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Task 2: Costumes

Now that you know where you are going to have this party, you must decide what the dress code is. What will the guests wear and why?
Click here to examine the sketches and finished products of costumes in a production of Romeo and Juliet. First look at the sketches of costumes and then pictures of the actual costumes used in the stage production.
1.Why did the costume designers choose these designs for Benvolio, Romeo, Juliet, Tybalt, Lady Capulet, and Mercution?
2. How to the sketches compare to the reality of the costume in the production?
3. How does the setting interact with the costumes? Do you see a coherence between the set and the costumes?

When you are finished click here to look at more sketches of costumes from other companies.

Now let's look at some other costume ideas to consider:

Compare the costumes to the right with the ones below.

What are the differences in approach to costume between the two stagings?
What are the reasons for choosing a particular costume for a specific character?
How does costume reflect on the tone of the party?

What are some reasons for choosing traditional costumes versus interpretive costumes?

What is the importance of color in the costumes?

Click here to learn about the symbolism of colors.

After deciding the types of costumes you want as the dress code for the party, put them into a form that is acceptable for the portfolio.

This part of the portfolio should contain:

1. Pictures from from the internet that exemplify the ideas you want to convey. Provide costume ideas for Romeo, Juliet, Mercutio, Lady Capulet, and Tybalt. Use concepts from several pictures to convey you ideas.
2. Specific colors that guests will wear to the party and why. Once again be sure to mention specific colors for Romeo, Juliet, Mercutio, Lady Capulet, and Tybalt.
3. A 200 word essay briefly describing why you chose the costumes you did?

Click here to look at more costumes and get more ideas.

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