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Performance Bag Checklist

Your performance bag is your lifeline. Pack it right and you walk into any venue calm and ready. Pack it wrong and you're scrambling backstage. This is everything that should be in it — every time.

Costume & Look

☐Full costume (every piece)
☐Performance shoes / heels
☐Wig + wig cap + pins
☐All accessories & jewelry
☐Body tape / pasties
☐Comfortable shoes for before/after

Makeup & Beauty

☐Full makeup kit
☐Setting spray
☐Lashes + lash glue
☐Touch-up kit (powder, lip, Q-tips)
☐Makeup remover wipes
☐Portable mirror

Emergency Repairs — Non-Negotiable

☐Safety pins (assorted sizes)
☐Fashion tape
☐Needle & thread (black, white, nude)
☐Fabric glue / hem tape
☐Spare heel tips
☐Stain remover pen
☐Small scissors

Body & Comfort

☐Blister pads / moleskin
☐Pain relief (ibuprofen / paracetamol)
☐Deodorant / body spray
☐Grip spray (for shoes / pole)
☐Hair ties / bobby pins
☐Feminine hygiene products

Logistics

☐ID & payment
☐Phone + charger + power bank
☐Music files (offline backup)
☐Set list / cue notes
☐Water bottle
☐Snacks / energy food
☐Change of clothes for after

The Golden Rule of Performance Bags

Keep a permanent base kit in your bag that never gets unpacked — safety pins, fashion tape, pain relief, blister pads, spare lashes, and lash glue. These items should live in your bag permanently. Add your costume, makeup, and show-specific items on top for each performance.

This way, you only need to pack 20% of your bag each time — the permanent 80% is always ready.