Event Sequence:
1. Leave the starting line.
Technicians will have up to 20 seconds to prep before the actor is released from the starting line. Standard prep conventions like “puddling of costumes” and “reverse dressing” are acceptable.
Puddling of costumes refers to the placing of pants, skirt, shoes, etc. on the floor so an actor can step into them quickly.
Reverse dressing occurs when a dresser turns a shirt inside out, places his/her arms into sleeves, grabs hands of the actor and pulls the costume over the actor’s head and onto his/her arms at the same time.
2. After 20 seconds the actor is released from the starting line. Actor will be fully dressed in beginning costume.
Actor will enter even if the technicians are not ready
3. Technicians will assist the actor out of the beginning costume: undo fastening, help lift costume over head, etc.
Note- Actor can help unbuttoning, stepping out, removing shoes, etc. but only if the technicians request it.
4. Assist actor into ending costume. Do fastenings and put on hats/accessories.
5. Properly rehang/store beginning costume.
6. Return to starting line