Whether used for a multi-media Halloween costume or good frightening fun any time of year, the musical Monster Mash skirt offers a funky dimension to dress up. The skirt, which is knee length and finished with multiple layers of colored tulle, plays music at the push of a button. This piece in Acting Out's line of musical dress up plays the 1960s hit “Monster Mash,” and the music continues with motion but stops automatically if the child is still.
— “We sell Acting Out, their petticoats and things. We sell a lot of those,” said Jill Brown, buyer at Kidoodles Toys in Norman, Okla., of the store's top-selling dress-up clothes in March 2010.
— Out of 37 retailers, two listed Acting Out as the supplier of their best-selling dress-up items in spring 2010.

The set includes: musical skirt, a soft lavender feather boa and two purple satin wristlets with streamers. All pieces in set are placed in an oversized pink organza bag. The Musical skirt plays the world’s most famous waltz, “The Blue Danube” composed by  Johann Strauss, Jr. Music device is hidden within an interior front pocket. Press on for music and it continues with motion, encouraging movement and creativity. The skirt is two tones of purple adorned with sparkles and a bow. It is lined with satin for itch free wear. Elastic waistband provides easy dressing and can be worn by children from size 3 – 6. As with all Acting Out styles, waistband is completely finished ensuring comfort and long lasting wear ability.

The holiday season would not be as joyous without the musical composition “Jingle Bell Rock” written by Joe Beal and Jim Boothe. The Jingle Bell Rock petticoat style skirt is made of red and white soft tulle.  The skirt is adorned with a candy cane striped bow finished off with a silver jingle bell.  This fun flowing skirt is perfect to rock around the Christmas tree or pose for a holiday picture. Skirt also features an adjustable waistband, which allows for maximum size versatility. Skirts fits most little girls aged three to eight. Music device is hidden within an interior front pocket. Press on for music and it continues with motion. Three AAA batteries included. Winner of the Oppenheim Platinum Best Toy 2008.

The musical Swan Lake petti-skirt features Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake music. It is made of light pink and white soft tulle.  The skirt is adorned with a large satin bow.  This fun flowing skirt is perfect to pirouette around the room. Skirt also features an adjustable waistband, which allows for maximum size versatility. Skirts fits most little girls aged three to eight. Music device is hidden within an interior front pocket. Press on for music and it continues with motion. Three AAA batteries included.

Made with layer upon layer of hot pink, super soft tulle and satin. Polka dotted tulle fabric adds a little whimsy to this already adorable skirt. Removable music device plays two songs. Skirt features an adjustable waistband which allows it to fit ages three to eight. Three AAA batteries included.

This two sided musical cape will liven up any adventure. One side is pirate theme, the reverse side is knight theme. Fun for both boys and girls. Ages three and up. Batteries included.

The skirt plays the music of the can-can, a style originated in mid-1800s Paris. The music is activated by a hidden button, and continues as long as the skirt remains in motion. The skirt features an adjustable Velcro waistband. Launch date: May 2008.
— “These musical skirts are great for imaginative play for girls from 2 to 6,” said Jeanette Lauture of Aunt Jean’s Toys & Treats in Montclair, N.J. “I like the on and off switch for parent sanity.” The skirts dance out the door as best-sellers at her shop, she told TDmonthly in early summer 2008.

The soft tulle skirt sounds Johann Strauss Jr.’s “The Blue Danube.” The song activates with the push of a button and continues when the skirt remains in motion. A Velcro back closure allows for size versatility. Launch date: June 2008.

This sugar plum fairy skirt will make any girl feel like a ballerina in “The Nutcracker.” With the press of a button in the interior front pocket, Tchaikovsky’s music from “The Nutcracker” will sound; continue dancing and the motion will keep the music playing. The lavender skirt is full of sparkles and layers of soft tulle, and is lined with satin for itch-free wear. This product is an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award winner for best toy. Launch date: July 2007.
— Musical Skirts by Acting Out are best sellers at Red Wagon Toy Co. in Woodstock, Vt., Owner Kim Smith told TDmonthly in summer 2007.

This musical dress-up skirt plays the infamous “party” favorite polka song. Girls simply press “on” for music and it continues with motion. It has a new adjustable waistband that allows for even greater size versatility. The product includes three AAA batteries, and the company’s website includes a “How to Dance the Chicken Dance” video. Launch date: July 2007.

This musical dress-up skirt plays the 1996 hit pop song "Macarena.” Kids press “on” for music and it continues with motion. It features a new adjustable waistband that allows for even greater size versatility. It includes three AAA batteries. The company’s website even has a “How to Dance the Macarena” video. Launch date: August 15, 2007.