Item Verification

Directly verify the shape, size, and color of the items (costumes, props, backdrop) you wish to rent.
Only costumes and props used in performances by the National Theater of Korea’s resident companies are available for rental.

• Visit the Stage Arts Support Center (16 Heyri-ro Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do) for accurate item verification
• As visiting hours vary depending on performance schedules and time, you must coordinate your visit with the rental manager (031-570-9106).

Complete and submit application form

Download and complete the rental application form, or complete it on-site during item verification. The rental period for costumes, accessories, props, and backdrops cannot exceed 30 days. 

Application Restrictions

The theater may cancel rentals and suspend rental eligibility for up to 2 years for persons who have committed any of the following:

Review Process (Approval/Adjustment/Denial)

Review Process (Approval/Adjustment/Denial): Rental applications for performance items will be reviewed and decided based on factors including contribution to performing arts development. The rental period for costumes, accessories, props, and backdrops cannot exceed 30 days, and items must be returned by the day after the performance ends.

Preference is given to:

• Pure performing arts that contribute to the development of national arts and international cultural exchange
• Performances that contribute to youth emotional development and formation of sound values
• National events related to culture and arts
• Performances or major events that the theater director considers particularly necessary for cultural and artistic development

Payment of Rental Fee

After rental approval, you must pay the rental fee at least 2 days prior to the performance start date (scheduled collection date) following the payment instructions (provided via email and text message).
(Bank transfer: KB Bank 491001-01-152497, National Theater of Korea)

Refund of Rental Fees

Rental fees already paid are generally non-refundable. However, all or part of the rental fee may be refunded in the following cases (effective from January 1, 2005):

• When use becomes impossible due to natural disasters or other force majeure events (full refund)When use becomes impossible due to circumstances attributable to the theater (full refund)When the renter applies for cancellation at least 3 days prior to the start of the rental period and receives approval from the theater for valid reasons (90% refund)
• When use becomes impossible due to circumstances attributable to the theater (full refund)When the renter applies for cancellation at least 3 days prior to the start of the rental period and receives approval from the theater for valid reasons (90% refund)
• When the renter applies for cancellation at least 3 days prior to the start of the rental period and receives approval from the theater for valid reasons (90% refund)

Collection

After completing payment, the applicant must collect the items in person.
The applicant must prepare boxes or bags for packaging and transporting performance items, and all transportation expenses must be borne by the applicant.

Changes and Cancellations

Changes or cancellations due to the applicant’s circumstances are not accepted in principle. However, exceptions may be made if the applicant applies before the scheduled use date and obtains prior approval from the theater.
If the theater needs to change the rental schedule due to unav oidable circumstances, it may do so in consultation with the applicant. If the applicant wishes to change rental details, they must submit a Performance Items Rental Change Application (Form No. 9), and any additional rental fees resulting from the changes must be paid immediately. Applicants must not use rental items in violation of the theater-approved conditions such as performance title, nature of performance, or usage content.
However, if a change in purpose is unav oidable due to exceptional circumstances, the applicant may obtain prior approval for changes. If the changes are deemed inconsistent with the original rental approval conditions, the rental approval may be canceled.

Use:

Obligations and Compensation for Damages

Applicants must not alter the original form of the rental items and must return them immediately upon expiration of the rental period. If items are damaged, they must be restored to their original condition before return. The theater is not responsible for any personal or property damages related to the performance during the rental period, except in cases of theater negligence. The applicant must ensure that the theater is not held liable for damages (such as copyright issues) arising from third parties in relation to the performance.

Return

Performance items must be returned to the National Theater of Korea by the applicant in person by the day after the performance ends. If the rental period is exceeded, additional rental fees must be paid, or rental of performance items in the future may be restricted. Upon return, the manager will inspect the items for damage, and if the applicant has damaged or lost any items, they must compensate for the damage or restore them to their original condition (Article 15 (Compensation for Damages) of the Rental Rules).