CAST: IMPORTANT COSTUMING INFORMATION
UNDERGARMENTS REQUIRED: Must PURCHASE by Friday, January 8th
Most Females are required to have a beige/nude leotard as an undergarment for costume changes for performances
(see detailed list attached). This is to ensure modesty in dressing room as well as hide undergarments on stage.
They should have the beige adjustable straps. Bras must never show on stage, so make sure those straps are safety
pinned out-of-sight. Please wear a strapless or beige bra –no colors!!
Beige leotards can be purchased locally at Soleus Dancewear, online at www.discountdance.com or even on
amazon.com or ebay, typically for less than $20. It is also possible to obtain a hand me down from a dance friend.
Most Males can wear a tight fitting white men’s tank undershirt and snug-fitting, short, light –colored jersey-style shorts
(or boxers) under most costumes. Please refer to attached list for your specific requirements.
If your student is unsure of requirements, please email Laura @ bella@lildaisies.com
SOCK/STOCKINGS, SHOES REQUIREMENT: Must PURCHASE by Friday, January 8th
Please see list attached for required stockings/tights, shoes you must supply for your part in the show. Here are options
on where to obtain required dance tights and shoes:
Soleus Dancewear
Dance friends
Amazon.com
www.discountdance.com
Shopko, Target, or Walmart
Thriftstores
Payless Shoes
If you buy shoes online, please pay attention to unique sizing for dance shoes – typically they run smaller than most
shoes. Please do not substitute what has been listed on your required list unless you have had pre-approval from
Costume Chair. If you have difficulty obtaining any items or it is a financial burden, please contact -- Laura:
bella@lildaisies.com or Crista blackmore_cr@yahoo.com:
ALL SHOES LOOK ALIKE – PLEASE PUT YOUR FIRST NAME INSIDE YOUR SHOES WITH MASKING TAPE
You should start wearing your performance shoes beginning Saturday, January 9th and then at ALL afterschool
rehearsals at RSA and ALL David Marr Theatre rehearsals from that date until show time.
This will help you break in shoes, get used to wearing them on the stage floor, and identify any issues ahead of time.
You may wish to wear lightweight socks with your shoes to avoid blisters. Your performance shoes SHOULD NEVER be
worn as “street shoes”. They should always be stored in your Backstage Box after rehearsal/performance (SEE NEXT
PAGE ABOUT REQUIRED BOX) and put on every day immediately when you arrive at the Theater. You should return
them to the box at end of every rehearsal/show – do not take or wear them home.
All undergarments, socks/tights performance-wear will be worn on Saturday, January 16th. You should ARRIVE
wearing undergarments, socks/tights under your clothes. (DO NOT ever plan to have time to go to the bathroom to
change when you arrive at the theater unless you plan on coming 15 minutes earlier than scheduled rehearsal or call
time). Please plan on wearing these items to all subsequent rehearsals through performances. You must arrive
READY to change into costume!
QUESTIONS? Please email Laura or Crista, Costume Chairs, at bella@lildaisies.com, blackmore_cr@yahoo.com
BACKSTAGE BOX REQUIRED: NEED TO BRING BY MONDAY, JANUARY 11TH – Store them at theatre
Every Cast member needs a backstage box to put in their personal belongings. Think of this box as a type of theater
locker during rehearsals and performances.
YOUR BACKSTAGE BOX MUST BE EITHER A COPY PAPER BOX WITH LID OR 16.5/66 QT RECTUANGULAR PLASTIC BIN
WITH A FLAT LID (no odd shapes or domed lids as these need to be stacked up) ---NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
Your FIRST Name and last Initial needs to be clearly marked on the OUTSIDE of your box on two sides (front and side)
in LARGE BLOCK SHARPIE LETTERS (this can be done with masking tape if you wish to remove after).
Your backstage box must be stocked/stored with the following items (required items are starred*):
Mascara (for personal use)*
Comb or Brush *
Makeup removal wipes*
Water Bottle*
Bobby pins that match your
hair color*
Your shoes – street &
performance*
Deodorant*
Extra hair ties, depending on
your role*
Saftey pins*
Small Dry snacks*
Large Men’s dress shirt or robe
as a cover-up for
makeup/eating*
Your personal clothes you
wore that day to the theatre*
Optional Items :
Astringent Pads
Hand Mirror
Clear Nail Polish for tights
runs
Cell Phone/Purse/small
personal belongings
NOTE: WATER IS THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE BEVERAGE BACKSTAGE…NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
All personal items should always remain in your box during rehearsals and performances, not on the floor. You are required to
pack up you box and store it neatly in a stack with your name showing after each rehearsal and performance. Those not hanging
up costumes properly or leaving personal items out will be required to stay after another performance for extended clean-up
duty. We are not responsible for valuables. DO NOT BRING. NO candy or GUM!
Important – When you arrive at dress rehearsals:
 Try to come wearing clothes that are easy to slip-on and off. Belts and layered clothes take more time. Leave
scarves, hats, jewelry at home (absolutely NO personal jewelry or watches can be worn on stage during
rehearsals or performances). No exceptions. These items tend to get lost anyway. NO COLORED NAIL POLISH
ON STAGE DURING PERFORMANCES.
 Please try to carry in as little as possible to rehearsals. If you can leave your backpack at home or in the car,
please do. Try just bringing the homework you need that day. BACKPACKS, LARGE COATS & LUNCH PAILS ARE
STORED OUTSIDE IN THE SCHOOL HALLWAY SO PLEASE DON’T LEAVE ANY VALUABLES.
 Please wear small lightweight slip-on shoes – NO BOOTS PLEASE. They usually don’t fit in the boxes with
everything else that needs to go in the box. Everything you bring MUST fit inside your BACKSTAGE box.
NOTE: All Costume accessories/headpieces should remain with costume inventory on the hanger – not in your box, as
we will inventory items regularly.
HAIR REGUIREMENTS BEGINNING SATURDAY, JANUARY 16TH
YOU MUST ARRIVE WITH YOUR HAIR READY FOR ALL DRESS REHEARSALS & PERFORMANCES. Hair requirements for
your individual student/cast member are attached. Please follow the directions exactly as stated, starting on Saturday,
January 16th and EVERY rehearsal and performance as listed below. Please style hair neatly when wet….use extra hold
hair spray or gel. NO fly-aways or frizzies.
SUMMARY OF DEADLINE REMINDERS:
Friday, January 8 : All undergarments, shoes, tights, backstage box & supplies must be purchased by this time.
Monday, January 11th: Bring your “STOCKED” BACKSTAGE BOX to rehearsal at the David Marr Theater including your
performance shoes. You will leave your box and your shoes at the theatre through the end of show.
Saturday January 16th: Come wearing your required undergarments, tights, socks, etc. and with your hair done.
The make-up person may give you further directions on makeup to do at home before you arrive for further
rehearsals/performances, depending on your character.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF COSTUMING POLICIES & PROCEDURES
PLEASE RETURN NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16TH TO FOLDER ON MRS. ROGERSON’S DESK
(DO NOT TURN INTO FRONT DESK OR TO TEACHER)
CAST MEMBER NAME________________________________________________________________________
 My cast member and I have read the entire costuming information packet attached. We understand what items
we are expected to supply and the deadline dates. If we are having questions or concerns about these items, we
will contact a Costume Chair. Laura -- bella@lildaisies.com, Crista -- blackmore_cr@yahoo.com
 We understand that personal items left on the floor or left out at rehearsal are not the responsibility of the TBC
volunteers.
 My student understands it is their responsibility to hang up their own costumes and put away their personal
belongings and stack up their costume box after each rehearsal and performance. My student understands they
may have to stay after next rehearsal for clean-up duty if they fail to follow these procedures.
Friday, January 8th: I will have my undergarments, shoes, tights, backstage box & supplies must be purchased by this
time.
Monday, January 11th: I will bring my “STOCKED” BACKSTAGE BOX to rehearsal at the David Marr Theater including my
performance shoes. I will leave your box and your shoes at the theatre through the end of show.
Saturday January 16th: I will come wearing my required undergarments, tights, socks, etc. and with your hair done.
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