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Color Theory is essential in costume design to create visual interest and support the story by coordinating the color palette for characters.

Understanding different fabric types is crucial for selecting materials that suit the performance needs, such as flexibility, comfort, and historical accuracy.

Wardrobe budgeting involves allocating funds efficiently for costume creation and maintenance without compromising the design quality.

Quick changes refer to the rapid transformation of a performer's costume to portray different scenes or characters within a short period.

Costume maintenance is ensuring the wardrobe remains in good condition throughout the production, including cleaning, repairs, and alterations.

Fitting sessions are used to tailor costumes to the performers' bodies, ensuring proper fit and comfort for ease of movement.

Period research is gathering accurate historical information on clothing styles, fabric types, and accessories to create authentic costumes for period pieces.

Character study in costume design involves analyzing the script and character backgrounds to create visual identities that match their personalities and story arcs.

A costume plot is a chart that tracks the costumes each actor wears in every scene, aiding in organization and ensuring consistency.

Managing the wardrobe crew includes overseeing the tasks of dressers, seamstresses, and other personnel involved in the upkeep of costumes.

Accurate measurement methods are essential in costume design to create well-fitting costumes and minimize the need for alterations.

Distressing techniques are used to give costumes an aged, worn, or damaged look to suit the character's situation and setting.

Fabric dyeing allows costume designers to achieve specific colors and shades that may not be readily available or to show character development.

Costume props are items characters carry or wear that are crucial to their role and the storyline, often requiring special attention to detail.

Laundry management involves organizing, cleaning, and maintaining the costumes' appearance and hygiene during the production run.

Tech rehearsals are where the lighting, sound, costume, and set changes are tested and coordinated with the performance to ensure technical precision.

Theatrical makeup complements costumes to help create a character's appearance, using techniques that withstand stage lighting and conditions.

Styling and accessories, including wigs, jewelry, and hats, complete a costume and add depth to a character's visual portrayal.

Wardrobe management must include health and safety practices to protect the crew and performers, working with potentially hazardous equipment and materials.