Costumes

BASE COSTUMES PROVIDED BY STUDENTS

(additional items to be added by the theater)

Please put your name on the inside of all clothing that you bring for your costumes

Almost every EYT student will spend some time in Dogpatch USA this year, so the Dogpatch costumes will be our base costume.  This is a bit different than past years in that you will be asked to provide a base costume that our costumer will modify, so please keep that under consideration when you choose the items for your costume.

THE VISION = AS MUCH DENIM AND PLAID AS POSSIBLE

THE DEADLINE = Send a picture of your student wearing all costume items to costume intern Shelby Oveson (shelmorules@gmail.com) by July 18th.  Be prepared to leave base costume items at the theater on July 20th.

THE RULES:

• All shorts must be at least finger-tip length
• All skirts must be worn with leggings
• All tops should have full shoulder and midriff coverage but do not necessarily need sleeves
• All tops must be partially covered by an accessory such as overalls bib, suspenders, vest, or jacket
• DO NOT ADD PATCHES!  THIS WILL BE DONE BY THE COSTUME TEAM
• Remember you will be wearing tan dance shoes

THE SUGGESTIONS:

• Go for "hillbilly" not plaid punk.  There's a big difference.  
• Avoid buying something brand new.  The costume team will be adding patches and could possibly damage your items.  The thrift stores and even eBay are your friend.  Seriously, so many overalls on eBay.
• Don't choose to use your very favorite pair of pants as your costume.  First, you will feel like you on stage instead of feeling like a character.  Second, you won't be able to wear your favorite pants for 6 weeks!
• Try to be unique (within the rules).  Come up with a plan to have a costume that will really stand out on stage.  
• Stick with only one piece of plaid but feel free to mix and match your denims.  Choose solid but bright leggings and undershirts.

SOME IDEAS: