Costume Information

As you know the time frame is 1933, but there are lots of things out there we can adapt. Most of the kids will only need one costume, some of the girls in the orphanage might also need sleepwear. I strongly suggest you do NOT use your own clothes as we will have to make things look ragged and dirty. I strongly suggest the Goodwill Outlet Stores (the bins), Value Village, Red, White and Blue stores or any other thrift stores in your area. What we need are: flannel nightgowns, night shirts, overalls, pinafores, aprons, bandannas and head scarves, newsboy caps, thermal leggings, tights and knee socks, leather shoes with ties or ankle boots (really old converse sneakers could work also, the very classic style), wool scarves and gloves we can cut the fingertips off, prairie style cotton dresses or very simple shifts. No bright, neon colors or bold patterns, but faded calico type patterns or checks would be OK. Boys can wear old suit pants we can cut off, overalls, flannel shirts, henley type under or thermal shirts, old sweaters and sweater vests (argyle plaid is always good...) Both boys and girls can have old cardigan sweaters, oversized is good or barn coat type jackets, or old wool coats. If pants are a little too big, that's a good look with an old leather belt to cinch them in. I suggest watching the film and just googling photos of the 1930's or photos of other productions of Annie to get ideas. And like I said, you can contact me anytime with questions. Between the main cast and my other jobs on a big show like this, I have to rely on your help and do appreciate it.
Thanks,
Marychris Mass
Costume Designer