Stagecraft: Costumes and Lighting
Exploring how costume and lighting design contribute to character, mood, and storytelling in theatre.
Key Questions
- Analyze how lighting can change the audience's perception of time, place, or a character's emotion.
- Explain in what ways costumes signal a character's social status, personality, or historical period.
- Design a costume and lighting concept for a character that enhances their dramatic presence.
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