8/4/25- BG

  Welcome back to OBX SEASON 5---Shooting Monday, August 4, 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). Do not bring any graphics that reference Charleston or South Carolina. 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

WRECK PATRONS

Please bring casual summer outfit options, including t-shirts, polos, short and long-sleeve lightweight button downs, blouses, shorts, skirts, pants, dresses and rompers. Please also bring casual shoe options, like sandals, sneakers or boat shoes. Feel free to bring accessories that can complete a look, such as hats, jewelry, watches, belts and purses. Take a look at the pictures below for inspiration!

WRECK EMPLOYEES

Please bring casual shorts options, such as jean shorts, cargo shorts, khaki shorts, or other solid color shorts. Please also bring comfortable closed-toe shoes, such as sneakers. A uniform shirt and apron will be provided for you.

WRECK CHEF

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. 

KOOK BAR PATRONS

You are Kildare kooks at an edgy kook bar, the vibe is very frat house preppy. Please bring casual preppy summer outfit options, including t-shirts, short and long-sleeve lightweight button downs, polos, camisoles, lightweight blouses, shorts, skirts, pants, dresses and rompers. Please also bring casual shoe options, such as sandals, boat shoes or sneakers. Feel free to bring accessories that can complete a look, such as hats, jewelry, watches, belts and purses. Take a look at the pictures below for inspiration!

BARTENDERS

Please bring solid white shorts, including white chino shorts if you have them. Please also bring comfortable closed-toe shoes, such as sneakers. A uniform shirt and apron will be provided for you.

Thank you in advance for bringing great options!

7/30/25 - BG

 Welcome back to OBX SEASON 5---Shooting Tuesday, July 29, 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). Do not bring any graphics that reference Charleston or South Carolina. 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

TRUCK STOP FOLKS

Please bring casual summer outfit options in muted colors with a small town vibe. Items to bring include tanks, t-shirts, casual short and long sleeve button ups/flannels, jean shorts/pants, cargo shorts/pants, and other casual short/pant options. Please bring casual shoes, such as flip flops, sandals and sneakers. Feel free to bring accessories that can complete a look, such as hats, sunglasses and jewelry. Take a look at the pictures below for inspiration!

TRUCK STOP EMPLOYEE

Please bring well-worn, old white t-shirt options, discoloration and light staining is okay. Please also bring old, well-worn work pants or jeans, frayed hems and fading is okay! Bring casual closed-toe shoe options, like old sneakers or boots. Feel free to bring accessories, like bandanas and belts.

Thanks in advance for bringing great options!

7/29/25 - BG

 Welcome back to OBX SEASON 5---Shooting Tuesday, July 29, 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). Do not bring any graphics that reference Charleston or South Carolina. 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

DRIVERS

Please bring casual summer outfit options, including tanks, t-shirts, short and long sleeve button down shirts, shorts, pants, rompers and dresses, along with casual shoe options, like sneakers and sandals. Feel free to bring accessories that can complete a look, such as hats, sunglasses and jewelry. Take a look at the pictures below for inspiration!

PARTY BOAT PASSENGERS

Please bring casual summer beach outfits, including swimsuits, tank tops, t-shirts, swimsuit cover-ups and shorts. Please also bring beachy shoes, like sandals and flip flops. Feel free to bring accessories that can complete a look, such as hats and sunglasses. Take a look at the pictures below for inspiration!

Thanks in advance for bringing great options!

7/28/25 - BG

Welcome back to OBX SEASON 5---Shooting Monday, July 28, 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). Do not bring any graphics that reference Charleston or South Carolina. 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

CUSTOMERS

Please bring casual summer outfit options, including tanks, t-shirts, short and long sleeve button down shirts, shorts, pants, rompers and dresses, along with casual shoe options, like sneakers and sandals. Feel free to bring accessories that can complete a look, such as hats, sunglasses and jewelry. Take a look at the pictures below for inspiration!

FISHERMAN TYPES

Please bring sun shirts, button up fishing shirts, old worn out t-shirts, fishing vests if you have them, cargo shorts, swimsuits and casual work pants. Stains, rips and signs of wear are okay and encouraged! Please also bring sneakers, sandals and rubber fishing boots if you have them. Feel free to bring accessories like sunglasses, hats and neck gaiters to complete a look. Take a look at the pictures below for inspiration!

MARINA WORKERS

Please bring fishing shirts, including sun shirts and short and long sleeve button up vented fishing shirts. Please also bring casual shorts or pants, like cargo shorts/pants or athletic shorts/pants. Bring fishing/work rubber boots if you have them, or other closed toe shoes like sneakers. Feel free to bring accessories such as hats, bandanas/neck gaiters and sunglasses. Take a look at the pictures below for inspiration!

MARINA PATRONS

Please bring casual summer shirts, including sun shirts, fishing shirts, short or long sleeve casual button ups and t-shirts. Please also bring casual shorts or pants options, swim suits, casual skirts, blouses and shoes like sandals and boat shoes. Casual summer outfit options for a boat day! Feel free to bring accessories such as hats and sunglasses. Take a look at the pictures below for inspiration!

Thanks in advance for bringing great options!

7/25/25 - BG

  Welcome back to OBX SEASON 5---Shooting Friday, July 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). Do not bring any graphics that reference Charleston or South Carolina. 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

FISHERMAN TYPES

Please bring sun shirts, button up fishing shirts, old worn out t-shirts, fishing vests if you have them, cargo shorts, swimsuits and casual work pants. Stains, rips and signs of wear are okay and encouraged! Please also bring sneakers, sandals and rubber fishing boots if you have them. Feel free to bring accessories like sunglasses, hats and neck gaiters to complete a look. Take a look at the pictures below for inspiration!

PEOPLE BUYING FISH

Please bring casual summer outfit options, avoid neon or bright colors. Items to bring include tanks, t-shirt, lightweight casual button up layers, sun shirts, fishing shirts, shorts, cargo shorts, lightweight pants and shoes like sandals or sneakers. Feel free to bring accessories that can complete a look, like sunglasses, hats and bags. Take a look at the pictures below for inspiration!

UNIFORMED COPS

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

CORSAIRS

Please bring any worn-in clothing, including tanks, t-shirts, short and long sleeve button up, Henley's, flannels, jeans, cargo pants, cargo shorts. These clothes should be old and used looking. Old, distressed, stained and tattered is preferable. If you have any old work boots, please bring them! Please bring a pair of plain black socks. Accessories are good!! Bring any worn-in leather belts, handkerchiefs, scarves and gaiters. For jewelry, beaded bracelets and necklaces, shark teeth necklaces, rope bracelets.

No bright colors. Take a look at the pictures below for inspiration!

Thanks in advance for bringing great options!