Gifts of old silk gowns, or even scraps of material, can all be utilized in some way. And in this connection, a word must be said as to the value of things. Use cheese-cloth, cambric, and canton-flannel if you must--a good variety of color may be found in them; canton-flannel is heavy, and hangs well, and up to a certain point they are all effective. But if better things can be had, through gift or loan, it is a matter for rejoicing. Not only because better materials mean softer and richer colors, but because they very greatly improve the of the stage picture. This difference in quality makes a very marked difference in beauty of effect. Occasionally it will be found necessary to hire costumes, and, more often, wigs. But all such things as can be made, with help, by the children and their friends, will add just so much to their interest in the performance, and the good they can get from it.

Materials Monologue from Christmas Candles: Plays for Boys and Girls

Rehearse Materials's monologue