costume

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Rooted in epic and devotional storytelling, it played out on all-sided stages, driven by heightened voice, gesture and costume.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

They can’t bump into each other or any of the 42 actors also rushing around getting in and out of costume.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

One vendor sold t-shirts with captions proclaiming “LEGEND” alternatively accompanying pictures of Charlie Kirk or, for some reason, Andy Griffith and Don Knotts together in costume from The Andy Griffith Show.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

“The color palette works perfectly with the set,” says Trevor Rush, a manager with costume design and development.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

I was sure Dad wouldn’t wear a costume to help us trick-or-treat, but it turned out I was wrong about that too.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff