MEDIA RELEASE

Operatic Society’s Costume Sale

27 January 2012

For Immediate Release

Hamilton Operatic Society is holding a once in a century costume sale next month.

With over a hundred and fifteen years in operation, the society has collected tens of thousands of costumes. The majority of costumes are hired out from their premises located behind Clarence Street Theatre in Hamilton.

However, in order to make room for new costumes, the society is reluctantly parting with many dearly loved treasures from years and shows gone by. The clear out has been a poignant task, but with storage space at a premium, the wardrobe department knew that this day would have to come.

Items available for sale include sets of costumes (from musicals such as Music Man, Oklahoma and Hello Dolly), retro clothes, shoes, boots, stockings (in original packets), fur and faux fur coats and stoles all in both adults and kids sizes. No single item will be more than $20. All stock must go.

The sale will be held at 18 Storey Avenue, Forest Lake, Hamilton from 7am on Saturday 11 February 2012.

Furthermore, the society’s costume hire business is looking for a part-time employee. The applicant must be able to sew competently and possess exemplary customer service skills. Knowledge of costuming and musical theatre is preferred. Resumes may be sent to Hamilton Operatic Society, PO Box 463, Hamilton or alternatively emailed to info@hamiltonoperatic.co.nz.

ENDS