The University of Akron Costume Stock is available for rent to other universities/colleges, high schools, professional theaters, arts organizations, and individuals. Costumes can be rented by the piece/outfit or as a "show set".
The rental price for individual costumes ranges from $25.00 to $100.00. Here is a partial listing of commonly rented costumes and the cost:
Costume Rental
Classical tutu, decorated, hooped skirt, fitted and altered...........................................................…$100.00
Romantic tutu………………………………………........................................................................................ 75.00
Colonial Man (shirt, breeches, waistcoat, jacket, tights, shoe buckles, wig)……………………….…………………… 70.00
Colonial Woman (corset, pantalettes, petticoat, bodice and skirt, wig)………………………………….………………… 70.00
Nun (wimple, collar, veil, dress, tabard, waist cord, under sleeves, rosary)……………………………………………. 40.00
Dance costume, washable........................................................................................................... 35.00
Dance Costume, dry cleanable..................................................................................................... 45.00
The rental price for a show set runs between $250.00 and $2500.00. Our most commonly rented show is Brigadoon. The base rental for this show is $1875.00 for the minimum cast size.
Discounts are extended to repeat customers and to University of Akron faculty, staff, and students.
See relevant pages below to view stock costumes. Costumes in the Gallery archive can be rented as well. Contact Irene Mack-Shafer to request a rental. Please have the following information readily at hand when inquiring about a costume rental: show dates, dress rehearsal dates, available pick-up/drop-off or receiving/shipping dates, budget, measurements for each individual needing a costume, cast list, and specific references to research materials showing the desired look.
The rental price for individual costumes ranges from $25.00 to $100.00. Here is a partial listing of commonly rented costumes and the cost:
Costume Rental
Classical tutu, decorated, hooped skirt, fitted and altered...........................................................…$100.00
Romantic tutu………………………………………........................................................................................ 75.00
Colonial Man (shirt, breeches, waistcoat, jacket, tights, shoe buckles, wig)……………………….…………………… 70.00
Colonial Woman (corset, pantalettes, petticoat, bodice and skirt, wig)………………………………….………………… 70.00
Nun (wimple, collar, veil, dress, tabard, waist cord, under sleeves, rosary)……………………………………………. 40.00
Dance costume, washable........................................................................................................... 35.00
Dance Costume, dry cleanable..................................................................................................... 45.00
The rental price for a show set runs between $250.00 and $2500.00. Our most commonly rented show is Brigadoon. The base rental for this show is $1875.00 for the minimum cast size.
Discounts are extended to repeat customers and to University of Akron faculty, staff, and students.
See relevant pages below to view stock costumes. Costumes in the Gallery archive can be rented as well. Contact Irene Mack-Shafer to request a rental. Please have the following information readily at hand when inquiring about a costume rental: show dates, dress rehearsal dates, available pick-up/drop-off or receiving/shipping dates, budget, measurements for each individual needing a costume, cast list, and specific references to research materials showing the desired look.
The costume shop offers alteration services primarily to the University of Akron community when production volume in the shop is low. University choir and band members can have choir dresses, tuxedos, and recital gowns and suits altered or hemmed.
Alterations
Pants hem……………………………........................ $ 12.00
Pants hem, cuffed……………………................ 16.00
Sleeves lengthened/shortened……..... 25.00
Dress hem……………………………........................ 20.00
Gown hem with lining……………......…..... 30.00
Addt’l layers………………………............. 12.00 each
Hem Jacket………………………......................... 25.00
Shape body take-in/let-out…………….. 15.00 – 35.00
Alterations
Pants hem……………………………........................ $ 12.00
Pants hem, cuffed……………………................ 16.00
Sleeves lengthened/shortened……..... 25.00
Dress hem……………………………........................ 20.00
Gown hem with lining……………......…..... 30.00
Addt’l layers………………………............. 12.00 each
Hem Jacket………………………......................... 25.00
Shape body take-in/let-out…………….. 15.00 – 35.00