. (2014, November 23). Glasses [Photograph].Retrieved from: https://pixabay.com/en/glasses-ray-ban-black-sehhilfe-543117/ </ref>
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Justine Roy
Katharine Conroy
{{Infobox |title = Theater in London |bodystyle..."