Step in to
Washington National Opera’s Closet
for a Costume Sale

October 17 – 18, 2009
10:00 AM – to 5:00 PM

Just in time for Halloween, WNO’s Costume Studio is opening up its closet doors for the first time in six years. This unique opportunity will showcase over 1,000 costumes featuring some of the top opera designers. All are welcome; don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to own a piece of WNO history!

Costume Information

• A large selection of pre-distressed items, period garments, muslins and uniforms perfect for a theatre company or a Halloween costume party
• Three racks of complete shows
  •  The Mikado
  • A vintage Ming Cho Lee Madama Butterfly
  • The cutting-edge 2007 La Bohéme by Mariusz Trelinski  
• A costume worn by American soprano Ruth Ann Swenson in Lucia di Lammermoor
• A costume from Il Guarany worn by Chilean soprano Veronica Villarroel and designed by Franz Blumauer
• Additional costumes include historical military costumes, iconic character costumes, Knights of the Holy Grail costumes, and Algerian eunuch costumes
• Modern and period dress pieces include dresses, cloaks, shirts, trousers and jackets
• Shoes, bags, gloves, hats and accessories will also be available
• Get creative and build your own costume with individual pieces and accessories starting at just $2
• Most complete costume sets range from $50-$200

A fitting area will be available to try on items at the studio.  Personal shoppers will be on hand to answer any questions or to help put together outfits and accessorize.

Cash, check and credit cards are accepted.  All sales are final.

Studio Information

The costume sale will take place in Rehearsal Room C (3^rd floor) of the WNO Studio in Takoma Park. The studio is located at 6925 Willow St, N.W., Washington, D.C.

Street parking is available or take Metro’s Red Line to Takoma station – turn left onto Carroll St., take a slight right at Eastern Ave, then a right onto Willow St. WNO Studio is on the left.