OperaDelaware is known for its beautifully crafted costumes.
Rent ours to dress up your performances or to impress at Halloween parties!
OperaDelaware's inventory ranges from Ancient Egypt through modern day, with costumes from all ages (and for all ages!). We have plenty of clothing from the 20th century and Halloween appropriate costumes, including animals, witches, princesses and clowns, as well as military gear. We have quite a few show packages available (pictured above) including: Aida, La bohème, The Hobbit, La traviata, The Phantom Tollbooth and The Legend of Redwall Abbey. We welcome rental requests from individuals as well as professional, educational and community organizations.
Costume rental charges are based on a complete costume ( hats, accessories, etc.) and only apply to costumes pulled by the renter-costumes pulled by OperaDelaware staff will be priced at the Specialty Stock rate with an additional $16/hr charged for a costume coordinator who will pull costumes based on measurements provided by the renter. OperaDelaware is not responsible for alterations - the renter is required to hire a qualified stitcher if alterations must be made. PLEASE NOTE: if a costume cannot be altered to fit a renter's needs, another show-appropriate costume will be substituted. Hand-painted garments, vintage dresses, formal gowns and animals with masks are examples of specialty stock. Renters are responsible for dry-cleaning. Individual accessories available starting at $5.00.
- Regular Stock: $35.00 per costume
- Specialty Stock: $55.00 to $85.00 per costume
We also have a large selection of individual rental costumes available that are great for holiday parties, school performances and trips to Williamsburg (to name a few!). Please contact Lee Kimball, at (302) 658-8063 ext 3256, or by email at lkimball@operade.org to set up an appointment to view costumes or for more info on full show rentals available. Please print out and complete the Rental Agreement and bring it with you to your appointment!
All rentals must be paid for, in full, before leaving OperaDelaware and a credit card number is required even if other payment methods are used. Costumes should be dry-cleaned before they are returned. If not, additional monies will be charged for cleaning.
Wigs: OperaDelaware has a wide array of wigs available-they range from $25-$50 based on styling and quality (select "Halloween" wigs may be less expensive). To view and pull, please call or email Lee Kimball. OD can recommend a qualified wig stylist.