Costumes and props are important parts of any show! Costumes are the special clothes that actors wear on stage. Props are the objects that actors hold and use during a performance. Together, costumes and props help bring a story to life. They help the audience understand who each character is and what is happening in the story.
There are many kinds of costumes used in shows. Some costumes look like everyday clothes, like a dress or a suit. Other costumes are fancy and sparkly, like a princess gown or a king’s robe. Animal costumes help actors look like cats, lions, or birds. A costume designer is the person who plans and makes all the costumes for a show. They pick the colors, fabrics, and shapes to match each character. Actors in musicals often wear costumes that are easy to move and dance in.
Props are the things actors carry or use on stage. A magic wand, a toy sword, a teacup, or a pretend telephone are all props. Some props are real objects, and some are made just for the show. A prop can be tiny, like a letter, or big, like a throne. The people who find and make props are called prop makers. They work hard to make sure every prop looks right for the story. Without props, actors would have to pretend to hold things that are not there!
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