7/7/25 - INT. BANK

 Welcome back to OBX SEASON 5---Shooting Monday, July 7, 2025!! 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). Please avoid solid bright white items. 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

BANK TELLERS

Please bring professional business attire, such as slacks, button down shirts, blouses and skirts, or dresses. Women, please bring lightweight sweater/blazer options in case a layer is needed. Please bring work-appropriate shoes, such as low heels, flats, loafers, oxfords or other dress shoes. Please also bring accessories that can complete a look, such as belts, ties, watches (not Apple watches) and jewelry. Take a look at the pictures below for inspiration!

BANK PATRONS

Please bring generic, casual summer outfits options, such as lightweight short or long sleeve button ups, blouses, jeans, khakis or chinos, shorts, skirts, and dresses/rompers. Bring casual shoe options, like sandals, boat shoes or sneakers. Feel free to bring accessories that complete a look, like purses, belts, watches (not Apple watches) and jewelry. Take a look at the pictures under the CIVILIANS description for inspiration!

CIVILIANS

Please bring casual summer outfit options, avoid overly bright colors or loud patterns. Good items to bring include t-shirts, lightweight button downs, casual blouses, shorts, jeans/pants, and casual dresses. Please also bring casual shoe options, like sandals or sneakers. Feel free to bring accessories that can complete a look, like purses/bags, belts, hats, and simple everyday jewelry. Take a look at the pictures below for inspiration!

DEPUTIES

Please bring a white crew neck t-shirt, black crew socks and black tactical boots if you have them. Feel free to bring watches with you as long as they are not Apple watches. A uniform shirt, pants and belt will be provided for you. 

DISPATCH

Please bring a white crew neck t-shirt, black crew socks and black tactical boots if you have them. Feel free to bring watches with you as long as they are not Apple watches. A uniform shirt, pants and belt will be provided for you. 

CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS

Please bring a white crew neck t-shirt, black crew socks and black tactical boots if you have them. Feel free to bring watches with you as long as they are not Apple watches. A uniform shirt, pants and belt will be provided for you.

INMATES

Please bring a white A-tank and white or light-colored underwear to wear under your costume. Please also bring white/off-white slip on shoes without laces if you have them. Everything else will be provided for you.

CELLMATE

Please bring a white A-tank and white or light-colored underwear to wear under your costume. Please also bring white /off-white slip on shoes without laces if you have them. Everything else will be provided for you.

GOLF CROWD MEMBER

Please bring preppy summer outfit options appropriate for the golf course, including short or long-sleeve button up shirts, polos, shorts, trousers, skirts, blouses and dresses. Please bring shoe options as well, such as clean sneakers, boat shoes or sandals. Please also bring accessories that can complete a look, such as purses/bags, sunglasses, hats, jewelry and watches (not Apple watches). Take a look at the pictures below for inspiration!

KOOK GOLFERS

Please bring outfit options that are appropriate for golfing during the summer, such as polos or other collared shirts, shorts or trousers, and golf shoes or sneakers. Women, please bring sleeveless or short sleeve collared golf shirts/polos and athletic skirts/shorts/trousers. If you already own golf gloves please bring these, too. Feel free to bring accessories that can complete a look, such as hats, sunglasses, watches (not Apple watches), jewelry and belts. Some brands that work well for the Kook characters are Vineyard Vines, Southern Tide, Lilly Pulitzer, Rainbows and Sperry. These are the most colorful characters on the show. Take a look at the pictures below for inspiration!

POGUE CADDIES

Please bring a white crew neck t-shirt, a white A-tank, white socks, white or light-colored underwear and khaki or white shorts/trousers to wear under your costume. Bring white, tan or gray compression/bike shorts if you have them. Please also bring clean sneakers. Feel free to bring accessories, like sunglasses, to complete the look. The rest of your uniform will be provided for you.

Thanks in advance for bringing great options!

7/2/25 - BG

 Welcome back to OBX SEASON 5---Shooting Wednesday, July 2, 2025!! 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). Please avoid solid bright white items. 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

CART KOOK

Please bring outfit options that are appropriate for golfing during the summer, such as polos or other collared shirts (please bring pastel options if you have them), shorts, trousers, sneakers, and golf shoes if you have them. Please also bring belts in multiple color options. Feel free to bring accessories that can complete a look, such as hats and watches (not Apple watches). Some brands that work well for the Kook characters are Vineyard Vines, Southern Tide, Lilly Pulitzer, Rainbows and Sperry. These are the most colorful characters on the show. Take a look at the pictures below for inspiration!

Thanks in advance for bringing great options!

6/25/25 - HOUSE

Welcome back to OBX SEASON 5---Shooting Wednesday, June 25, 2025!! 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 crew neck t-shirt and black tactical boots if you have them.

A uniform shirt, pants and belt will be provided for you.

 

6/24/25 - PELICAN BAR

 Welcome back to OBX SEASON 5---Shooting Tuesday, June 24, 2025!! 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

BARTENDER

Please bring casual shorts options, like denim, khakis and shorts in other colors if you have them. Please also bring a pair of black pants.

Please bring casual closed-toe shoe options as well. A uniform shirt will be provided for you.

BARBACK

Please bring casual black pants, solid black t-shirts, and black closed-toe shoe options.

DEPUTIES

Please bring a white crew neck t-shirt and black tactical boots if you have them.

A uniform shirt, pants and belt will be provided for you. 

PELICAN BAR KOOKS

Please bring brightly colored summer outfit options, including tanks, t-shirts, polos, short-sleeve and long sleeve button downs, blouses, shorts, lightweight pants, and dresses/rompers. Think beach bar vibes. Bring casual shoes, like sandals, boat shoes and sneakers. Remember, kooks are the wealthy, preppy members of Kildare, so please bring options that match this aesthetic. Feel free to bring accessories that complete a look, like purses, jewelry, belts, watches and hats. Take a look at the pictures below for inspiration!

PELICAN BAR POGUES

Please bring casual summer outfit options, including tanks, t-shirts, well-worn button-up layers, shorts, lightweight pants, and dresses/rompers. Bring casual shoes, like sandals and sneakers. Remember, the pogues are the lower-class individuals in Kildare, so their clothing may have a more dated, grungy, casual look. Feel free to bring accessories that complete a look, like bags, belts, hats and simple everyday jewelry. If your role is specified as being a “Shrimper” please bring fishing clothing, which would likely be well-worn, as well as white rubber boots if you have them. Take a look at the pictures below for inspiration!

SERVERS

Please bring casual summer shorts options, including denim, khakis, and shorts in other colors/patterns. Please also bring tank options in various colors to wear under your uniform shirt. An apron and uniform shirt will be provided for you. Feel free to bring accessories to complete a look, such as belts and simple, everyday jewelry.

KITCHEN WORKERS

Please bring crew neck t-shirts in muted, solid colors and casual kitchen/chef pants if you have them.

It is ok if these shirts have wear and tear or some staining.

Please also bring closed-toe work shoes appropriate for working in a kitchen. An apron will be provided for you. 

Thanks in advance for bringing great options!

6/23/25 - ROADWAY

 Welcome back to OBX SEASON 5---Shooting Monday, June 23, 2025!! 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). Please avoid solid bright white items. 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 crew neck t-shirt and black tactical boots if you have them.

A uniform shirt, pants and belt will be provided for you.