COSTUMING

Some costuming suggestions for Live-Action-Roleplaying.

Costuming a play doesn't have to be expensive, but it does have to be well-planned. Here's where to start and what you need to know.

Costuming choices and set design are too often underdeveloped in Shakespearean presentations. Titus Andronicus offers ample opportunity to use ironic counterpoint that upends audience expectations through the use of costume and set design choices.

Costuming is a theater convention used in developing the play's atmosphere. The costumes in the play Hedda Gabler by Henrik Isben play a very important role.

Dragon*Con plays host to several official costuming contests. The Dawn look-alike contest, in particular, drew our interest.

Live-action roleplaying (LARP, for short) allows you to portray your character physically. Costuming adds additional depth to your portrayal. Here are some costuming tips from a long-term LARPer.

Each character was expressed through their costuming. This was conveyed through hair, makeup, clothing, sets, and props such as furniture.

A quick 10 question interview with a CosPlayer.

Sparkly, exotic, sexy- belly dance costumes are a big part of the fun of the dance. However, there are some basic DONTs for costumes- avoid them!

Some tips to keep costume cost low or create a wonderful masterpiece in a fraction of the time.

Raggedy Ann and Andy are popular trick-or-treating costume choices. Adults and children enjoy dressing up as rag dolls for Halloween parties, costume events and trick-or-treating. How can you make your own Raggedy Ann and Andy costumes for Halloween?

A list of my favourite Halloween costumes on AC; including costumes for expecting mothers, for couples, twins, triplets, infants, children, women, men, Historical Periods and Groups.

How can you design a delightful Halloween or themed costume for your horse? Here are several helpful and practical pointers, including many simple equine costume ideas.

A school or community play can be a very exciting (and potentially expensive) undertaking. If you want your actors to be confident and to look professional without breaking the bank, consider some of the following ideas.

Stretch the costume budget by creatively outfitting your next theatrical production

Don't let your misbehaving costume ruin your dance performance! These ideas will prevent that from happening.

Do you want to be Queen Elizabeth for Halloween? Want tips on how to get the historical costumes in your child's play just right?

A play-by-play guide to costuming student and independent films on microscopic budgets.

From casemods to costumes, steampunk has been mentioned a lot lately. If you've been wondering how to put together a basic look to join the gears and goggles set, here's some information.

Your child may want the latest and greatest costume fad in town, but your budget won't stand it. These ideas may help you decide on a great outfit that fits your kid and your budget.

The first professional theater company I designed for taught me one of the primary skills that made my career in the world of theatrical wardrobe and costuming the success it has been: Shortcuts.

Buying perfect Halloween costumes can get pricey -- but you can make it more affordable by using these tips.

The Renaissance period marked a large rise in the middle or merchant class. That is why this is such a popular costuming style of garb at the Renaissance Faires.

a humorous look at parenting, and the agony of whipping up a costume on the spur-of-the-moment for a school dress up day

An overview of some of the opportunities available for those interested in historical reenactment of the first quart of the 19th Century