Post on 26-May-2018
315 Clinton Street, Binghamton, NY 13905 (607) 729-3444
EMAIL: Rentals@tricitiesopera.org FAX: (607) 797-6344 HOME PAGE: www.tricitiesopera.com
Rigoletto Costume Rental Information Production Information: Costume Designer: Stephen Dell’Aversano Costume Shop: TCO costumeshop@tricitiesopera.org Costume Rental Costs: Each Principal Costume: $ 115.00 Each Adult Chorus Costume: $ 100.00 Designer Royalty: 10% Costume Damage Deposit1: $ 1,000.00 There is a 3% surcharge if rental is paid with a credit card. To ensure the proper fit of the costumes rented, it is imperative that all measurements be sent to our
costumer 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 Shop Manager at
costumeshop@tricitiesopera.org.
All dry cleaning done by TCO and included in rental fee. All costumes can be returned as is after last
performance.
If all measurements are received 5 weeks prior to shipment, a 10% discount will be added to the rental
fee.
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.
Transportation:
Costumes will be shipped as the Renting Company arranges and pays for. If the costumes are rented together with the set, they may be transported with the set at no extra cost.
THE RENTING COMPANY ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR TRANSPORTATION.
1 Damage deposits will be returned less material and labor to repair any damage incurred during the use of the
costumes.
315 Clinton Street, Binghamton, NY 13905 (607) 729-3444
EMAIL: Rentals@tricitiesopera.org FAX: (607) 797-6344 HOME PAGE: www.tricitiesopera.com
COSTUME PLOT Designer: Steven Dell’Aversano
RIGOLETTO Act I Dark green velvet jester’s tunic with gold and orange/red
trim and hanging sleeves, gold metallic piping, crown,
hunchback padded top, matching puppet on stick
Act II Black small-wale corduroy tunic with faked white shirt (or
full shirt depending on size needed), cape, hat (jackass
mask for Gilda’s abduction)
GILDA Act I Light blue gabardine dress with dark blue velvet
stomacher and underskirt, detachable sleeves, white silk
blouse
Act II White nightgown, blue and silver chiffon dressing gown
Act III Black page’s tunic, black hat, short black cape
DUKE Act I Red silk/gold bullion brocade and red velvet doublet with
slashed and hanging sleeves with jeweled trim, cream
shirt, belt purse
Act II Dark blue small-wale corduroy doublet, white shirt, short
blue cape with dull red lining, matching hat
Act III Tan and green hunting doublet, same shirt as Act II, short
olive green cape, thigh-high black boot tops with brown
trim
SPARAFUCILE Black “leather” skirted doublet, black tights, black thigh-high boot
tops, white shirt, long black cape, head scarf
MADDALENA Dirtied white peasant blouse, red and black waist cincher, dark red
dirtied underskirt, striped overskirt, petticoat, shawl
315 Clinton Street, Binghamton, NY 13905 (607) 729-3444
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MONTERONE Black jacquard tunic with gold and burgundy trim, white shirt, gold-
trimmed black velvet belt and chamarre-style cape, black hat with
liripipe, black tights
GIOVANNA Orange/brown gabardine overdress, olive green underskirt, white
cotton blouse, cream gauze wimple-style headdress
BORSA Blue silk brocade long tunic with bagpipe sleeves, white shirt, flat
hat
-OR- Dark blue velvet doublet, white shirt, short cape, hat with liripipe
(Please specify which you prefer)
MARULLO Olive green velvet doublet with gold trim and green satin brocade
detachable sleeves, white shirt, painted velvet cape with silk lined
hanging sleeves and fur trim, hat with liripipe
COUNT CEPRANO Black velvet tunic, burnt orange/black silk brocade giorna, white
shirt, hat
COUNTESS
CEPRANO
Emerald green panne velvet and purple moire satin gown with
jeweled stomacher and sleeves, white silk blouse,
green and gold silk tabard, coordinating headpiece
HERALD Red tunic with hanging sleeves, white shirt, gold tabard, hat
COUNTESS’S
PAGE
Black tunic with parti-colored sleeves, light brown pleated tabard,
red hat
MEN’S CHORUS
(18)
Assorted velvet and brocade doublets, tunics, and long robes, short
and long capes, tights, white shirts, coordinating hats (Additional
capes for abduction scene where needed)
FEMALE SUPERS
(6)
Assorted silk brocade, velvet, chiffon and taffeta gowns with
coordinating underskirts with jeweled bodices and sleeves (some
detachable), white silk and cotton blouses, coordinating headpieces
GUARDS (2) White shirts, green/gray “chainmail” tunics, dark purple and black
patterned pleated tabards, silver helmets
GILDA’S
ABDUCTOR
Black velveteen doublet, white shirt, black cape, black hat
DUKE’S PAGES
(3 for Act I)
Short black tunics with parti-colored sleeves, red velvet tabards with
gold heraldic shield, caps
315 Clinton Street, Binghamton, NY 13905 (607) 729-3444
EMAIL: Rentals@tricitiesopera.org FAX: (607) 797-6344 HOME PAGE: www.tricitiesopera.com
SPECIAL NOTE: Masks have been designed to coordinate with all the outfits for the
party scene that opens the opera; they are available at an additional
rate of $15.00/mask. In addition to the costumes listed, there are
also available for rental four (4) female dancer’s outfits if desired
for Act I, and additional male chorus/super costumes may be
available as well; please call for details.
315 Clinton Street, Binghamton, NY 13905 (607) 729-3444
EMAIL: Rentals@tricitiesopera.org FAX: (607) 797-6344 HOME PAGE: www.tricitiesopera.com
315 Clinton Street, Binghamton, NY 13905 (607) 729-3444
EMAIL: Rentals@tricitiesopera.org FAX: (607) 797-6344 HOME PAGE: www.tricitiesopera.com