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Canterbury Tales Theater Costume Rentals

The Canterbury Tales is a collection of over 20 stories written in Middle English by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century, during the time of the Hundred Years? War. The tales (mostly written in verse, although some are in prose) are presented as part of a story-telling contest by a group of pilgrims as they travel together on a journey from Southwark to the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. The prize for this contest is a free meal at the Tabard Inn at Southwark on their return.

After a long list of works written earlier in his career, including Troilus and Criseyde, House of Fame, and ?Parliament of Fowls?, The Canterbury Tales is near-unanimously seen as Chaucer?s magnum opus. He uses the tales and the descriptions of its characters to paint an ironic and critical portrait of English society at the time, and particularly of the Church. Structurally, the collection resembles The Decameron, which Chaucer may have read during his first diplomatic mission to Italy in 1372. ? wikipedia

Carmen Theater Costume Rentals

Carmen is an opera in four acts by the French composer Georges Bizet. The libretto was written by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Hal?vy, based on a novella of the same title by Prosper M?rim?e. The opera was first performed at the Op?ra-Comique in Paris, on 3 March 1875, and at first was not particularly successful. Its initial run extended to 36 performances, before the conclusion of which Bizet died suddenly, and thus knew nothing of the opera?s later celebrity.

The opera, written in the genre of op?ra comique with musical numbers separated by dialogue, tells the story of the downfall of Don Jos?, a na?ve soldier who is seduced by the wiles of the fiery Gypsy, Carmen. Jos? abandons his childhood sweetheart and deserts from his military duties, yet loses Carmen?s love to the glamorous toreador Escamillo, after which Jos? kills her in a jealous rage. ? Wikipedia

Carousel Theater Costume Rentals

Since it was the composer?s favorite among his many great shows, it?s perhaps appropriate that Richard Rodgers emerges as the hero of this revival of Carousel.

The score is in the hands of a master orchestra-tor ? Larry Blank ? whose skill in condensing Don Walker?s original orchestration down to seventeen musicians (admittedly a lavish number by today?s standards) is such that one could almost believe that there were twice as many people sitting in the pit.

That?s important because in this of all shows, the music tells the story as much as the words, such as in ?The Carousel Waltz?, a mimed opening number that takes the place of an overture, or the Act II Ballet. Or on other occasions, the music tells us more than the surface meaning of the words. This is the case, for instance, in Billy?s ?Soliloquy?, when the outward romance of the lyrics for the ?My little girl? section is underscored with eerie augmented chords that foreshadow the death that will come upon Billy when he agrees to commit a crime in order to steal money for his putative daughter.

In addition to this, Rodgers and Hammerstein expand their vocabulary in this work by using music in new fluid ways. For instance, they arrive at the ?song? part of ?Mister Snow? by way of an introduction in which Julie and Carrie speak in un-pitched rhythm with a musical underscoring and a section of recitative that is so distinctive and lyrical (?You?re a Queer One, Julie Jordan?) that it could almost be a song on its own. The same thing happens in Act II, when Enoch Snow?s ?Geraniums in the Winder? and Jigger?s ?Stonecutters Cut it on Stone? are really just an extensive introduction to the extraordinarily poignant ?What?s the Use of Won?drin?.

Thanks to Blank?s lush orchestration and David Firman?s secure conducting, the musical aspect of this Carousel is almost wholly satisfying, and the consistently good cast does full justice to the score.

However, the production is a different story. We should undoubtedly separate discussion of Lindsay Posner?s direction from that of William Dudley?s set designs. The latter, I?m afraid, are all over the shop, from this showing at least. Dudley was responsible for the designs of Andrew Lloyd Webber?s The Woman in White, and his contribution to that show was perhaps the weakest aspect of it for me. It was something of the same story here, because the sets for Carousel are a mixture of animated projections and rather two-dimensional bits of scenery. Although the projected carousel with dancing inside it was quite impressive, the opening tableau consisted of an animated Ferris wheel on a wobbly wall and a flown-in flat in front of it. The perspectives here and in several other scenes ? Nettie?s spa standing in front of a wobbly image of a ship, the somewhat horrendous ?arrivals lounge? on the way to heaven ? were so badly done as to be distracting. The Bench Scene looked plain cheap, again with a cut-out tree and a bog-standard circular tree seat in front of a projected sky. I?m sorry, but the American musical theatre is not a computer game, and it seems sadly ironic that a production that has overcome the usual trouble of trying to use amplification and keyboards to cover up not having enough musicians in the pit has instead resorted to technological artifice in its designs.

The happy news is that Posner?s direction is actually pretty sharp and detailed; considering it was only the second performance, the show was remarkably slick. One of the difficult things to pull off in Carousel is that Julie has to stand by Billy even when he strikes her and has no job, yet she mustn?t seem like a drip. Here, the relationship was all about an unquestioning love, which provided energy to the story-line. The advent of Jigger was more explicitly like the emergence of the Devil come to tempt Billy down the road to Hell ? indeed, the strongly Judaeo-Christian dimensions of the story were even more pronounced than normal here. There were some nice touches, such as the factory girls stamping their cards when going into work at the opening, before the curtain went up to reveal the fairground. Posner also knows how to punctuate the big moments, most notably the cliff hanger at the end of Act I: in a magnificent piece of chiaroscuro, Billy agrees to commit robbery and murder in order to get money for his family, then Nettie comes on singing the jarringly merry ?June is Bustin? Out All Over? to ask him to the clambake. The emotional pull here and throughout is enhanced by a very detailed direction of the cast, whose psychological understanding of every line seems deep indeed.

In Alexandra Silber and Jeremiah James, the production has a well-matched Julie and Billy, with Silber taking the honors for the complete package: looks, emotional and character development, voice and a maturity beyond her years. James overcame some pitching problems apparent in ?If I Loved You? and by ?Soliloquy? he was able to give a brilliant vocal performance that was enhanced by an underlining of the mental twists and turns that occur in this number (not helped by the annoying seashore backdrop: why were the waves crashing when the Ferris wheel was still, and why were the blades of grass bigger than Billy?). Lesley Garrett is in less obviously secure territory as Nettie Fowler than she was as the Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music, but apart from an inconsistency in her American accent when singing and speaking, she was utterly charming, and she communicated a genuine connection with ?You?ll Never Walk Alone?.

Graham MacDuff was ideally cast as Jigger Craigin and on top of embodying sinister malevolence, he sang strongly too. Lauren Hood was the perfect soubrette as Carrie, though not always meticulous in her tuning; to me, Alan Vicary was a bit old and dull even for Enoch Snow, but ultimately I guess that?s the point, and he sang his numbers well. It was nice to have a believably virile Mrs Mullin in Diana Kent, adding tension in her scenes with Billy and Julie. David Collings was excellent as the Starkeeper, making sense of a long acting scene, and Lindsey Wise?s Louise made a strong impression in the Ballet, fluidly choreographed by ex-Royal Ballet principal Adam Cooper (whose contributions were efficient rather than striking on the whole).

In fact, there?s relatively little to complain about that won?t be ironed out as the production goes on a short tour prior to coming to the Savoy in the West End. I would seriously question whether the sets ? even if the wall they?re projected onto is made less wobbly ? will allow it to run as long as the cast deserves. Yet the genius of Rodgers and Hammerstein and the commitment of the team both in the pit and on the stage means that it?s well worth seeing.

Cartoon Tiger Rental Costume

This is a high quality Tiger rental costume that is comfortable to wear and ready to ship to any of the 48 states. Complete Rental Costume includes: Head, Body, hands and feet. Stock #tigertoon1


Rental Prices

1 Day Rental Usag : $85.00
Each Additional Da : $15.00
Replacement Value : $1250.00

Charlie?s Aunt Theater Costume Rentals

Charley?s Aunt is a farce in three acts written by Brandon Thomas. It broke all historic records for plays of any kind, with an original London run of 1,466 performances. The play was first performed at the Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds in February 1892. It was produced by former D?Oyly Carte Opera Company actor W. S. Penley, a friend of Thomas?s, who appeared in the principal role of Lord Fancourt Babberley, an undergraduate whose friends Jack and Charley persuade him to impersonate the latter?s aunt. The piece was a success, and it then opened in London at the Royalty Theatre on 21 December 1892 and quickly transferred to the larger Globe Theatre on 30 January 1893 to complete its record-breaking run. ? wikipedia

Cheshire Cat Rental Costume

This is a high quality Cheshire rental costume that is comfortable to wear and ready to ship to any of the 48 states. Complete Rental Costume includes:Cat Head, Body, Hands, & Feet. Stock # cheshirecat1


Rental Prices

1 Day Rental Usage $85.00
Each Additional Day $15.00
Replacement Value  $1250.00

Chicken Rider Rental Costume

This is a high quality Chicken rental costume that is comfortable to wear and ready to ship to any of the 48 states. Complete Rental Costume includes: Anything from the waist down: Chicken Rider Body, Faux performer legs/pants/shoes, Chicken Feet. (Does not include apron, shirt, hat, cleaver, etc). FITS UP TO A 38″ WAIST.

Security Deposit $100.00 refundable as long as costume is returned one time and in same condition as received.  Walk in customers security deposit is to be a cash security deposit. 

Stock # chickenrider1


Rental Prices

1 Day Rental Usage $150.00
Security Deposit  $100.00
Each Additional Day $15.00
Replacement Value $1250.00

Christmas Mouse Costume

Ho, Ho, Ho! This is a high quality Christmas Mouse Costume that is comfortable to wear and ready to ship to any of the 48 states. Complete Previously Rented Costume includes: Mouse Body, Hat (with visible area), gloves, and feet. In As in condition which is great condition. ALL SALES FINAL, NO RETURNS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Owner is retiring and selling off all mascot inventory.

Stock #xmasmouse1


FOR SALE Price

FOR SALE PRICE
$750.00 + SHIPPING COST

Cinderella Theater Costume Rentals

Cinderella sees beautiful things in her daydreams, and tries to live her little, starved life in a way to deserve them. Her stepmother and sisters catch her idling, and tear up the dress she has made from their discarded ones. After they have departed for the Prince?s ball, the Fairy Godmother appears, provides Cinderella with a dress which puts her sisters? glamourous gowns to shame, and sends her off to the ball in a golden coach. At the ball she captivates the Prince, but stays too long, loses her slipper, and escapes pursuit only after a breathless chase. Next day, when the Prince comes looking for his lost Princess, he tries the slipper on both step-sisters, each trying vainly to get it on, and is ready to leave before he discovers his Princess.? Wikipedia

Clown Fish Rental Costume

Look for Nemo no further! This is a high quality Clown Fish rental costume that is comfortable to wear and ready to ship to any of the 48 states. Complete Rental Costume includes:Clownfish Body with attached fins only. Stock #clownfish1


Rental Prices

1 Day Rental Usage $100.00
Each Additional Day $15.00
Replacement Value $1550.00

Clue Theater Costume Rentals

Clue The Musical?is a musical with a??plot that concerns a murder at a mansion, occupied by several suspects, that is solved by a detective; the ending is determined by cards drawn by audience members that select the murderer, murder weapon and location of the murder. The piece has an interactive feature in which audience members randomly select cards that determine which suspect committed the murder, which weapon was used, and in what room the murder took place. Based on the cards drawn, the show has 216 possible endings, with some interchangeable dialogue between characters that is delivered as the story unfolds. A film version of the game was released in 1985, followed by a UK television series in 1990. In 1993, DePietro and Chiodo wrote the musical. After tryouts in Baltimore in 1995 and Chicago in 1996, the musical ran Off-Broadway in 1997, receiving mostly unfavorable reviews.-Wikipedia

Comedy of Errors Theater Costume Rentals

The Comedy of Errors relies heavily on mix-ups and witty dialogue. The characters include two sets of twins, Antipholus of Ephesus and Antipholus of Syracuse and Dromio of Ephesus and Dromio of Syracuse. Dromio of Ephesus is the slave of Antipholus of Ephesus, and Dromio of Syracuse is the slave of Antipholus of Syracuse. Antipholus of Ephesus is unaware that he has a twin brother, Antipholus of Syracuse. And Dromio of Ephesus is unaware that he also has a twin brother, Dromio of Syracuse. Farcical mix-ups occur when all the twins converge in Ephesus. It is believed that The Comedy of Errors was first printed in 1623 as part of the First Folio. As William Shakespeare clearly did not want his work published details of the play would have therefore been noted, and often pirated without his consent, following a performance.?Wikipedia

Cool Vest – Polar Kool Max

Great to wear under a Mascot / Animal Costume to keep cool. (10 Kool Max Packets are included with vest) Body Cooling Vest Includes: The Polar KMV body cooling vest has proven effective with over 10 years of successful experience in a wide variety of applications when cooling the body is desirable. The Kool Max vest offers maximum cooling with the insertion of 10 reusable, non-toxic frozen cold packs into the insulated pockets. Our vest is constructed with durable, lightweight vest. The vest is fully adjustable with elastic and hook & loop straps, easy to put on, light weight and ideal to wear under a costume. One size will fit most.


Rental Prices

Rental Usage $20.00
Replacement Value $90.00

Corn on the Cob Rental Costume

This is a high quality Corn rental costume that is comfortable to wear and ready to ship to any of the 48 states. Complete Rental Costume includes: Corn Body Only. Stock # cornonthecob1


Rental Prices

1 Day Rental Usage $85.00
Each Additional Day $15.00
Replacement Value $1250.00

Cosi Fan Tutte Theater Costume Rentals

The title, Cos? fan tutte, literally means ?Thus do all [women]? but it is often translated as ?Women are like that?. The words are sung by the three men in Act II, Scene xiii, just before the finale. Da Ponte had used the line ?Cos? fan tutte le belle? earlier in Le nozze di Figaro (in Act I, Scene vii).Mozart and Da Ponte took as a theme ?fianc?e swapping? which dates back to the 13th century, with notable earlier versions being those of Boccaccio?s Decameron and Shakespeare?s play Cymbeline. Elements from Shakespeare?s The Taming of the Shrew are also present. Furthermore, it incorporates elements of the myth of Procris as found in Ovid?s Metamorphoses, vii?Wikipedia

Cow Costume Rental Costume – 2 person

This is a high quality cow rental costume that is comfortable to wear and ready to ship to any of the 48 states. Two Person Cow Complete Rental Costume includes: mascot body, 2 pairs of Cow pants, 4 shoe covers, separate mascot head.

Security Deposit $100.00 refundable as long as costume is returned one time and in same condition as received.  Walk in customers security deposit is to be a cash security deposit. 

(Also available as a one person cow)

Stock # cowcostume2


Rental Prices

1 Day Rental Usage $150.00
Security Deposit  $100.00
Each Additional Day $30.00
Replacement Value $1450.00

Crazy?For You Theater Costume Rentals

A ?new? Gershwin musical comedy, Crazy For You was the quintessential musical ? one where everybody sings, everybody dances and where anything on hand is used to make music. The plot was nothing new, having been adapted from the 1930s musical, Girl Crazy, but with an energetic cast, a touch of outrageously funny humor, colorful costumes, great scenery and one of the best musical scores of the century ? who could ask for anything more?? Wikipedia

Cute Tiger Rental Costume

This is a high quality Tiger rental costume that is comfortable to wear and ready to ship to any of the 48 states. Complete Rental Costume includes: Head, Body, hands and feet. Stock #tigercute1


Rental Prices

1 Day Rental Usage : $95.00
Each Additional Day : $15.00
Replacement Value : $1250.00

Damn Yankees Theater Costume Rentals

Faust, fly balls, and devilishly good fun all meet at the home plate of the 7 Tony Award winning Broadway musical, Damn Yankees.
This is the story of a 1950s middle-aged baseball fanatic who trades his soul to the Devil for a chance to lead his favorite team in the pennant race against The New York Yankees only to realize the true worth of the life (and wife) he?s left behind.
Filled with hit songs like ?Whatever Lola Wants? and ?You Gotta Have Heart?, this show is a musical comedy home run!

Dark Brown Horse Rental Costume

This is a high quality Two Person Brown Horse rental costume that is comfortable to wear and ready to ship to any of the 48 states. Complete Rental Costume includes: Horse head, Horse Body, two pairs of pants and four feet. Stock #darkbrownhorse


Rental Prices

1 Day Rental Usage $150.00
Each Additional Day $15.00
Replacement Value $1250.00

Deluxe Chipmunk Rental Costume

This is a high quality Chipmunk rental costume that is comfortable to wear and ready to ship to any of the 48 states. Complete Rental Costume includes: Chipmunk Head, Body, hands and feet. Stock # deluxechipmunk1


Rental Prices

1 Day Rental Usage $95.00
Each Additional Day $15.00
Replacement Value $1250.00

Deluxe Frog Rental Costume

This is a high quality Frog rental costume that is comfortable to wear and ready to ship to any of the 48 states. Complete Rental Costume includes: Frog Body, head, hands, feet, and tights. Stock #frog1


Rental Prices

1 Day Rental Usage $85.00
Each Additional Day $15.00
Replacement Value $1250.00

Deluxe?Carrot Rental Costume

This is a high quality carrot rental costume that is comfortable to wear and ready to ship to any of the 48 states. Complete Rental Costume includes: Carrot Body only Stock # carrot2


Rental Prices

1 Day Rental Usage $85.00
Each Additional Day $15.00
Replacement Value $1250.00

Deluxe?Parrot Costume Rental

This is a high quality parrot rental costume that is comfortable to wear and ready to ship to any of the 48 states. Complete Rental Costume includes: mascot body with zipper in the front, shoe covers,  and separate mascot head. Stock # deluxeparrot


Rental Prices

1 Day Rental Usage $75.00
Each Additional Day $15.00
Replacement Value $1250.00