La Boheme Costume Rental Information

Production Information: Set Designer: Robert Little Scene Shop: TCO [email protected]

Costume Designer: Sandra Vest Costume Shop: TCO [email protected]

Costume Rental Costs: Each Principal Costume: $ 115.00 Each Adult Chorus Costume: $ 100.00 Each Child Chorus Costume: $ 50.00 Designer Royalty: 10% Costume Damage Deposit*: $ 1,000.00

There is a 3% surcharge if rental is paid with a credit card.

Universities receive a 10% discount.

Insurance:

The renting company must supply Tri-Cities Opera with a Certificate of Insurance for: Costumes $30,000.00 In addition, the Renting Company must have proper Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, Workman’s Compensation, and Employer’s Liability Insurance and shall name TCO as “sole insured and beneficiary” for the rental period.

IMPORTANT NOTES: Tri-Cities Opera requests the return of all production materials within 30 days of the final performance. Payments of $100.00 will be required for any or all materials not returned within this time period.

*Damage deposits will be returned less material and labor to repair any damage incurred during the use of the set or costumes.

+To ensure the proper fit of the costumes rented, it is imperative that all measurements be sent to our costumer on the enclosed standardized sheets! Please do not use any of the measurement sheets/forms other than the one provided. All measurements are due a minimum of five weeks prior to shipment (not production) date so that we may prepare your rental properly and ensure your receipt of same in a timely fashion. TCO specializes in hard to fit sizes; any questions or special requests should be directed to our Costume Department.

315 Clinton Street, Binghamton, NY 13905 (607) 729-3444 EMAIL: [email protected] FAX: (607) 797-6344 HOME PAGE: www.tricitiesopera.com

COSTUME PLOT Designer: Sandra Vest Year Built: 2002

Mimi Rose-pink antique satin 2-piece dress with pink floral bodice, off-white collar and cuffs; Skirt is trimmed with a double row of ruffles edged with narrow lace. Accessories include a dark green shawl trimmed with ivory embroidered lace, matching bonnet, gray work apron trimmed in white lace, red rose appliqués, and pockets.

-OR- Depending on size

Dark green chintz 2-piece dress with pink floral print, off-white collar and cuffs, pink shawl trimmed in ivory embroidered lace, matching pink bonnet, work apron.

Navy and tan plaid (or rust/tan plaid) 2-piece dress, large shawl

White lace summer weight blouse, lt. blue floral print skirt with pink trim, purple muff

Musetta Deep red velvet 2-piece gown with red jewel trim, silver and black lace underskirt, red velvet cape with off white fur trim, silver fur muff matching wide brimmed hat, petticoat and bloomers with trimmed edge.

Dark maroon and teal plaid skirt, off white lace blouse, shawl (larger size blouse available in dark teal color)

Off white, purple, and peach floral print 2-piece summer dress featuring pleated trim on the bodice and purple scalloped trim on skirt, shawl, bonnet

-OR- Depending on size

Mauve patterned 2-piece dress featuring pleated trim on bodice, and ivory ruffle trim on skirt, sage green silky shawl trimmed in off white fringe, bonnet

Rodolfo Blue frock coat, dark vest, shirt with necktie, assorted plaid trousers, knitted muffler

Marcello Burgundy frock coat, shirt, silky tie, beret, plaid trousers, dark vest, knitted muffler, artist smock, fingerless gloves

Colline Dark purple plaid wool great coat with capelet, tan trousers, teal corduroy vest, shirt, silky tie, long knitted muffler, tan worn hat, fingerless gloves

315 Clinton Street, Binghamton, NY 13905 (607) 729-3444 EMAIL: [email protected] FAX: (607) 797-6344 HOME PAGE: www.tricitiesopera.com

Schaunard Dark teal frock coat with black trim, shirt, print vest, plaid trousers, silky tie, long knitted muffler, black top hat, fingerless gloves

Benoit Long off-white night shirt, worn dark brown brocade robe with tie belt, brown fez with red tassel, striped socks, knitted maroon muffler

Alcindoro Black tux with tails, gray vest, shirt, tiered black cape, gray bow tie, gray gloves, black top hat, purple and silver ambassadors-style sash with medals

Parpignol Dark fuchsia, green and gold striped cut-away with velvet trim, matching trousers, fuchsia vest, yellow shirt, tie, feathered top hat, yellow gloves

Band Blue military jackets, tan trousers, white shirtfronts, white gloves, plumed hats

Drum Major Blue military jacket, tan trousers, white shirtfront, white gloves, tall hat with fold trim, red waist sash, gold shoulder sash with medals

Spazzini Shirts, smocks, trousers, scarves, capes, hats

Egg & Butter Ladies Peasant blouses, bodices, skirts, petticoats, aprons, shawls

Customs Sergeants (2) Gray cadet coats, black trousers, shirts, officer’s caps, gloves, maroon mufflers

Waiters (3) Pink/white striped shirts, black vests, black trousers, white aprons, black ties, black armbands

Chorus Men Assorted frockcoats, jackets, smocks, shirts, ties, vests, trousers, scarves, hats

Chorus Assorted dresses, shawls, capes, bonnets, some with muffs Women

Children Assorted children’s costumes with mufflers, hats, and/or bonnets, some with muffs

NOTE: Additional costumes are also available for nuns, priests and prostitutes

315 Clinton Street, Binghamton, NY 13905 (607) 729-3444 EMAIL: [email protected] FAX: (607) 797-6344 HOME PAGE: www.tricitiesopera.com