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Costume Request Guidelines
School of Theatre, Television and Film
San Diego State University
Costume Rental: Teri Tavares 619-594-1179 or 619-594-0183
WHO CAN RENT?: Costumes, properties and furniture are available for rental to students
participating in School of Theater, Television and Film classroom activities or officially sanctioned
productions. All other groups may inquire about rental arrangements. We do not rent for parties,
weddings, Halloween or other nonproduction activities.
APPOINTMENTS: Costume rentals and rental returns are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. To
schedule an appointment, the costume rental supervisor at 619-594-1179 or 619-594-0183. We are
unable to accommodate walk-ins. The scheduling of actual times for pick-up and return will be at the
discretion of the Rental Supervisor. Renters are expected to be on time and late arrivals (more than
10 min. late) will be asked to reschedule. You will have a maximum of 45 minutes per appointment.
Please know what you are looking for, so you can use this time wisely.
LIABILITY: The renter assumes all liability for the rental items when they are in the renter’s
possession. Fees for lost or damaged items will be assessed accordingly at the discretion of the
Rental Supervisor and are subject to change without notice. The School of Theatre, Television and
Film reserves the right to refuse rental at any time.
ON APPROVAL: Costumes may be taken on approval for two weeks. Costumes/ returned early will
still be charged the restock fee. Anything returned late will be charged the per item rental fee.
DEPOSIT: A minimum deposit check for $100 is required at check-out. This check will not be
cashed unless items are not returned on time or come back damaged. The deposit amount is based on
the number of costume/prop pieces checked-out and may be increased if there is a significant amount
of items rented. The deposit check will be returned once items have been returned undamaged and on
time.
MOVING AND LOADING: The renter will be responsible for moving and loading all rented items.
You need to bring enough people to move everything in a timely manner.
CLEANING: All costumes must be cleaned as specified on Rental Agreement. Dry cleaned items
must be returned in the dry cleaning bags with a copy of the cleaning receipt. A per item cleaning fee
of $10 will be assessed for each costume returned not properly cleaned.
ALTERATIONS: Temporary alterations are allowed (hems, button changes, etc.). All alterations
must be restored before costumes are returned. Adhesive products (glues, tapes, iron-ons) may not be
used on any item. Garments may not be dyed, painted or cut. Properties/Furniture may not be painted
or altered without prior approval. Any painting/altering of props/furniture will result in being charged
the replacement fee.
Property Rental Request Guidelines
School of Theatre, Television and Film
San Diego State University
Prop Rental Supervisor: Jenn Imbler 619.594.1178
[email protected]
Who Can Rent?: Properties and furniture are available for rental to students participating in School of
Theatre, Television and Film classroom activities or officially sanctioned productions. All other groups may
inquire about rental arrangements. We do not rent for parties, weddings, Halloween or other non-production
activities.
Appointments: Properties and furniture rentals and rental returns are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. A
Property rental request form may be obtained online or via email. To schedule an appointment, please call or
email the Prop Rental Supervisor or Prop Mistress (see above). We are unable to accommodate walk-ins. The
scheduling of actual times for pick-up and return will be at the discretion of the Rental Supervisor and Prop
Mistress. Renters are expected to be on time and late arrivals (more than 10 min. late) will be asked to
reschedule. You will have a maximum of 30 minutes per appointment. Be prepared. The rental request form is
designed to facilitate this time limit. Rental return appointment must be made at time of check-out.
Limits: Weapons of any type are not available for rental. The properties rental supervisor does not handle
any special effects equipment (foggers, hazers, etc.) or lighting equipment, which is rented out from the School.
Liability: The renter assumes all liability for the rental items when they are in the renter’s possession. Fees
for lost or damaged items will be assessed accordingly at the discretion of the Prop Mistress and are subject to
change without notice. The School of Theatre, Television and Film reserve the right to refuse rental at any
time.
FEES: Fees for campus related activities are currently being waived. Non campus related rental fees are
based on the number of items rented and duration of rental.
Deposit: A minimum deposit check for $100 is required at check-out. This check will not be cashed unless
items are not returned on time or come back damaged. The deposit amount is based on the number of pieces
checked-out and may be increased of there is a significant amount of items rented. The deposit check will be
returned once items have been returned undamaged and on time.
Moving and loading: The renter will be responsible for moving and loading all rented items. You need to
bring enough people to move everything in a timely manner. The TTF Department does not provide dollies,
carts, hand trucks, moving blankets or rope, so if you need them, bring your own! Parking next to the building
is at your own risk. Do not block sidewalks.