We have thousands of costumes for rent from our three-decade-old stock, including approximately 2,000 pairs of shoes and boots, 1,800 hats and crowns, 425 masks, and 20,000 pieces of clothing which cover most historic and modern periods.
Visit the Shakespeare & Company photo gallery to view production shots from recent season shows. Contact the costume rentals team with your specific needs and to learn more about our stock.
Rental Fees
Fee per costume if returned laundered:
$25.00 for the first week, $15.00 for each subsequent week.
Consultation fee: $25
Costume Rental Notes
Shakespeare & Company makes extensive use of its costume stock. During busy periods of the year, we may not be able to accommodate your rental needs. All Shakespeare & Company costume pieces are released at the discretion of the Costume Director.
We do not rent tights or stockings, corsets and undergarments, antique pieces or high boots.
Costume rental fees are per whole costume, defined as the needs for one character for one scene as determined by the Costume Director.All items must be laundered or dry cleaned prior to restocking. We can clean returned costumes at an additional cost of $10 per costume.Costumes may not be cut, dyed, painted or irreparably altered, and must be returned in the condition in which they were rented.Deposits are held subject to proper return of a rental and will be kept if items are lost or damaged.