Costume Suggestions
Chorus only/Narrators/Soloists/Instrument Players—khaki bottoms and white shirt
Town Children (Susan, Billy, Jimmy, Lisa, Tommy, Wendy)—girls: peasant blouses with full, knee-length
skirts. Boys: white, short-sleeved, button-down shirts with dark shorts and suspenders.
Mr. Rye—The town baker. Dark pants and a solid color, long-sleeved shirt. White apron and baker’s hat if
possible. Dress shoes.
Miss Lilyspoon—The town librarian. Conservative, high collar blouse and a long skirt. Could wear glasses.
Constable Blarney—Town policeman. Dark pants and dark jacket. Dark dress shoes. Large police badge
pinned to jacket. Carries whistle (this is a definite) and billy club (if possible).
Miss Finney—Town banker. High collar blouse and a long skirt. Could carry a ledger and pencil.
Mr. Ram—Wears a white, long-sleeved shirt with sleeves rolled up and dark pants with suspenders. Dark
shoes or working boots.
Mrs. Pickle—Frazzled. Long, slightly disheveled dress or skirt and blouse. Hair could be a little messy
Mr. Ripple—Very proper. Wears a brown or tan jacket (elbow patches?) over a white shirt with a colorful
billowy tie (ascot) and dark pants. Dress shoes.
Mrs. Nob—A leader. Long dress or long skirt and blouse.
Mr. Teal—quite intelligent. White, long-sleeved shirt, dark pants with suspenders, and a bow tie. Wirerimmed glasses optional. Dress shoes.
Mrs. Krinkle—Bubbly. Wears a colorful dress or skirt and blouse.
Mayor Dumphreys—The town mayor. Conservatively dressed. Suit, long dress, or long skirt with blouse.
Pennywinkle—Methodical, book-keeper. Dark pants and button down shirt. Could add suspenders or a jacket.
Dress shoes.
Quigley—timid, “yes man.” Dressed as a townsperson—khaki or dark bottoms with a button-down shirt.
Could add blazer or suspenders. Dress shoes.
Pied Piper—white peasant shirt, cape of many bright colors, Robin Hood-style hat, tights/leggings
All Rats (sneaky, singing, speaking)—gray sweats, headband with construction paper ears. Use make-up
(eyeyliner) to blacken nose and apply whiskers. Thick braids of yarn for a tail pinned to pants. White gloves
optional.
Dancers—see town children costume above. Please let Mrs. Strauch know if you have dance shoes at home.