THE OCTAVIO CARLIN AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN COSTUME DESIGN
Sponsored by Teatro De La O
Description
The Octavio Carlin Award for Excellence in Costume Design is geared toward rewarding the costume designer that thinks outside the box. Its not so much judging the costumes based on how elaborate a design is but how creatively that design is executed and whether it melds into the overall design concept of the show.
Qualifications
To qualify for the award, the show must use a minimum of 5 costumes within the course of the performance which could either be worn by one performer in the case of a one person show or multiple performers. The show must be fully registered and in good standing with the Hollywood Fringe Festival. In addition, complementary tickets must be offered to the adjudicators.
Methodology
A panel of 3 judges all a part of the Teatro De La O Family will attend a performance and score each set of criteria on a scale of 1 -5 with 5 being the highest.
1. Creative use of costumes.
2. Whether the costume fits the time period of the show
3. How structurally sound a costume is built.
4. Look and Feel of a costume. Does the costume design fit in with the overall look and feel of the show.
5. Whether the actors are able to move freely in their respective costume.
Reward
An award certificate plus a free design consultation with Octavio Carlin.
