Handout

Fact Sheet: Costumes and Cosmetics

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Theatre producers in Shakespeare's time didn't have the special effects that are common today, so they had to get creative. Using the handout, pupils explore the topic of costume design. Additionally, readers learn about the stage makeup actors wore in sixteenth-century performances.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Ask small groups to discuss the implications of barring women from acting in plays in medieval London
  • Have individuals research additional costume design practices from the Elizabethan era 
Classroom Considerations
  • Uses British English spelling conventions 
Pros
  • Provides links to additional resources
  • Well-organized and easy to read
Cons
  • Contains minor grammatical errors
Common Core