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Will Rogers Follies, The
Early 20th Century

Costume Plot
WILL ROGERS FOLLIES WILL ROGERS: ACT ONE, SCENE ONE: Light brown jeans Red shirt Gold neck scarf Rust fringe chaps Rust Montana Pinch hat Change during Clem’s song ACT ONE, SCENE TWO: Turquoise shirt Tan suede chaps Tan cowboy hat Repeat jeans ACT ONE, SCENE SIX: White shirt with green cuffs Change as Betty introduces Turquoise vest with moo spots children Turquoise chap pants Moo spot hat Red polka dotted scarf ACT ONE, SCENE SEVEN: Silver shirt Change during Betty’s “My Big Silver scarf Mistake” Gray suit pants or jeans Gray suede chaps Gray suede vest Gray cowboy hat (Red Union suit is available) ON STAGE CHANGE: Remove all clothes to boxers Add striped pants White tux shirt Gray vest Striped ascot Gray cutaway coat Gray gloves Gray top hat ACT TWO, SCENE ONE: White jeans White shirt Glow scarf White hat ACT TWO, SCENE TWO: ON STAGE Remove glow scarf and white cowboy hat Add red, white and blue vest Add bowtie Add gloves Add tambourine hat ACT TWO, SCENE THREE: Two piece gray suit Change during Betty’s “No Man White shirt Left for Me” Gray Tie Gray fedora CLEM: ACT ONE, SCENE TWO: Light brown striped pants Yellow shirt with white collar Indian print suspenders Large hat ACT TWO, SCENE FOUR: Change hat to brown bowler ACT TWO, SCENE SEVEN: Black and white striped pants White shirt Silver suspenders Black hat with halo Angel wings ACT TWO, SCENE SEVEN B: Remove wings and hat Add black priest cassock Add white priest surplice ACT TWO, SCENE THREE (PIANO PLAYER): Repeat black and white pants, white shirt and suspenders Green vest Green bowtie Green arm garters Repeat black hat without halo, or green derby ON STAGE: (HASTINGS) Remove hat Add gray cutaway coat WILEY POST: ENTIRE SHOW: Two piece suit Suit Tie Eye patch (available for purchase) Black cowboy hat BETTY BLAKE: ACT ONE, SCENE THREE: Blue long skirt Organza blouse with Peter Pan collar Blue velvet belt ACT ONE, SCENE FIVE: Lavendar two piece long dress Lace gloves Lavendar hat Parasol (available for purchase) ACT ONE, SCENE SIX: Turquoise moos skirt Turquoise moo vest White shirt with green cuffs Red scarf with black polka dots Cowboy hat with spots ACT ONE, SCENE SEVEN: Wedding dress White veil Huge Lace Veil (brought to her onstage – charged as full costume) ACT TWO, SCENE THREE: Green sparkle gown Long white gloves Wig change ACT TWO, SCENE FOUR: Two piece gray suit gloves ZIEGFIELD’S FAVORITE: ACT ONE, SCENE ONE A: Gold and red western shirt with built in trunks Chaps with G String Cow spot hat Gold gauntlets Red scarf ACT ONE, SCENE ONE D: Remove chaps Add hot pants ACT ONE, SCENE ONE E: Long gold and red shirt Red trunk ACT ONE, SCENE THREE: Repeat body liner Long blonde wig Engineer’s cap ACT ONE, SCENE FOUR: Lavender teddy Postman jacket Postman hat (Note: Jacket and hat counted as full costume) ON STAGE CHANGE: Remove jacket and hat ACT ONE, SCENE SIX: Repeat teddy Long robe with maribou feathers ACT ONE, SCENE SEVEN A: Pink teddy Pink trunks Garter Pink Gloves Large pink picture hat ACT ONE, SCENE SEVEN B: Add pannier and bouquet (charged as a costume) ACT TWO, SCENE ONE: Gray double breasted jacket Gray fedora Underdress campaign leotard ACT TWO, SCENE TWO: Add campaign leggings Tambourine hat Gloves Bowtie ACT TWO, SCENE THREE: Repeat body liner Jewel gown Jewels WRANGLERS: (There will be four of each costume described below) ACT ONE, SCENE ONE A: Brown jeans Satin chaps Brown spotted shirts Red scarfs Spotted hats ACT ONE, SCENE ONE E: Repeat jeans Burgundy shirts Tan suede chaps Neck scarves Dark brown hats ACT ONE, SCENE FIVE: Tux shirts Striped pants Gray vests Ascots Cut away coats Top hats Gloves ACT ONE, SCENE SEVEN: No change ACT TWO, SCENE TWO: White jeans Red, white and blue shirts Red and blue gloves Bow ties Tambourine hats ACT TWO, SCENE THREE: Black tail coats Optional change Black tux pants Repeat tux shirt White vests White bowties White gloves ACT TWO, SCENE FOUR: Repeat Act One, Scene One ROPER: ACT TWO, SCENE ONE: White jeans Glow scarf Glow belt White hat with glow trim BLACK OUT/GLOW DANCERS (There will be four of each costume described below) Black unitard with black full face hood Black gloves Glow hat scarf MALE INDIAN: ACT ONE, SCENE ONE C: Dance belt Loin cloth Brown trunks Feather headdress Bell wrist and ankle bland (Please Note: Less revealing version is available) WILEY POST: Two piece suit Shirt Tie Black cowboy hat Eye patch (available for purchase) COWPOKES: Spotted, long sleeved unitards Red scarf Satin chaps Satin vests Spotted cowboy hats Fringed gauntlets DOGIES: Horn hats Tails Optional change of scarves POWDER PUFFS: Pink teddies Garters Pink lace gloves Large pink picture hats WEDDING PINK: Add panniers FAVORITE SON: Red, white and blue unitards Red and blue gloves Bowties Tambourine hats JEWELS: Elaborate gowns Feathered headpieces Matching accessories (Note: Gray lab coats and sheets are available) INDIAN MAIDENS: Sequined bras with hanging beading Matching sequined G strings Large feathered headdresses (Note: less revealing versions are available) INDIAN BLANKETS: Charged as separate costume OPENING WHITE MORNING INDIAN: White beaded bra and G-string Large feathered headdress White feather and fabric wings INDIAN SUNBURST: Nude beaded bra and G-string Long, draped beaded gloves Large feathered headdress BETTY’S SISTERS: Two piece yellow dresses Lace gloves Yellow picture hats WILL’S SISTERS: Plaid baby doll dresses Oversize bonnets Briefs Gloves RADIO ENGINEER: Pants Knit Vest Shirt Bowtie Cap STAGE MANAGER: Pants Knit Vest Shirt Bowtie (Note: Custer’s last stand is available) BOYS (Children): ACT ONE, SCENE SIX: Turquoise and cow spot chap pants White shirt with green cuffs Gold vest White cowboy hat with spots Red scarf with black polka dots ACT ONE, SCENE SEVEN B: Two piece gray suit White shirt Gray bowtie ACT TWO, SCENE THREE: Play clothes available GIRL (Children): ACT ONE, SCENE SIX: Turquoise and cow spot chap pants White shirt with green cuffs Gold vest White cowboy hat with spots Red scarf with black polka dots ACT ONE, SCENE SEVEN B: White print blouse Light gray dress with blue belt ACT TWO, SCENE THREE: Play clothes are available ACT TWO, SCENE FOUR: Repeat Act One, Scene Seven ORDERING NOTES: When placing your order, please specify the cast assignments for the below listed characters. Dogies Sunburst Indian Indian Maidens Will’s/Betty’s Sisters White Indian Black Light Chorus Also, it is IMPORTANT THAT YOU SPECIFY YOUR “JEWEL” COLOR ASSIGNMENTS for your chorus.
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