Theatre Essentials
Be prepared before rehearsal, tech week, and opening night. We’ve gathered our favorite theatre essentials --
the items our cast members use most often and the products we recommend for performers of all ages.
Whether you’re brand new to the stage or restocking your theatre bag, these must-haves
will help you stay organized, comfortable, and ready for every production.
the items our cast members use most often and the products we recommend for performers of all ages.
Whether you’re brand new to the stage or restocking your theatre bag, these must-haves
will help you stay organized, comfortable, and ready for every production.
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Owala 24 oz Bottle
Spill-proof, trendy, and easy to carry. We love that it fits in most car cup holders and the Beacon backpack bottle sleeve — plus it comes in fun colors performers actually want to use. 24-ounce insulated stainless-steel water bottle with a FreeSip spout (optional removable straw) and push-button lid with lock.
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Vocal Mist
Designed and developed using current academic research on the voice, the VocalMist uses specialized Hydration Formula to condition and relax your voice. Hydrating as you use it, the VocalMist Portable Nebulizer cleans allergens and mucus from your nasal cavities and airways to improve vocal hygiene and comfort vocal cords.
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Official Beacon Logo Backpack, Featuring a main compartment with padded laptop panel, interior organization pockets, front zippered pocket, great for holding pencils, highlighters, etc, xterior side pocket, perfect for holding your Owala Bottle, padded air mesh shoulder straps, and luggage trolley pass through on back.
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Jazz Shoes
A theatre staple for almost every performer. Jazz shoes make it easier to move and dance on stage, while their classic style works well for a wide variety of characters. Available in black/nude.
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Character Shoes (Ladies)
A must-have for many teen and adult female roles. Character shoes offer a polished stage look while still allowing performers to move, dance, and perform comfortably. Available in black/nude.
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Dance Shoe Booties
Protect expensive dance shoes from dirt, scuffs, and damage while walking backstage, around the theater, or even briefly outside. Available in multiple colors.
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Dance Tights
Durable, comfortable, and stage-friendly. These tights resist runs, feel great, have no distracting shine under stage lights, and include a convertible foot opening.
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Leotard (Undergarment)
A great base layer under costumes. Leotards help performers stay covered and comfortable during quick changes, dance numbers, and costume fittings.
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Great under costumes to help performers stay cool, dry, and comfortable. The quick dry fabric helps reduce sweat during rehearsals and performances.
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Water Wipes
Gentle enough for sensitive skin and great for removing makeup, cleaning hands, and quick backstage refreshes during rehearsals and performances.
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Make-Up Brush Kit
Brushes and sponges help apply foundation, blush, contour, and details cleanly — and they’re great for keeping each performer’s makeup kit personal and sanitary.
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Setting Spray
Hydrating and protective, especially after wearing lots of stage makeup during shows. It helps keep makeup in place, reduces transfer onto costumes, and is organic for sensitive skin.
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Wig Caps
A must-have for keeping hair tucked away under wigs. Mesh caps allow bobby pins to secure the wig more easily.
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Bobby Pins
Needed for securing hair, wigs, and headpieces. These are strong, grippy, and hold well through rehearsals, quick changes, and performances.
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No Smell Hairspray
Perfect for crowded dressing rooms. The no-scent formula helps protect voices, reduce irritation, and avoid triggering allergies.
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Thieves Cough Drops
Naturally soothes sore throats. Over-the-counter strength relieves cough and congestion with plant-based ingredients. Free of processed sugar, dyes, artificial flavors, and preservatives, tastes sweet and minty. Infused with Young Living's signature Thieves premium essential oil blend
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Lemon Essential Oil
Helpful for removing sticky, stubborn mic tape residue after tech week, rehearsals, and performances. Use gently and avoid the eye area — a little goes a long way. Cold pressed from the fresh fruit peel of lemons grown in Argentina and the United States, lemon oil has refreshing and cooling properties.
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Throat Coat Tea
Great for soothing your throat after long vocal rehearsals or shows. It tastes great and is a comforting go-to during busy performance weeks.
Taste: Sweet and silky, with a distinct licorice taste. Caffeine Level - Caffeine Free |
Caboodle Make-Up Case
A fun 90s throwback, perfect for keeping makeup organized. It includes a small mirror, a top tray, and a roomy bottom compartment for larger items like brushes, setting spray, and hair tools.
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Glam Make-Up Case
Cute, compact, and sparkly — obviously! This smaller case still has plenty of organization with three layers and a built-in mirror, making it great for performers who want something fun and functional.
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Soft Make-Up Case
A flexible option for performers who like everything in its place. This soft case includes an adjustable mirror and brush holders, making it easy to set up your makeup station anywhere.
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Cooling Patches
Stick them on the lower back to help stay cooler under hot costumes during rehearsals, tech week, and performances.
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Personal Fan
A great backstage essential for cooling off between scenes. Small, quiet, and personal-sized, fits great in a purse or Beacon backpack.
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Travel Tissues
A small but essential item for every rehearsal. They fit easily in a Beacon backpack or makeup case and are always handy when you need them.
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Highlighter Tape
Great for librettos or anything you cannot permanently mark. The tape lets you still see the text underneath, removes easily without damage, and can be reused for future shows.
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Scene Markers
Perfect for marking scenes, entrances, and important script sections. Skinny tabs make it easy to flip quickly to the right spot without covering too much of the page.
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Song Markers
Great for marking songs, major sections, or big rehearsal moments in a script or libretto. The wider size gives you more room to label each song so you can find it fast.
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Script Highlighters
Perfect for marking your lines, cues, songs, and important notes in your script so everything is easy to find during rehearsal.
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Mechanical Pencils
A rehearsal must-have for blocking, notes, and script changes. Mechanical pencils are always ready to use — no sharpening needed.
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Pencil/Highlighter Case
Keeps pencils, highlighters, tabs, and tape organized in one easy-to-find spot so performers are always ready for rehearsal notes.
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Black Pants
A theatre wardrobe staple. Their timeless look makes them useful for many costumes, performances, concerts, and backstage technical roles.
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Electrolytes
Great for long rehearsals, tech week, and hot costumes. Electrolytes help performers stay hydrated and refreshed when water alone is not quite enough.
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Show Program Holder
A great way for performers to save and protect programs from past shows. Perfect for keeping theatre memories organized instead of stuffed in drawers or bags.
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