February 7, 2020

Dear School Musical Parents,

The School Musical’s production of Shrek the Musical, Jr. will be upon us soon! The children have been working hard learning lines, blocking, and choreography. Now it is time to put together the finishing pieces. Costumes are required for each student. We have tried to make this as simple as possible for all performers and their parents.

It is highly suggested that every performer wear some time of “base layer” of clothing. This could be black or white pants/shorts and a black/white tank top. This will allow for swift costume changes throughout the production.

Everyone will be required to have a pair of black pants, yoga pants or leggings with no writing or designs on them, a pair of plain sneakers and whatever you need for your specific numbers you are in. If you have black jazz shoes, please wear those instead of sneakers.

All leads are responsible for providing their own costume. Many of these costumes can be purchased at Party City, Walmart, Target or even Amazon! Please start looking for them now as our first dress rehearsal is going to be in early March!

It is hot on the stage so please dress in light clothing.

All Costume requirements are as follows:

Shrek: Can be a purchased Shrek costume. If you are creating it yourself, please be as creative and specific as possible to look like the fairy tale character so the audience can identify you. Ogre ears, hands.

Fiona: Can be a purchased Fiona costume with a red Fiona wig. If you are creating it yourself, please be as creative and specific as possible to look like the fairy tale character so the audience can identify you. Ogre ears

Donkey: Can be a purchased Donkey costume. If you are creating it yourself, please be as creative and specific as possible to look like the fairy tale character so the audience can identify you.

Captain: Should be similar to the guards but something unique to stand out as the captain. Here are some examples.

Guards/Knights: All knights and guards costumes should be the same. If there is a parent from this group who is able to coordinate collecting/buying/making the costumes, please sign up on the parent help letter.

Mama Ogre: Dress with an apron. Green ogre nose, ears, hands.

Papa Ogre: Flannel/plaid pants, long top, vest, green ogre nose, green ogre ears, hands.

Little Ogre: Flannel/plaid pants, long top, vest, green ogre nose, green ogre ears, hands.

Storytellers:

Fairies: Wings, wands, tutus. Choose from Pink, Blue or Purple. Stay away from Green please!

Pinocchio:

Can be easily created on your own or if you prefer to purchase it, they are found on most major shopping sites for Halloween costumes.

Peter Pan: Peter Pan costume or create your own. Please be as creative and specific as possible to look like the fairy tale character so the audience can identify you.

Ugly Duckling: Can be a purchased duck costume or can be created on your own. If creating on your own keep the colors to yellow, brown, orange etc.

Big Bad Wolf:

Can be a purchased costume or created on your own. Here are a few images of ways to create.

Three Bears: Mama Bear: Costume can be a purchased bear costume with added accessories like an apron. If you are creating it yourself it can be done with a brown skirt, brown top. Maybe a vest or brown headband or bow.

Papa Bear: Costume can be a purchased bear costume with added accessories like an overcoat or vest with tie. If you are creating it yourself it can be done with brown pants, brown top. Maybe a vest and bowtie.

Baby Bear: Costume can be a purchased bear costume with added accessories like a rattle or bonnet. If you are creating it yourself it can be done with brown pants, brown top. Maybe a vest and bowtie.

Wicked Witch: Black dress with black cape. Black witch hat, broom

Little Pigs: Blue overalls, pink shirt underneath. Can be short overalls if all in agreement. Attachable pig nose.

Gingy: Purchased costume or it can be made using brown bottoms, brown long sleeve top, decorated with “gum drop buttons.”

Bishop: Should look like you are a religious figure performing a marriage ceremony. They sell pope,bishop, priest costumes or create your own.

Dwarf: Can be a purchased dwarf costume or can easily be created on your own. Be sure to include a hat, fake beard, maybe glasses?

Rooster: There are rooster halloween costumes to purchase or you can create it.

Pied Piper: Think “Joker” or use these images as a guide. You can create this as you see fit.

Puss in Boots: You can purchase the puss in boots costume or create your own.

Farquaad: If deciding to stand: Black pants, boots, red royal top. Red hat, black bob wig, cape.

If deciding to kneel: Red hat and black bob wig. The rest of the costume will be “built” as a prop that you would kneel inside of.

Duloc Performers: We will need a parent to help create these so they all look the same. There are 26 Duloc Performers. If possible we would like to accessorize with the yellow bob wig. It is $14 on Amazon. Please respond on the parent help letter if you are able to help us create these. A followup letter will go out ASAP so Duloc Performers know what else they will need.

Woodland Creatures: Deer: Brown top, brown tutus,headband with deer antlers. Brown leggings/tights. A parent volunteer may be needed to coordinate the same accessories for the group. If you are able to volunteer, please sign up on the parent help letter. A separate note will go home to finalize this group.

Trees: Brown Bottoms, Green tops. A parent volunteer may be needed to coordinate the same accessories for the group. If you are able to volunteer, please sign up on the parent help letter. A separate note will go home to finalize this group.

Birds: Blue tops, black bottoms. Blue eye mask, blue wings. A parent volunteer may be needed to coordinate the same accessories for the group. If you are able to volunteer, please sign up on the parent help letter. A separate note will go home to finalize this group.

Rats: Black leggings, black tap shoes, black long sleeve shirt or blazer/jacket. A parent volunteer may be needed to coordinate the same accessories for the group. If you are able to volunteer, please sign up on the parent help letter. A separate note will go home to finalize this group.

Dragon: Dragon costume or create your own using Reds and purples.

Dragonettes: Red flowy dresses, jazz shoes or black ballet shoes.

Cinderella: Can be a purchased Cinderella costume. If you are creating it yourself, please be as creative as possible to look like the fairy tale character so the audience can identify you.

Dorothy: Can be a purchased Dorothy costume. If you are creating it yourself, please be as creative as possible to look like the fairy tale character so the audience can identify you.

Alice in Wonderland: Can be a purchased Alice in Wonderland costume. If you are creating it yourself, please be as creative as possible to look like the fairy tale character so the audience can identify you.

Rapunzel: Can be a purchased Rapunzel costume. If you are creating it yourself, please be as creative as possible to look like the fairy tale character so the audience can identify you.

Jasmine: Can be a purchased Jasmine costume. If you are creating it yourself, please be as creative as possible to look like the fairy tale character so

the audience can identify you.

Cruella de Vil:

Can be a purchased Cruella de Vil costume. If you are creating it yourself, please be as creative as possible to look like the fairy tale character so the audience can identify you. Reds, blacks, whites, polka dots.

Cowardly Lion:

Can be a purchased Cowardly Lion costume. If you are creating it yourself, please be as creative as possible to look like the fairy tale character so the audience can identify you.

Sleeping Beauty:

Can be a purchased Sleeping Beauty costume. If you are creating it yourself, please be as creative and specific as possible to look like the fairy tale character so the audience can identify you.

Mickey Mouse: Any Mickey Mouse costume that you can purchase or create. It can be simple with your own clothes like red shorts, black top, suspenders, bow tie and ears.

Minnie Mouse:

Can be a purchased Minnie Mouse costume. If you are creating it yourself, please be as creative and specific as possible to look like the fairy tale character so the audience can identify you.

Mad Hatter: Can be a purchased Mad Hatter costume. If you are creating it yourself, please be as creative and specific as possible to look like the fairy tale character so the audience can identify you.

Mulan: Can be a purchased Mulan costume. If you are creating it yourself, please be as creative and specific as possible to look like the fairy tale character so the audience can identify you.

Glinda: Glinda the Good Witch Costume or create your own by using a fancy pink ball gown with a large tiara. Add a magic wand to complete your look!

Elsa: Can be a purchased Elsa costume. If you are creating it yourself, please be as creative and specific as possible to look like the fairy tale character so the audience can identify you.

Moana:

Can be a purchased Moana costume. If you are creating it yourself, please be as creative and specific as possible to look like the fairy tale character so the audience can identify you.

Belle: Can be a purchased Belle costume. If you are creating it yourself, please be as creative and specific as possible to look like the fairy tale character so the audience can identify you.

Pocahontas: Can be a purchased Pocahontas costume. If you are creating it yourself, please be as creative and specific as possible to look like the fairy tale character so the audience can identify you.

Young Fiona: Fiona costume, red fiona wig.

Teen Fiona: Fiona costume, red fiona wig.

Ariel: Little mermaid costume or green leggings with purple top. Red hair wig is optional. Perhaps holding a fork (dinglehopper).

Little Red Riding Hood: Red cape, apron. You can also purchase a little red riding hood costume.

Ana: Ana Costume

Merida: Merida costume.

Tinkerbell: Tinkerbell costume with fairy wings. Magic wand.

All costumes are due in to school by Monday, March 9 at the latest. You are encouraged to bring them in as soon as possible. Please label the inside of all pieces of clothing with your child’s first and last name.

Thank you for your cooperation and quick response in costuming your child. We are looking forward to great performances on April 2nd and 3rd. Please continue to view the School Musical link on the school website for updated information. If you have any questions please feel free to email Mrs. Stathes at jstathes76@gmail.com.

Regards,

Mrs. Stathes, Mrs. D’Amato and Ms. Soldati