On average, the costume rental for one chorus member is $120.

The typical show has 40 chorus members. 40 X $120 = $4800

Costume rental for one principal artist is $300 - $600 depending upon the number of costume changes.

Wig rental for one production can range from $500 to $2000.

$5000 covers the typical fees for one principal artist.

$10,000 pays for the scenery rental for one opera.

On average, one production will cost $150,000 - $200,000 to bring to the stage. Only 30% of that cost is covered by ticket sales.