Happy Birthday, Shakespeare!

Renaissance Costume IdeasDress-Up Day at VHS

• The VHS English Department is commemorating the life and works of William Shakespeare with a dress-up day on THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015.

• This is extra credit – it is not mandatory!

• Ms. Rivers is offering a test grade to her students for participation…make sure you meet the following requirements and expectations:

Expectations and Requirements:• You must come to school in

costume (Renaissance Era or Shakespearean

character) and remain in costume the ENTIRE DAY.

• Please check with me if you have questions about your costume – purchased or homemade BEFORE April 23rd.

• Your costume must be in compliance with the 2014-2015 VHS Student Dress Code.

NOBILITY

ROYALTY

GENTLEMEN

Could you be Henry VIII ?

Or Elizabeth I ?

PEASANTS&

MIDDLECLASS

PRIESTS & MONKS

JESTERS

What about being a

CHARACTER from a Shakespearean

Play?

HAMLET

OPHELIA

LADY MACBETH

ROMEO

JULIET

THE NURSE

WITCHES

FAIRIES

GHOSTS

THESE ARE JUST A FEW IDEAS …

BE CREATIVE & COME UP WITH YOUR OWN

COSTUME IDEA…

COSTUMES MAY BE PURCHASED OR HOMEMADE