Activities & Resources
Activities
Dressing the Character
Character descriptions help you to browse The Secret Life of
Costumes collection online. (For Teachers, Students, Theatre lovers)
The Costume Sketch
Design and present a costume sketch for a character from a play; activity for individual work or small groups if extensions are used. (For Teachers)
Activities For All
The following are activities that a parent, student or theatre lover could do individually, or initiate and share:
- I, Costume
- Go to the Gallery!
- Off to the Library!
- Get into Historical Fiction
- Make your own silhouette
- Make your Own Costume
- Search the Web
Silhouettes
A costume designer can differentiate among historical eras by looking at the shape of bodies in clothing. Can you do the same?
Quizzes:
Resources
Creative, Low-Cost Costuming Ideas
Here are some ideas to help get your started with your own productions or ones you’re involved with at school.
The Secret Life of Costumes Backstage: The Dresser's Point of View
An interesting "dance" goes on backstage. It ensures that onstage activity runs smoothly. Learn about it here.
Glossary of Terms
Brush up on your theatre lingo with this glossary of terms.
