Before Costumes Arrive
One person should be in charge of ordering the costumes. This is usually the director or costumer. A responsible, well-organized person should be chosen to supervise the actual use of the costumes. This may be the costumer of a wardrobe supervisor.

When Costumes Arrive
The costumer or wardrobe supervisor and staff unpack costumes and hang them on racks.
The costumer’s packet found with the shipped costumes is opened and read completely.
The Director inspects the costumes to see that they are what they intended.
Make sure all costumes and pieces are there.
If anything is missing call IMMEDIATELY.
Save boxes to ship back.
The costumer then checks the costume against the packing list.

During the Shows Run
At the end of each rehearsal and performance, each actor is expected to hang their costume and its accessories.
Any repairs needed may be done according to the care sheet included in the costumer’s packet.

Returning the Costumes
At the end of the run, the actor is expected to return the costume to the costumer or wardrobe supervisor. It is recommended that the costumes be turned in and checked off immediately after the last performance (This discourages the temptation to keep a costume part as a souvenir.) If a piece is missing, it is easier to find immediately after the show.
As a costume is turned in, the original list should be replaced, the costumes bagged, and then placed in its original shipping box. The boxes (when full and no pieces found missing) should be taped and readied for return via UPS.

HAVE A GREAT SHOW!!