As a Radio Television and Film Student, you are allowed to rent from the Theatre and Dance costume stock at a discounted rate. Before renting any costumes, you are required to sign a contract. Contracts are sent through DocuSign but if you need a hard copy to sign it can be arranged at your appointment (Please allow 15 minutes to sign if signing during the appointment). We do not loan/ rent costumes for events or holidays.  

Appointments: 

  • Make an appointment at least 24 hours in advanced by emailing us at utcostumerental@gmail.com 
  • Appointments are an hour long (negotiable up to 3hrs depending on amount being pulled and travel) please plan accordingly! 
  • Please provide info as to who is coming to borrow so we know who to expect. 
  • Our Stock is limited and our season production takes priority so there may be things usually available for renting that are withheld. Information will be needed to determine you can rent anything. When requesting an appointment please provide information such as 
  • The nature of what you’re looking for Period, modern, menswear, womenswear, hats, dresses, suits 
  • Is your production filming outside, inside. Outside shoots will not be granted access to some items without a designated skilled costumer on crew 
  • Filming dates 

Contracts: 

  • Contracts will be sent via DocuSign, if there are issues please let stock management know and we will provide a paper copy at your appointment 
  • A faculty contact must be provided for student borrowers 

What cannot be borrowed: 

  • Jewelry 
  • Shoes 
  • Hats (Must be approved by Stock Supervisor) 
  • Hosiery 
  • Belts and suspenders 
  • Real Fur 
  • Green Tag Items 
  • Period items (1700s-1930s, Must be approved by Stock Supervisor) 
  • Vintage items (1940s-1980s Must be approved Stock Supervisor) 

Payment 

  • WE ONLY TAKE CHECKS, CREDIT CARDS AND MONEY ORDERS!  
  • Payment is due when the return is made 
  • Make checks and Money orders payable to The University of Texas Austin Theatre and Dance Dept. 
  • Bring or send your assistant with a tax-exempt form if there is one available. Your faculty supervisor should be able to tell you where to get one.  

Returning Items 

  • A return date will be negotiated at the time of the rental. 
  • If the renter cannot return costumes at the agreed date the renter MUST contact the Stock supervisor or pay a late fee 
  • Items used for projects MUST BE CLEANED. For items dry cleaned the renter MUST PROVIDE RECIPTS. 
  • Extra fees may be charged if items are damaged, lost or uncleaned