Costumes

Oklahoma Costume Information

Costume Director:   Ms. Tamara Winden        twinden@comcast.net

GENERAL INFORMATION

·         Costumes are due to school Tuesday February 20.  Tuesday February 20 will be a dress rehearsal. You will leave your costume at Chippewa.

·         If you have your costume before that date you can bring it in to show me or send a photo to my email but you will not be able to leave it at Chippewa.

·         All costume pieces must be labeled with your name (masking tape works great)

·         All clothing items must be on a hanger and preferably in a garment bag, if they will fit. Target has plastic garment bags two in a package for $4.99. They are in the laundry section. Do not bring a heavy garment bag, our costume racks cannot handle the excess weight.

·         All shoes, hats and other items that cannot be hung up should be in a paper bag or duffle with your name on the bag.

·         Costumes will be provided for the principal parts as listed below.

·         All chorus actors are responsible for obtaining their own costumes.

·         There is no need to spend a lot of money or rent a costume but we do want everyone to look their parts.

·         Remember school dress code applies to costumes.  

·         Deodorant!!!

COSTUME RULES:

·         No eating and drinking in costume!  NO EXCEPTIONS! 

·         No food or drink in the dressing rooms.

·         Please apply make-up at the make-up table not in the dressing rooms.        

·         Please do not touch costumes or props that are not yours.

·         Costume pieces must be hung up after wearing and not stuffed into a bag.

COSTUME STYLE

·         Oklahoma takes place in the 1800’s. Women wore long dresses, girls wore shorter dresses with tights and men wore jeans or work pants and western clothing. Our show takes place in the late spring summer so light colored clothing is preferred. Short or long sleeves are ok.

·         For chorus members, think about your characters age.  Make sure your costume is appropriate for the character you are to portray.

·         Make sure your costume allows you to move appropriately so you can perform the choreography. Make sure any costume pieces such as hats will stay put when dancing.

CHORUS WOMEN

Shoes	·         Character shoes or flats (with rubber bands to keep them on) or jazz dance shoes. Even an ankle height boot would work if it looks the period. ·         No high heels other than character shoes. ·         You need to be able to run and dance in your shoes.
Hosiery	·         All female actors must have nylons or tights. Nude color or light colored to match your dress are preferred.
Costume	·         Ankle length long dress or skirt with blouse ·         Light colors preferred ·         Skirt needs to be wide enough for dancing (can you kick your leg up above your waist?) ·         Hats optional ·         If you are in more than one scene, then a change in costume would be nice (change blouse or skirt, add a shawl, hat or apron, etc.)

CHORUS GIRLS

Shoes	·         Low character shoes or flats (with rubber bands ot keep them on) or jazz dance shoes. Even an ankle height boot would work if it looks the period. ·         No high heels other than character shoes. ·         You need to be able to run and dance in your shoes.
Hosiery	·         All female actors must have nylons or tights, for girls, colored opaque tights are preferred.
Costume	·         Calf length dress or skirt with blouse. Sailor style would be fabulous if you can find it. ·         Light colors preferred ·         Skirt needs to be wide enough for dancing (can you kick your leg up above your waist?) ·         Hats optional ·         Bloomers or petticoat preferred but not required. Wear shorts under your dress if you do not have bloomers or a petticoat. ·         If you are in more than one scene then a change in costume would be nice (change blouse or skirt, add a shawl, hat or apron, etc.)

MEN

Shoes	·         Cowboy boots or work boot
Hosiery	·         Any color socks
Costume	·         Plain straight legged jeans or older looking work pant. No holes in the jeans and no low-riders. ·         Western style shirt (best), plaid or stripped button down (good), plain colored (not white or black) button down (ok). ·         Bandana ·         Ribbon bow tie for barn dance scene ·         Optional accessories: vest, suspenders, cowboy hat ·         If you are in more than one scene, then a change in costume would be nice (change shirt or pants, add hat, vest, suspenders, etc.)

SPECIAL CHORUS PARTS

Dream dancers – for now you will wear your regular costume. Ms. Winden may add something to that costume at a later point.

If you are given a special part that requires special costuming see Ms. Winden for help

WHERE TO FIND COSTUMES

Thrift shops are a great place to find costume pieces. Here are just a few in our area:

·         Goodwill,  County Rd B, Roseville

·         Savers,  Beam Ave, Maplewood

·         Hidden Treasures Thrift Store,  2915 Pentagon Drive, St. Anthony 

·         ARC Value Village, New Hope, St. Paul, Brooklyn center

·         Unique Thrift Stores, Columbia Heights

Other sources:

·         Sew your own

·         Borrow from friends

·         Costume rental at local community theaters or schools

PRINCIPAL CHARACTERS

If you have costume pieces that are appropriate let Ms. Winden know.

	Actor	Mrs. Winden
Curly	Boots, Jeans/Workpants	All other costume pieces
Laurie	Shoes, Tights	All other costume pieces
Ado Annie	Shoes, Tights	All other costume pieces
Will	Boots, Jeans/Workpants	All other costume pieces
Judd	Boots, Jeans/Workpants	All other costume pieces
Gertie	Shoes, Tights	All other costume pieces
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