ZOMBIE COSTUME TIPS

Have fun and be creative when making your Zombie costume for Thrill The World. Try to view the original Thriller video to observe the zombies' costumes, hair, make-up and facial expressions for more ideas.

Tips for your zombie costume:

Prepare your costume PRIOR to arriving to Thrill The World. There will not be enough time to cut and dirty your costume on site!

1. Go to thrift shops, like San Souci, to get your costume. You can also pre-register at their store – located across the street from the United Way Center on 13th Street.
2. Cover as much of your body as possible with clothing since this will require less zombie make-up. It may be cold – dressing in layers may be a good way to go.
3. Wear dark colored clothing. Old fashioned, unflattering outfits are most effective if you plan to dress as a zombie. You can choose to dress in 80’s fashion, as Michael Jackson or in your everyday clothes – it is up to you!
4. Add dirt, marks, and torn holes to your costume. Use dirt, black marker, black/brown shoe polish. Cut or tear your costume with a scissor, knife, or run it through your garden.
5. Appear as though you've risen from the dead (we know this doesn’t really happen – try to keep in mind young children will be there too – nothing with weapons or references to drugs/alcohol will be allowed).
6. Wear comfortable, dark shoes that you can dance in for a few hours. No heels will be allowed.
7. Add baby powder to your clothes and hair to appear dusty.

Tips for your zombie make-up and hair:

You will have a short amount of time to touch up your costume, hair, make-up and eat before we perform.

• Ensure that your make-up does not obstruct your vision. No masks. Watch out for fake blood dripping into your eyes, especially if you wear contact lenses.
• For your hair: hairspray it up, tease it, wear a wig, go crazy!
• Zombie drool: In a plastic cup, mix corn syrup and red/blue/green food dye. Food dye directly in your mouth looks cool, but it MAY stain dental work.
• Add baby powder to your hair to look gray or on to your clothes to look dusty. Do NOT get it on the floor because it makes the floor slippery = safety hazard. This won’t matter once you’ve gotten to the field.
• For makeup: use theatrical makeup, or regular makeup: dark eye shadows under your eyes, red lipstick for "blood", pale foundation, eyeliners, fake blood.
• If using a lot of makeup, make sure to moisturize well first, as this will make removal of makeup easier, and will make sure your skin isn’t damaged.
• We will have a small supply of baby wipes, hand sanitizer, hairspray and cream make-up. You may want to bring your own supply.

Bring with you to the event

• Costume & shoes (no high heels)
• Make-up for touch-up
• Your camera!
• If from out of town, a map of how to get to venue
• Money for food, drinks, souvenir photos, etc…
• Your personal email address so you can get a certificate from Thrill the World
• If not pre-registered, Completed Registration Form (remember those under 18 need a parent’s signature to attend)