During its 40-year run, Music Theatre of Wichita has produced and compiled a number of professionally-built props, costumes, and sets for many popular Broadway shows that it rents nationwide.* A complete list of shows available can be found in the sidebar (Shows A-Z), or by using the search button. Show posts are constantly being updated, so if there’s a particular image you’re looking for, drop us a note. Be sure to check the Technical Specs tab at the top of this page for sizing and venue information. Thanks!
From left to right; Sunset Boulevard, Xanadu, Disney’s The Little Mermaid (all new for 2011)
(316)265-3253 Office • (316)265-8708 Fax
For pricing, scheduling, and inventory information, contact
Mary Sue Dymak, Director of Rentals and Inventory
msd@mtwichita.org
Wayne Bryan, Producing Artistic Director
wayne@mtwichita.org
Nancy Reeves, Producing Associate / Company Manager
nancy@mtwichita.org
Music Theatre of Wichita
225 W. Douglas • Suite 202
Wichita, KS 67202
I requested information yesterday about the complete rental package for the Drowsy Chaperone and I would also like to ask to more questions. Please include information about size spec on the set and backdrop, including the airplane. Along with my second question about any special mechanics of the plane, if it needs a fly system or anything else. If there are other special features about the set that I might need to know about, I am very curious. For example the tap dance number with hot feet, with the smoke machine…is that something that comes with the package as a special effect or not? I want to know now what I will need to plan for outside of the package.
Thank you so much in advance for your time.
Wayne
Dear Music Theatre of Wichita Rentals,
I am interested in renting a few of your sets and I wanted to know more information about the following sets:
• “The Drowsy Chaperone”
• “High School Musical 2”
• “Hairspray”
• “Thoroughly Modern Millie”
• “Seussical”
• “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”
• “My Fair Lady”
• “Wizard of Oz”
• “Cinderella”
The information I’d like to know about the sets are as followed:
• Dimensions for sets
• Price per week for sets/backdrops
• Price for just costumes
• Price for just sets
• Estimated price for sets, props, costumes, backdrops.
• Amount of costumes for each of the shows I mentioned above
My other question is, how far West of the United States do you ship? Also, if I arranged to rent a full package for one of your sets, could I have the costumes sent to my theatre before the set and other parts of the show are sent down? (for costume fittings) Much appreciated and I look forward to hearing from you.
~ Mark T.
Hello! Washburn Rural High School rented props for “Modern Mille” a few years ago. We are now doing “Music Man” I don’t see that you have abything for that show to rent. However, Do you have ANY ideas about the Wells-Fargo wagon?
Sometimes you can find a farmer that has an old buggy chassis and build off of that; but actually getting a Wagon that is accurate and will fit on your stage is a big problem. I would suggest going on line to get photos of an old delivery truck (circa 1905-1910) to see what can be built. It depends on your blocking as well. I’ve seen productions where the wagon is never seen. We only see Harold come in with the trumpet for Winthrop followed by a few others with boxes containing some band hats and other instruments.
Have fun!
-Mary Sue
Hi, Owen.
Actually we have just purchased the costumes from THE MUSIC MAN, and they’ll be here in a couple weeks. We don’t have the sets for that show, though. We do have the antique train seats, and we have some various drops. The Wells Fargo Wagon really is a challenge. I’ll forward this on to Mary Sue Dymak, our rentals director. Perhaps she will have some ideas.
Best of luck to you,
Wayne Bryan
Music Theatre of Wichita
I am looking for 4 zoot suits for my daughters wedding for the groom and groomsmen. Do you have these for rent?
From Mary Sue Dymak: Hi Bobbie. I don’t have any zoot suits in our theatrical rental stock. Our policy is to not rent to individuals but only theatrical organizations. I do know that many tuxedo shops are now carrying these types for weddings. Best of luck!
Is it possible to hire someone from your staff to make a costume?
Hi, I am producing HARISPRAY at a high school in West Orange, NJ this Spring. We are having trouble finding a safe aerosol, Hairspray product to use for the show. Is there any help you can give us?
Hi Shabazz,
See some of the earlier comments on Hairspray. I think you’ll find some answers.
I am looking to rent the Backdrop for the world’s fair 1904 for meet me in St Louis as well as the ballroom. Do you rent them? If so are they available Oct 7-15 (October 1st)? Could you send me pictures
Looking for costumes and sets for Cinderella for nov 2011. Price and dimensions of set pieces please.
I am producing “Legally Blonde” opening September 21, 2012 and am checking to see if your set/props/costumes would be available for rental. I am scheduled to run thru October 7th, loading out on the 8th. We load in the show on Sunday September 16th. The show is at the PCPA Newmark theatre and here is the link to the technical specs of the space. http://www.pcpa.com/facilities/technical-specifications/newmark if you need to check on the space.
Thanks in advance for your help – Greg