Happy Birthday, Shakespeare! Renaissance Costume Ideas Dress-Up Day at VHS
The VHS English Department is commemorating the life and works of William Shakespeare with a dress-up day on THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015. This is extra credit – it is not mandatory! Ms. Rivers is offering a test grade to her students for participation…make sure you meet the following requirements and expectations:
Expectations and Requirements: You must come to school in costume (Renaissance Era or Shakespearean character) and remain in costume the ENTIRE DAY. Please check with me if you have questions about your costume – purchased or homemade BEFORE April 23rd. Your costume must be in compliance with the 2014-2015 VHS Student Dress Code.
NOBILITY
ROYALTY
GENTLEMEN
Could you be Henry VIII ? Or Elizabeth I ?
PEASANTS & MIDDLE CLASS
PRIESTS & MONKS
JESTERS
What about being a CHARACTER from a Shakespearean Play?
HAMLET
OPHELIA
LADY MACBETH
ROMEO JULIET
THE NURSE
WITCHES
FAIRIES
GHOSTS
THESE ARE JUST A FEW IDEAS … BE CREATIVE & COME UP WITH YOUR OWN COSTUME IDEA…
COSTUMES MAY BE PURCHASED OR HOMEMADE