Costumes for High School Musical

Costumes for High School Musical

Dear Parents,

We are hard at work making sure all the performers look great on stage and we need your help providing some of the clothing pieces that are needed for costumes. Below is a list of items each group needs to bring from home. Please send the requested costume pieces CLEARLY MARKED WITH YOUR CHILD'S NAME into rehearsals with your son/daughter beginning Monday, January 29th.

All wardrobe MUST BE BROUGHT IN BY February 12th. Costumes will remain at school (with the exception of the shoes) until after the play is finished so please do not send anything that your child will need to wear before then. If you have any questions regarding costumes or need help obtaining items on the list, please contact Mrs. Ponds at or Mrs. Ketchum at .

Girl Jocks: Black Track Pants or Athletic Pants, White T-shirt, Red Athletic Jacket, White Crew Socks, White (Or Mostly White) Sneakers. Blue Jeans (skinny jeans are fine but No holes). Accessory Ideas – wristbands.

Boy Jocks : White Crew Socks, White (Or Mostly White) Sneakers. Blue Jeans (skinny jeans are fine but No holes). We are getting basketball uniforms for all male basketball characters. Accessory Ideas – optional white t-shirt for underneath basketball uniform & wristbands.

Cheerleaders: White Ankle Socks, White (Or Mostly White) Sneakers and Red Cheerleading Bloomers or Soffe Shorts or Norts. Blue Jeans (skinny jeans are fine but No holes).

We are getting cheerleading uniforms for all the cheerleaders. White spaghetti strap shirt for underneath cheerleading uniform. Accessory Ideas - Red/White ribbon for their hair.

Brainiacs: Preppy – Nice Casual clothes that have a tailored look.

Button down shirts (solid colors not white), polo shirts, vests, lightweight sweaters, straight skirts, tailored dresses, tailored jackets, pants or capris any color or plaids (no jeans, leggings or athletic pants), socks, tights, stockings and shoes to match (no sneakers). Accessory Ideas - suspenders, straight ties, belts, scarves, knee socks, sweaters, headbands, costume jewelry, etc.

Skaters: Baggy jeans or cargo pants, Blue Jeans (skinny jeans and holes are also fine).belts, t shirts, flannel shirts, socks, sneakers (in the style of Converse or Vans if possible), Accessory Ideas - baseball hats, skater beanies

Thespians: These characters like expressive, unique clothes with bright colors. They can be a little bit bohemian. Boys: shirts with patterns, prints or bright colors. Pants, socks shoes. Accessory Ideas – caps, fedoras, anything that will make them unique. Girls: shirts, flowing skirts and dresses, anything with bright colors, patterns or prints. Socks, tights or stockings, shoes to match. Accessory Ideas – hats, flowing scarves, anything that will make them unique.

SPECIAL NOTE: Since this show is centered around current day teenagers, many costume pieces can come directly from the actor’s regular wardrobe. There is a lot of leeway left in the costume descriptions on purpose and the kids are encouraged to develop a unique look for their character (including accessories) within the basic parameters from above.