SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
University Affairs Office
1801 E. Cotati Avenue
Rohnert Park, CA 94928-3609
(707) 664-2057
e-mail: jean.wasp@sonoma.edu
University Affairs Office
1801 E. Cotati Avenue
Rohnert Park, CA 94928-3609
(707) 664-2057
e-mail: jean.wasp@sonoma.edu
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 15, 2003
Contact: Pamela Johnson, Costume Studio, (707) 664-2216
Costume Studio Stages Clearance Sale, Sept. 24, 25, 26
Since the abundance of costumes are spilling into every nook and cranny of storage, the SSU costume rental studio will hold a clearance sale on Sept. 24, 25 and 26.Everything from vintage clothing to fantasy costumes go up for sale from 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on the stage at Evert B. Person Theatre. All proceeds from the sale will pay towards the costume storage warehouse monthly rental fees.
Thousands of costumes will be available for purchase. "We have too many suit jackets, band uniforms and items that are not frequently reused in theatrical productions" says Costume Director Pamela Johnson, "But the prime targets for costume hunters might be the 20-foot rack of fantasy apparel."
Most of the clothing are jackets, dress shirts, hats and shoes. Some might even be classified as retro. Some accessories, remnants of fabric and craft items will be for sale. "Everything you need to create an expressive Halloween costume," she says. Payment is by cash or check only.
Whatever is not sold by Friday will be handed over to local high school drama departments for one last round of free picking, and then sent off as a donation to the homeless.
The Center for Performing Arts has two locations at which they store their costumes for rent to the public and theatre groups. The rental of the costumes must pay for the storage space and there is need for a donation of warehouse space closer to campus, says Johnson. All donations may be made by calling (707) 664-2216.
The studio has a solid history of providing costumes for many productions in Sonoma County and the greater Bay Area.