1/9

  Welcome back to OBX SEASON 4---Shooting TUESDAY, JANUARY 9th!! If you are new with OBX, this blog is where you will find out important information on what kind of costumes you should bring as a Background Actor on the show. 

Just a couple of housekeeping items to begin with......

-Please, be on time.  You will be checked in by the AD Department and fill out paperwork before we can look at you.  If you are late then the Costume Department does not get as much time to make sure you look great.  

-Always come dressed in your first, best choice of the descriptions for your character.   After reading the character descriptions that you will find here, make your best pick and wear it in.  However, you will ALWAYS be expected to bring multiple options with you so that we can make the final choices.  The final choices will be made by the Costume Dept.  Please respect that we have the overview of the day and the show, and do not complain about what we ask you to wear. Solid colors, wide stripes, plaids, and large scale prints are great! Some color is good, as long as it isn't neon. Please do not include items with narrow stripes, neons, glitter, sequins, uncomfortable shoes, and clothing with large logos & graphics/ trademarked characters (giant nike symbols, star wars tees, etc). On this particular show, simple logos are okay as long as it is mainly wording/ lettering/ phrases (not large pieces of artwork).

- It is MANDATORY that you read this blog before coming to work EVERY TIME YOU WORK.


Please read below for more information on what you should bring based on your character

DEPUTY

Please bring a white crewneck S/S t-shirt, crew socks and black tactical boots if you have them. The rest of your uniform will be provided for you.

BAILIFF

Please bring a white crewneck S/S t-shirt, crew socks and black dress shoes and tactical boots if you have them. The rest of your uniform will be provided for you. 

POGUE COUNCIL MEMBERS

Please bring business-like options, including suits and dress shirts, sport coats, trousers, dresses, skirts, blouses, pant suit sets, loafers, heels and dress shoes. Please also bring accessories to complete a look, like ties, belts, watches and jewelry. Avoid bringing solid white options or bright neon colors. Take a look at the pictures below for inspiration and keep in mind it is still supposed to be summer!

KOOK COUNCIL MEMBER

Please bring business-like options, including suits and dress shirts, sport coats, trousers, dresses, skirts, blouses, pant suit sets, loafers, heels and dress shoes. Please also bring accessories to complete a look, like ties, belts, watches and jewelry. Avoid bringing solid white options, instead please bring preppy color options like pastels. Kooks are the richer folks in town, so please bring bright, preppy options that reflect this. Take a look at the pictures below for inspiration and please remember it is still supposed to be summer!

KOOK TOWNSPEOPLE

Please bring casual, colorful summer outfit options, including shorts, skirts, pants, jeans, dresses, blouses/shirts of any sleeve length and lightweight sweaters/jackets. Kooks are the rich, preppy folks in town, so please bring clothing that reflects this. Avoid bringing solid white items. Please bring shoe options like sandals, loafers or dressy sneakers. Also, bring accessories to complete a look, like jewelry, watches, belts and purses. Take a look at the pictures below for inspiration and keep in mind it is summer wear!

POGUE TOWNSPEOPLE

Please bring casual summer outfit options, including shorts, pants, skirts, dresses, jeans, blouses/shirts of any sleeve length and lightweight sweaters/jackets. Please bring options that may look more dated, aged and well-worn, since this reflects the Pogue style. Avoid bringing solid white items. Please bring shoe options like sandals and sneakers. Also, bring accessories to complete a look, like jewelry, belts and purses/bags. Take a look at the pictures below for inspiration and keep in mind it is summer wear!

YOUNG POGUE MOM & CHILDREN

Please see description for Pogue townspeople above. 

POGUE SURFERS

Please bring summer swimsuit options, as well as flip flops, slides, shorts, t-shirts, tanks and sweatshirts. Please also bring accessories like bags/purses and hats. Avoid bringing solid white options. Take a look at the pictures below for inspiration!

Thanks in advance for bringing great options!

1/8 BACKGROUND

 Welcome back to OBX SEASON 4---Shooting MONDAY, JANUARY 8th!! If you are new with OBX, this blog is where you will find out important information on what kind of costumes you should bring as a Background Actor on the show. 

Just a couple of housekeeping items to begin with......

-Please, be on time.  You will be checked in by the AD Department and fill out paperwork before we can look at you.  If you are late then the Costume Department does not get as much time to make sure you look great.  

-Always come dressed in your first, best choice of the descriptions for your character.   After reading the character descriptions that you will find here, make your best pick and wear it in.  However, you will ALWAYS be expected to bring multiple options with you so that we can make the final choices.  The final choices will be made by the Costume Dept.  Please respect that we have the overview of the day and the show, and do not complain about what we ask you to wear. Solid colors, wide stripes, plaids, and large scale prints are great! Some color is good, as long as it isn't neon. Please do not include items with narrow stripes, neons, glitter, sequins, uncomfortable shoes, and clothing with large logos & graphics/ trademarked characters (giant nike symbols, star wars tees, etc). On this particular show, simple logos are okay as long as it is mainly wording/ lettering/ phrases (not large pieces of artwork).

- It is MANDATORY that you read this blog before coming to work EVERY TIME YOU WORK.


Please read below for more information on what you should bring based on your character

TOWNSPEOPLE

Please bring casual, colorful summer outfit options, including shorts, skirts, pants, jeans, blouses/shirts of any sleeve length and lightweight sweater options. Bring shoe options like sandals, sneakers and casual loafers. Avoid bringing solid white items. Please also bring accessories that can complete a look, like jewelry, sunglasses, purses, belts and watches. 

KOOK ADULTS/DR. THORNTON FRIENDS

Please bring preppy, colorful summer outfit options, including dresses, skirts, blouses, dressy shorts, trousers, button downs, lightweight sweaters, sandals, heels, loafers and dressier sneakers. Avoid bringing solid white items. Please also bring accessories to complete a look, like jewelry, watches, belts, ties and purses. Take a look at the pictures below for inspiration!

ISLAND CLUB SERVERS

We will provide a polo for you. Please bring light blue shorts or skirts, khaki shorts or skirts and white sneakers/Keds type shoes. 

POGUE SURFERS

Please bring summer swim/surf options, like swimsuits and rash guards, as well as flip flops, slides, shorts, t-shirts, tanks and sweatshirts. Please also bring accessories like sunglasses and hats. Avoid bringing solid white options. Take a look at the pictures below for inspiration!

ROCKFISH SERVER

Please bring well-worn shorts, jean shorts (any colors of denim are welcome), jeans, sneakers and sandals/flip flops.  A shirt will be provided for you.

SALTY PATRONS

These are people who were born and raised by the ocean. Super worn in clothes that you have been fishing in for years.  Dirt and stains are great!  These people aren't thinking about fashion.  

Men/Women--Old Tees and Tanks, worn in button down shirts, dirty old jeans, shorts, fishing pants.  Work boots, rain boots or old sneakers. Old fishing hats and baseball hats. Take a look at the pictures below for inspiration!

Thanks is advance for bringing great options!

12/15 MARINA

 Welcome back to OBX SEASON 4---Shooting FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15th!! If you are new with OBX, this blog is where you will find out important information on what kind of costumes you should bring as a Background Actor on the show. 

Just a couple of housekeeping items to begin with......

-Please, be on time.  You will be checked in by the AD Department and fill out paperwork before we can look at you.  If you are late then the Costume Department does not get as much time to make sure you look great.  

-Always come dressed in your first, best choice of the descriptions for your character.   After reading the character descriptions that you will find here, make your best pick and wear it in.  However, you will ALWAYS be expected to bring multiple options with you so that we can make the final choices.  The final choices will be made by the Costume Dept.  Please respect that we have the overview of the day and the show, and do not complain about what we ask you to wear. Solid colors, wide stripes, plaids, and large scale prints are great! Some color is good, as long as it isn't neon. Please do not include items with narrow stripes, neons, glitter, sequins, uncomfortable shoes, and clothing with large logos & graphics/ trademarked characters (giant nike symbols, star wars tees, etc). On this particular show, simple logos are okay as long as it is mainly wording/ lettering/ phrases (not large pieces of artwork).

- It is MANDATORY that you read this blog before coming to work EVERY TIME YOU WORK.


Please read below for more information on what you should bring based on your character

MARINA WORKERS

Please bring water resistant shorts, sun shirts (long and short sleeve options), hats and water shoes like wellys or xtratufs. Remember to bring a heavy coat for in between takes. Please avoid bright solid white items. 

YACHT CREWMAN

Please bring khaki shorts for men and khaki skorts for women, as well as boat shoes, like Sperrys. Remember to bring a heavy coat for in between takes. 

FISHERMEN

Please bring well-worn clothes that look like you have been fishing in them for years. This can include t-shirts, tanks, fishing shirts, sun shirts, shorts, fishing vests, swimsuits, flip flops/sandals, as well as hats, sunglasses and gaiters. Keep in mind that we will be filming outside and it might be cold, so bring long sleeve shirts, pants and light layers along with the rest of your items, as well as a heavy coat to wear on set in between takes. Please avoid solid bright white options. Take a look at the pictures below for inspiration!

12/14 - HOSPITAL

 Welcome back to OBX SEASON 4---Shooting THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14th!! If you are new with OBX, this blog is where you will find out important information on what kind of costumes you should bring as a Background Actor on the show. 

Just a couple of housekeeping items to begin with......

-Please, be on time.  You will be checked in by the AD Department and fill out paperwork before we can look at you.  If you are late then the Costume Department does not get as much time to make sure you look great.  

-Always come dressed in your first, best choice of the descriptions for your character.   After reading the character descriptions that you will find here, make your best pick and wear it in.  However, you will ALWAYS be expected to bring multiple options with you so that we can make the final choices.  The final choices will be made by the Costume Dept.  Please respect that we have the overview of the day and the show, and do not complain about what we ask you to wear. Solid colors, wide stripes, plaids, and large scale prints are great! Some color is good, as long as it isn't neon. Please do not include items with narrow stripes, neons, glitter, sequins, uncomfortable shoes, and clothing with large logos & graphics/ trademarked characters (giant nike symbols, star wars tees, etc). On this particular show, simple logos are okay as long as it is mainly wording/ lettering/ phrases (not large pieces of artwork).

- It is MANDATORY that you read this blog before coming to work EVERY TIME YOU WORK.


Please read below for more information on what you should bring based on your character

DOCTORS

If you are returning, please bring exactly what you wore last time, including dress shirts, khakis/tan dress pants, ties, shoes and belts. A lab coat will be provided for you. 

NURSES/ORDERLIES

If you are returning, please bring exactly what you wore last time, including shoes and a crewneck t-shirt if you wore one under your scrubs. If you are new, please bring short and long sleeve crewneck shirts to go under scrubs and comfortable closed-toe shoes, like clogs or tennis shoes. Scrubs will be provided for you.

EMTs

Please bring a short sleeve white crewneck t-shirt, as well as navy EMT pants and black work boots if you have them. 

SECURITY

Please bring a short sleeve white crewneck t-shirt, as well as black work boots and black or navy EMT-style pants if you have them.

PATIENTS

Please bring comfortable clothing options, including sweatpants, shorts, t-shirts, tank tops, sweatshirts, tennis shoes and slippers. Please bring at least one option that is sleeveless and shorts so it can be hidden under a hospital gown if needed. Please avoid solid white items, neon items, or clothing with large graphics/logos. 

VISITOR

Please bring casual clothing options, like jeans, casual pants/shorts, short and long sleeve shirt options and sweaters/jackets to go on top, as well as accessories like jewelry and purses. Please bring comfortable shoes, like tennis shoes or slip-ons. Please avoid solid white or black items, as well as neon items or clothes with large graphics/logos. 

Thanks in advance for bringing great options!

12/12 - SOFIA'S CAR/HOUSE

  Welcome back to OBX SEASON 4---Shooting TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12th!! If you are new with OBX, this blog is where you will find out important information on what kind of costumes you should bring as a Background Actor on the show. 

Just a couple of housekeeping items to begin with......

-Please, be on time.  You will be checked in by the AD Department and fill out paperwork before we can look at you.  If you are late then the Costume Department does not get as much time to make sure you look great.  

-Always come dressed in your first, best choice of the descriptions for your character.   After reading the character descriptions that you will find here, make your best pick and wear it in.  However, you will ALWAYS be expected to bring multiple options with you so that we can make the final choices.  The final choices will be made by the Costume Dept.  Please respect that we have the overview of the day and the show, and do not complain about what we ask you to wear. Solid colors, wide stripes, plaids, and large scale prints are great! Some color is good, as long as it isn't neon. Please do not include items with narrow stripes, neons, glitter, sequins, uncomfortable shoes, and clothing with large logos & graphics/ trademarked characters (giant nike symbols, star wars tees, etc). On this particular show, simple logos are okay as long as it is mainly wording/ lettering/ phrases (not large pieces of artwork).

- It is MANDATORY that you read this blog before coming to work EVERY TIME YOU WORK.


Please read below for more information on what you should bring based on your character

CONSTRUCTION WORKERS

Please bring utility pants, work boots, jeans, short and long sleeve t shirt options, and button-up work shirt options. Rips and stains are welcome, these clothes should look like you have been working in them for years. Please bring a heavy coat to wear on set in between takes. 

Take a look at the pictures below for inspiration!

HOME BUYERS

Please bring outfit options for wealthy home buyers, like someone who would buy a house just to flip it and resell. These options include blouses, skirts, dresses, nice trousers, blazers, suits, short and long sleeve button-up shirts and dress shoes, including loafers, lace-up shoes or heels. Please also bring accessories to complete a look, such as watches, sunglasses, belts, jewelry, purses and ties. Please avoid bringing solid bright white items and remember to bring a heavy coat to wear on set in between takes.

Take a look at the pictures below for inspiration!

REALTORS

Please bring business attire options, including blouses (w/ any sleeve length), pencil skirts, suits (men and women), blazers, trousers and dress shoe options, like heels or loafers. Please bring accessories that will complete the look, like briefcases/purses, ties, belts and jewelry. Please avoid solid white options and remember to bring a heavy coat to wear on set in between takes. 

Take a look at the pictures below for inspiration!

BROTHER

Please bring sneakers and casual shorts or athletic shorts, a shirt will be provided for you. Please also avoid bringing solid black or solid white items, neon colors or bright, wild prints. 

9 & 13 YEAR OLD SISTER

Please bring shorts, jeans, or leggings and casual shoes like flip flops or sneakers. For shirts, please bring casual t-shirts; patterns are fine, but please avoid large graphics or logos. Please also avoid bringing solid black or solid white items, neon colors or bright, wild prints. 

MOTHER

Please bring options for a sweet, casual mom at home look, such as t-shirts, casual blouses, jeans, chinos and sandals. Please also avoid bringing solid black or solid white items, neon colors or bright, wild prints. 

Thanks in advance for bringing great options!