ABSTRACT
An actor ruefully pointed out recently, as they looked at a costume and design that were completely opposite to what they, after their research and study, thought their character would look like, 'These days the actor's imagination is an increasingly underused resource'. Actors might be challenged with a ten-foot train to maneuver or with corsets, wigs, tights, high-heeled shoes, long gloves, sword belts, buttons and buckles, high collars or ruffs, heavy hats or crowns, and so forth, so make sure that the problems they present are tackled early on and not left to the dress rehearsal. When giving information to the wardrobe department, always be current with all actors' measurements and never lie about their size. When dealing with advance information to the production team, always make sure actors have informed them if they have any allergy or sensitivity to a particular makeup. If actors have any such allergies, it is wise to bring some suitable makeup with them.
