Rent Props and Costumes from Nashville Rep!
Welcome to Nashville Repertory Theatre Rentals. Over its history, the theatre has assembled a brilliant collection of 50,000+ costumes, props, and set pieces. Whether your interest is in a single item or an entire show, we’re here to help!
New Rental Policies, effective July 2022:
Our rental office is open by appointment only. Appointments are available on Tuesday and Friday only.
All browsing, pickups, and drop-offs require an appointment. We are sorry that we cannot accommodate walk-ins.
Appointments may be requested by emailing rentals@nashvillerep.org or calling 615-349-3227. COVID protocols will be provided at the time of reservation. Violation of protocols may result in cancellation of appointment or rental and may also incur a surcharge.
Email and telephone requests received on Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday will receive a response on Tuesday. Requests received on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday will receive a response on Friday.
Our ability to accommodate last-minute requests is limited at this time. Large rentals of over four costume ensembles and/or several props require a two-week lead time.
We cannot accommodate individual costume rentals at this time. Please contact our friends at Bravo Creative Arts Center.
SPACE RENTAL: We do not have performance or rehearsal space available for rental. We produce our shows at Tennessee Performing Arts Center, you must contact TPAC directly for space rental.
What We Rent
Costumes - We have a varied selection of men and women’s costumes from the 1400s to the 1980s. This includes hats, shoes, undergarments, and other accessories. Our costume stock is comprised of custom-made theatrical costumes created for Nashville Repertory Theatre productions, as well as purchased, reproduction, and vintage garments.
Props - We have a variety of props and furniture available for rent. This includes vintage or historical reproduction furniture, retro and antique homewares, linens, soft goods, fake food, old books/magazines, framed artwork, antique cameras, signage and more.
We do NOT have any backdrops, audio equipment, performance/rehearsal space, or licensed costumes/mascots (Disney, Marvel, etc.) available for rental.
FAQ
General +
I didn’t need all my costumes. Can I return the unused ones?
All rentals are final for film and business rentals. For schools and theaters extra pieces may be taken for fittings. Pieces returned prior to opening night and will be removed from the invoice and replaced with a 15% restocking fee. All costume pieces in the care of the renter on opening night will be charged at full price.
Can I make changes to a rented item?
Props and furniture cannot be altered in any way (including painting, changing hardware, reupholstering, or distressing) without the written permission of the Rental Manager. Costumes may be altered temporarily using sewn methods that do not harm the garments (NO SAFETY PINS) and alterations must be removed before returning the pieces. Props or costumes that are returned with alterations may be subject to replacement or repair fees. Because many of our pieces are custom made the replacement fee of an item may be up to 10 times the rental fee of that item.
What is the length of rental?
The length of rental varies depending on the type of rental organization. Any rental order may be renewed for an additional term at 60% of the original order price.
Film or Other Business: 1 Week School or Theatre: 6 Weeks
Can I reserve items?
No. Rentals are first come, first serve, and any piece's availability is subject to the needs of the Nashville Rep’s current season. Some exceptions may be made for seasonal items.
Services and Custom +
Do I need to dry clean the costumes?
Dry cleaning and laundering can be completed either by the renter or Nashville Rep. There will be a $5 per piece cleaning fee added to the order price for all costume items that need to be cleaned by Nashville Rep. An additional week of processing time will be provided for renters opting to dry clean and launder their rental.
Can I rent an outfit for a costume party?
No. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate individual rentals at this time. Contact our friends at Bravo Creative Arts Center for individual rentals.
Can you choose the costumes for my show and cast?
Yes! If you provide visual research, measurements, and sufficient lead time we can pull costumes based on that information and have them ready for pick-up or shipping upon your approval. There is an additional fee of 20% of the total rental cost, plus shipping costs for this service.
Can you build custom props or sets?
Depending on our production schedule and personnel availability we may be able to build something for you. Pricing will be based on type of labor, materials, and time. Please contact us for more information.
Do you make custom costumes?
Costume commissions are accepted on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Costume Shop Manager and the Rentals Manager dependent on our production schedule and personnel availability. Commissions will not be accepted less than one month prior to when the costume is needed. The price will be quoted ahead of the commission and 50% of the quote must be paid for work to begin.
Can you hem these pants/ quick rig this shirt/ replace the zipper in this jacket, etc?
Yes, depending on personnel availability. We offer flat rates for existing garment alterations - contact us for more information.
Can you ship items?
It depends on the item. Costumes and accessories, yes. Props, no. Any shipping fees will be included on the invoice. Return shipping (including any damage that may occur in transit) is the responsibility of the renter. Insurance is advised.
Pricing and Payment +
What are your prices?
Prices vary depending on the item and the length of rental. Pulling service is an additional fee. Please contact us for more details.
What types of payment do you accept?
Any kind of rental can pay with either card or cash. Businesses, schools, and other organizations can also pay by business check or PO. No matter the ultimate payment method every customer account must have a valid credit or debit card on file to rent.
Do you require a deposit?
No. However, every customer account must have a valid credit or debit card on file to rent which may be charged for incidentals should they arise. Our rental agreement outlines this in more detail. Please contact us to see a copy of our rental agreement for your organization.
Can I purchase an item?
Possibly. We do periodically go through our stock to let things go and would be more than happy to find a good home for those pieces. Some items, however, may be very valuable to have in our stock and we want to hold on to them.
What Do You Have? +
**Do you have a Santa costume? **
Yes! However, it’s understandably in high demand around the holidays so may not be available. We also have Santa and elf hats, festive cloaks, and other Christmas gear.
**Can I rent your theater? **
We do not have performance or rehearsal space available for rental. We produce our shows at Tennessee Performing Arts Center, you must contact TPAC directly for space rental.