Thursday, November 8, 2012

A THOUSAND THANK YOUS!

It's hard to believe that we are already at the end of another season!  This one seemed to go faster than the last one.... so that must mean it was good.

Actually, it was not good, but great!  And part of that is due to all of you!!  On behalf of myself and the rest of the Costume Department let me say THANK YOU!!

For all of the early morning calls and late night stays,
For packing up your entire closet in a garment bag, time and time again,
For cheerfully showing up on time,
For understanding and putting up with us when things were hectic and we might have been less than kind,
For faithfully reading the blog and following the instructions you found there,
For caring enough to want to get it right!

For all of these and countless other reasons, I have to extend my most heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you that was a part of our background on HOMELAND SEASON 2.  Simply put, we could not have done this without you!

I have worked on many shows in many places and I can say without reservation that you are the most professional background players I have ever worked with.  Please know that your continued commitment is part of the success of this show.  You should be proud of your work!

It has been our pleasure and privilege to work with you, and I for one am happy to count many of you as friends.  You can't spend that much time with folks and not grow to care about them.  My hope is that you all feel the same about us.

We will miss you but hope to see you again next year for HOMELAND SEASON 3.

Here's wishing you all safe and happy holidays, continued success in the new year, and hopes that we will all see each other again soon.  It can't be said enough, but once last time will have to suffice... THANK YOU!

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Friday 11/2 CIA


Hello and welcome.  Following you will find the information that you need in your role as a Background Player on Friday, 11/2

Everyone should read carefully all instructions and categories that apply to you.

Everyone should come dressed in their first, best choice based on the descriptions below and bring your other options for us to look at and make the final decisions.  Please bring all your clothing in with you when you check in.  DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CLOTHES IN THE CAR!!!!!!!

Most everyone will be playing more than one role.  Please read the instructions for all of the roles that you will be playing and bring the items for each role.  We will try to make all the choices at the beginning of the day.  

If you think that you will be cold, you should bring warm clothing/coats that you can wear off camera.  The Costume Dept will be unable to provide warming clothing.

NOTE:  Most everyone will be a Morgue Body.  Some of you will be specific Morgue Body Arm or Morgue Body Leg.  Please make sure that you are reading the appropriate category and bringing the items from that category.  All Morgue Body categories will be at the end of the blog. I will designate with each category whether you will be a Morgue Body first or not so that everyone can come dressed in the right things for the beginning of the day.

MEMORIAL GUESTS  will dress as this first then change to Morgue Body.  MEMORIAL GUESTS should come in the clothing that they wore to the Memorial Service scenes on Monday, 10/29.  If you did not work on Monday, please review the following and bring the appropriate options.


FEMALE MEMORIAL GUESTS should wear and bring upscale, dark clothing.  Dresses, two piece skirt suits and pant suits, pashminas and wraps, jackets and cardigans that could work with your dresses.  We do not want everyone in all black.  Please bring black and things other than black.  Navy, dark grey and other dark colors that are appropriately somber would be great options to bring.  Blouses for your suits I am going to be more specific about.  You should bring a white or cream colored option and an option in a soft color like pale blue, pink, etc.  Also please bring an option that has some small detail or pattern, like a stripe or subtle graphic.  Shoes should be conservative and appropriate for the occasion.  Jewelry should also be conservative.  This is a Washington D C Memorial service and you are the Society women, Senators and other special D C ladies.  The look is conservative and traditional.  Think St John, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, etc.

MALE MEMORIAL GUESTS should wear and bring choices of a dark suit in black, navy, dark grey, etc.  I need for everyone to specifically bring the following for your shirt options.  A white or cream colored choice, a choice in a pale color like light blue, pink, tan, etc, and an option that has a stripe or subtle check.  For your ties choices we would like to see ties that have some appropriate color like burgundy, greens, blues (nothing too bright), and some darker ties like black, navy, grey, etc.  We are wanting everyone to be able to look more somber if necessary or a bit more colorful if necessary.  This will keep us from having everyone look exactly alike.  Don't forget your dark dress shoes and belt to work with your options.  Remember, this is a Memorial service in Washington D C and you men are the Senators and Congressmen, Lobbyists and other movers and shakers.  The look is conservative and traditional.  Think Brooks Bros.
MEMORIAL GUESTS both MEN & WOMEN should also bring a pair of dark slacks and  choices of long sleeve button front shirts/blouses.  You will be used whenever we need additional "plain clothes" people.

DOCTORS / NURSES will be Morgue Body first then change into the following:
Doctors and Nurses will be given scrubs by the Costume Dept.  You should also bring with you options of dark long sleeve tees/thermals to wear under the scrubs
cardigan sweaters/light weight jackets
dark sneakers and dark socks

CIA AGENTS /CIA GUARD SECURITY / SAUL'S DRIVER will be Morgue Body first then change into the following:
CIA Agent / Saul's Driver should wear and bring dark suits (black, navy, dark grey), white dress shirts and dark ties.  Black socks, shoes and belt.

NATIONAL GUARD Four of the National Guard will dress as this first then become Morgue Body.  Four will be Morgue Body first then become National Guard.  Tona will let you know which is which.
National Guard will be given a uniform by the Costume Dept.  You should bring with you a black tee shirt to under dress, if necessary, and a pair of black socks.

VA STATE TROOPERS will be Troopers first and then become Morgue Body.
VA State Troopers   will be given a uniform by the Costume Dept.  You should bring with you a black tee shirt to under dress, if necessary, and a pair of black socks.

SURVIVORS will be Morgue Body Arms and Morgue Body Legs first, become a DEAD BODY, then be changed into the following:
Survivors will be given pre-distressed clothing by the Costume Dept.  These clothes are dark and have been painted to look as if they have dust, ash and mud splatters on them.  You will need to wear your own dark  dress shoes and belts.  We will be putting a stage dust on your shoes and belts.  It will clean off, but I suggest that you don't bring your nicest ones for this portion.
Men should wear tee shirts and underwear that you don't mind having stage blood on.  I recommend that you bring additional underthings to change into before going home, and a plastic bag to put your others in.
Women should wear nude or dark bras (NOT white) and panties that you do not mind having stage blood on.  I recommend that you bring additional underthings to change into before going home, and a plastic bag to put your others in.
As you will be Morgue Body Arms and Legs also, you should bring clothing that you can put on over the make up at the end of the day.  This should be clothing that you don't mind soiling.  You may not be able to take the make up off until you return home.  I also recommend that you bring a towel or something to sit on in your car.

DEAD BODY will be from our Morgue Body group and will be used in many different places, but will be covered with a sheet.

MORGUE BODY will be covered with a sheet in the makeshift morgue.  You should wear and bring long sleeve solid black turtleneck, long sleeve solid black tees, long black pants and black socks.  We need the shadow of dark underneath the sheet.  'Also please bring black tights if you have them

MORGUE BODY ARMS & LEGS will be covered with a sheet but have a limb exposed to show the burning.  You should wear and bring both long sleeve solid black turtleneck or long sleeve solid black tee and a short sleeve solid black tee. You should also bring both black shorts and black pants.  Also please bring black socks and black tights if you have them. 

Thank you in advance for joining us tomorrow and bringing not only your great clothes... but your great attitude as well!!  It will be messy and dirty.... and a lot of fun.  Think of it as an extended Halloween!!
See you on the set!!











Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Thursday 11/1 MUMBAI RED CROSS HQ

Hello and welcome.  We are glad that you will be joining us tomorrow.  Following you will find instructions for the kinds of clothes that we would like for you to bring with you when you come to be a Background player on Thursday, 11/1

Please read the descriptions below and bring as many options of these items as you can.  We will make our choices of what everyone is to wear when you come to set tomorrow.  Please bring all of your clothing choices with you when you come to check in.  Do not leave your clothes in the car.

The scene is a work environment in Mumbai.  The director would like to see some of you in traditional dress and some of you in western dress.  I would like everyone to bring both traditional clothing and western dress so that we can make the best choices in the morning.

MEN AND WOMEN  should all bring choices of traditional clothing and choices of western clothing to include:
 casual shirts and blouses
 casual pants and skirts
shoes that will work with your clothing choices

Thank you in advance for coming to work with us and we look forward to seeing you on the set!!

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Wednesday 10/31 BRODY HOUSE


Hello and welcome.  Following you will find the information that you need for your role as a Background Player on Wednesday, 10/31.

Everyone should come dressed in your first, best option based on the descriptions below.  Please bring your clothing in with you when you check in.  DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CLOTHES IN THE CAR!!


FBI AGENTS Returning from 10/26  should bring exactly the same thing that you wore when you worked last Friday, 10/26.  This is an exact match to the scenes that you were in on that day.  If you were given clothing by the Costume Dept, you will recieve the same items.

FBI AGENTS  should bring and wear choices of dark suits (black, navy, dark grey) and light colored dress shirts in white, cream, tan, light grey.  Also dark ties with only subtle pattern.  Don't forget your black dress shoes and belts.

FBI AGENTS will also become CAMERAMEN/PHOTOGRAPHERS later in the day.  Please read the following descriptions and bring options of the things that you find listed there.

NEWS CAMERAMAN/ PHOTOGRAPHERS/  SOUND MEN  should wear and bring a mix of dark clothing to include non-ripped dark jeans, dark cargo pants, dark slacks, dark long and short sleeve pull over shirts, dark long and short sleeve button front shirts, dark hoodies, dark vests and light weight jackets and dark sport coats.  These could be black, grey, navy, dark brown, etc.  This is a layered, more casual look.  Don't forget the dark shoes and belts to go with your options.

REPORTERS should bring and wear options to include suits, sport coats/slacks and skirts, nice long sleeve button front shirts/blouses, polos, light weight jackets and windbreakers, khakis/slacks/skirts, trench coats.  Don't forget your dress and casual shoes to work with your clothing options.

The CAMERAMEN/PHOTOGRAPHERS/SOUND MEN AND REPORTERS will be shooting outside the Brody House.  You should do what you need to stay warm.  The easiest is to wear thermal or silk underwear and warm, thick socks or hose if you are a woman.  You may bring coats to stay warm while off camera, but if it doesn't work with your costume look you will have to take it off while shooting.  If you think that you will need things to stay warm while shooting you must bring them for yourselves.  The Costume Dept will not be providing warming clothes.

Thank you in advance for coming to work with us and for bringing your great clothes.  We look forward to seeing you on the set!!  HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

Monday, October 29, 2012

Tuesday 10/30 D C BAR / ESTES' HOUSE

Hello and welcome everyone.  Following you will find the things that you need to bring for your role as a Background Player for Tuesday, 10/30.

Everyone should come dressed in your first best choice based on the descriptions below.  Please bring your clothing options in with you when you check in.  DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CLOTHES IN THE CAR!!!

BARTENDERS AND WAITRESSES should wear and bring choices of: 
dark, non-ripped nice jeans
plain, solid black tee shirts with no writing or logos.  Both long and short sleeve
plain, solid black polo shirts with no obvious logos
plain black long sleeve button front shirts/blouses
black sneakers or other types of black casual shoes with closed toe.
black socks
black belts

BAR PATRONS & BAR PATRONS W/ CARS should wear and bring several options of:
long sleeve casual button front shirts/blouses
long sleeve casual pullover shirts/blouse
long and short sleeve tees with no artwork or logos
light weight jackets/cardigans and other sweaters/hoodies
nice, non-ripped jeans
khakis/cargo pants/skirts
casual shoes that will work with your clothing choices
caps with no logos would make good options if you have them
Women, bring a handbag that will work with your clothing options

The bar is a casual hangout.  We are playing this as Fall and our actors will be in Fall clothing so please bring choices of the above clothing so that we can layer everyone up and get that Fall look.

QUINN'S 4 YEAR OLD SON should wear and bring several options of the following:
Note:  The clothing cannot have any recognizable logos or artwork.  For example: no Disney or Sponge Bob, etc
long and short sleeve shirts
long pants/jeans/cords
sweaters/jackets/hoodies
shoes and socks for the clothing options
Also, please bring some PJ's or other sleeping clothing, also without any logos or artwork.
These clothes should be casual, around the house clothes, and shouldn't be too put together.  Just bring lots of options and we will put it all together.

Thanks in advance to everyone for coming to work with us and for bringing your great clothes.  We look forward to seeing you on the set!!

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Monday 10/29 CIA MEMORIAL SERVICE

Hello and welcome.  Following you will find the information that you need in your role as a Background Player on Monday, 10/29

Everyone should read carefully all instructions and categories that apply to you.

Everyone should come dressed in their first, best choice based on the descriptions below and bring your other options for us to look at and make the final decisions.  Please bring all your clothing in with you when you check in.  DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CLOTHES IN THE CAR!!!!!!!

The scene we are shooting is a Memorial service.  The director was emphatic that this is not a funeral, saying that there are differences in the way people would dress for a funeral and for a memorial service.  The distinctions, if any, are not clear to me.  Therefore, to give the director what he wants, not knowing exactly what that is, I am going to ask for some pretty specific options from everyone.  These are things that you all probably have, I just need to have these options come with you on the day.

SECRET SERVICE / CIA SECURITY GUARDS  should wear and bring choices of dark suits (black, dark grey and navy), long sleeve white dress shirts and dark ties.  Ties can have some pattern and design, just nothing too bold or striking.  These ties should be quiet..  Don't forget your black dress shoes and belt to go with your suits.

MILITARY BRASS  will be given the uniforms that you were fit in on Friday.  You should bring with you a plain white undershirt and a black pair of socks, if you are male.  You should bring a pair of nude hose, if you are female

CYNTHIA WALDEN'S FRIENDS & FEMALE MEMORIAL GUESTS should wear and bring upscale, dark clothing.  Dresses, two piece skirt suits and pant suits, pashminas and wraps, jackets and cardigans that could work with your dresses.  We do not want everyone in all black.  Please bring black and things other than black.  Navy, dark grey and other dark colors that are appropriately somber would be great options to bring.  Blouses for your suits I am going to be more specific about.  You should bring a white or cream colored option and an option in a soft color like pale blue, pink, etc.  Also please bring an option that has some small detail or pattern, like a stripe or subtle graphic.  Shoes should be conservative and appropriate for the occasion.  Jewelry should also be conservative.  This is a Washington D C Memorial service and you are the Society women, Senators and other special D C ladies.  The look is conservative and traditional.  Think St John, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, etc.

MALE MEMORIAL GUESTS should wear and bring choices of a dark suit in black, navy, dark grey, etc.  I need for everyone to specifically bring the following for your shirt options.  A white or cream colored choice, a choice in a pale color like light blue, pink, tan, etc, and an option that has a stripe or subtle check.  For your ties choices we would like to see ties that have some appropriate color like burgundy, greens, blues (nothing too bright), and some darker ties like black, navy, grey, etc.  We are wanting everyone to be able to look more somber if necessary or a bit more colorful if necessary.  This will keep us from having everyone look exactly alike.  Don't forget your dark dress shoes and belt to work with your options.  Remember, this is a Memorial service in Washington D C and you men are the Senators and Congressmen, Lobbyists and other movers and shakers.  The look is conservative and traditional.  Think Brooks Bros.

CIA ANALYSTS / SUITS / TECHS should be dressed for the Memorial service and not in the more casual clothing that we normally do in the CIA.  We are saying that anyone in the building would be planning on attending the service, thus dressed appropriately.  If it becomes necessary to have you change your clothing, the options that you bring from the descriptions above will allow us to make a change while having the right look.

Thanks in advance for coming to join us and for bringing all your great clothing.  We look forward to working with you and will see you on the set!!

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Friday 10/26 FBI / CIA ANALYSTS


Hello and welcome.  Following you will find the information that you need for your role as a Background Player on Friday, 10/26

Everyone should come dressed in your first, best option based on the descriptions below.  Please bring your clothing in with you when you check in.  DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CLOTHES IN THE CAR!!


FBI AGENTS  should bring and wear choices of dark suits (black, navy, dark grey) and light colored dress shirts in white, cream, tan, light grey.  Also dark ties with only subtle pattern.  Don't forget your black dress shoes and belts.

CIA JR & SR ANALYSTS should wear and bring options of the following.  It is a wide range of things.  The reason for this is because we might need everyone to look as if they are dressed nicely to go to a Memorial Service, or the look might be more casual.  Please bring both so that we can go either way.  Thanks.
Dark business suits/ shirts-blouses/ties
Sport coats/blazers
Khakis/skirts/slacks
Long and short sleeve casual and dress shirts/blouses
Polo shirts
Pullover light weight sweaters and cardigan style sweaters
Don't forget your shoes and other accessories to go with these options.

Thanks in advance for being with us and for bringing all your great clothes.  We look forward to working with you and will see you on the set!!

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Thursday 10/25 RURAL ROADS

Hello and welcome.  Following you will find the information for what you need to bring in your role as a Background Player on Thursday, 10/25.

Please bring your clothes with you when you check in.  DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CLOTHES IN THE CAR!!

BG WITH CARS  should all wear and bring choices to include the following:
casual long sleeve shirts and blouses, both button front and pullover
casual pants and skirts to include nice, non-ripped jeans, khakis, cargo pants and skirts
sweaters, cardigans, vests
light weight jackets
casual shoes to work with your outfit choices

This is casual and our principles will be dressed casually, and will probably have on layers and possibly jackets.  We are playing this as the current season, Fall, so please do include long sleeved items and the light weight jackets/sweaters asked for to give us that cooler weather look.  And please bring items that have a Fall palette in color.

Thanks in advance for coming to work with us, and for bringing you great clothes.  We look forward to seeing you on the set!!

Friday, October 19, 2012

Monday 10/22 CIA


Hello and welcome.  Following you will find the information for what you need to bring for your Background roles on Monday, 10/22.

You should wear their first best choice and bring other choices so that we can make a final decision.  Please bring you clothes with you when you check in.  DO NOT LEAVE YOU CLOTHES IN THE CAR!

SECRETARY  should wear and bring choices of dark business suits.  Either pant or skirt suits or both.  Lighter colored long sleeve dress blouses, shells and dressy tops to work with your suits.  Don't forget the shoes that work with your choices.  Jewelry should be simple and understated, but please bring a selection.

Thanks in advance for coming to work with us and bringing your great clothes.  We will see you on the set!

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Thursday 10/18 WALTER'S WAFFLES / CIA


Hello and welcome.  Following you will find the description of the things that you should bring for your work as a Background Player on Thursday, 10/18.  There are also important instructions about other things, so please read everything carefully.

Most everyone will be playing in both locations.  The first location is WALTER'S WAFFLES and then  moving to the CIA.  Please read the descriptions for the costumes in both locations based on what you have been told that you will be playing and bring clothing for both locations. 

Everyone should come dressed in your first, best choice based on the descriptions, and bring the rest of your options with you so that we may have a look.  We will be choosing all of the changes for the day at the beginning of the day, so please bring everything with you when you check in.  DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CLOTHES IN YOUR CAR!!!



WALTER'S WAFFLES

PATRONS   The setting for the scene is a  casual restaurant. Nice weekend/casual clothing.  You should wear and bring several options of the following:
non-ripped nice jeans, khakis, slacks and skirts
long and short sleeve casual tops and shirts, both button front and pullover
long and short sleeve tees without logos or artwork
cardigans and other light weight sweaters
light weight jackets
Don't forget the shoes to work with the options that you are bringing.
Caps and hats without logos and other artwork might also be a nice touch.
Women please bring handbags that work with your clothing options.

BERTAS / WAITRESSES  will be given a uniform of some form by the Costume Dept.  We need you to  bring a pair of black pants and a pair of khaki pants.  Also please bring a dark sneaker.  These things will be used if the Diner Waitress uniforms don't work.  If we use the Diner Waitress uniforms the Costume Dept will give you the dress and white sneakers.  Again, we need you to bring the above as they are crucial if the uniform dresses do not work out.  If you wish to wear hose with your dress, please bring them with you.

BUS BOY / CASHIER  should wear and bring both dark, nice, non-ripped jeans and a pair of khakis.  Also please bring a white undershirt and a dark pair of socks.  You will be given a shirt by the Costume Dept.

COOKS should wear and bring a black pair of pants, black sneakers and socks and a short sleeve plain white undershirt.

CIA

CIA TECHS are the most casually dressed at the CIA.  You should bring several options of the following:
Khakis/skirts/slacks
Long and short sleeve casual button front shirts/blouses
Long and short sleeve casual pullover shirts/blouses (no tees)
Pullover light weight sweaters and cardigans and sweater vests
Light weight jackets/windbreakers
Hoodies and zip front jackets
Don't forget your shoes to go with these options.

CIA JR & SR ANALYSTS are the mid range of dress at the CIA.  You should bring several options of the following:
Sport coats/blazers
Khakis/skirts/slacks
Long and short sleeve casual and dress shirts/blouses
Polo shirts
Pullover light weight sweaters and cardigan style sweaters
Don't forget your shoes and other accessories to go with these options.

CIA SUITS are the highest level of dress at the CIA.  You should bring several options of the following:
Medium to dark suits
Ties
Long sleeve dress shirts/blouses
Don't forget your dress shoes and belts to work with these options.

CIA GUARDS should wear and bring a dark suit ( black, navy, or dark grey) white long sleeve dress shirt, dark tie, black dress shoes and belt.

AGENTS should wear and bring a bit of everything.  I will need to option to mix you guys up a bit and be able to balance the look if it gets too heavy in one area.  Please bring options of the following:
dark suits/ ties
sport coats/dress slacks and skirts
light colored dress shirts/blouses that will work with both your suits and sport coats
more casual long sleeve shirts and blouses
polo shirts
sweaters and cardigans/vests
light weight jackets
shoes for both the business dress look and the more casual look

SENTRY  will be repeating again.  John please return with the same shirt, belt and shoes.  We will have the suit and tie for you.

Thanks in advance to everyone for coming to work with us and for bringing all of your great clothes.  We look forward to working with you and will see you on the set!




Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Wednesday 10/17 HIGH RISE SWIMMING POOL / D C STREETS


Hello and welcome.  Following you will find the information for what you need to bring for your Background roles on Wednesday, 10/17.

Everyone should wear their first best choice and bring other choices so that we can make a final decision.  Please bring you clothes with you when you check in.  DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CLOTHES IN THE CAR!

Some of you may have been asked to play more than one role for the day.  If so, please read the descriptions of any of the categories that apply to you and bring options for all your different roles.


GUARD/SEALS should wear and bring options of the following:
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE IN MEDIUM TO DARK, SOLID COLORS
LIKE GREY, BROWN, OLIVE GREEN, NAVY, TAN
cargo pants
long and short sleeve tees without logos or art work
long and short sleeve button front, casual shirts in solid colors
long sleeve zip front pullovers
light weight jackets
track jackets
vests
dark sneaker type shoes or ankle boots

If you happen to be a returning SEAL from earlier this week, please bring everything that you wore then.  We need to match that outfit.

SECRET SERVICE  should wear and bring dark suits (black, navy, dark grey) and white long sleeve dress shirts.  Also please bring a dark tie.  Don't forget your black/dark dress shoes and belt to go with your clothing choices.

CIA AGENTS  should wear and bring dark suits (black, navy, dark grey) and dress shirts in lighter colors.  Also please bring ties to work with you suit/shirt choices.  Color and pattern is fine for the ties, just nothing too bold or bright.  Also, please bring khakis or dress slacks, more casual shirts like polos, and a light weight jacket or windbreaker for a more "undercover" look.  Don't forget your dress and casual shoes to go with all of your clothing options,

DC COPS will be given uniforms by the Costume Dept.  Please bring a black pair of socks and a plain white tee/undershirt with you.

BG WITH CARS   should wear and bring several choices of the following:
business attire/suits/sport coats/blazers
dress shirts and blouses
dress slacks/skirts/khakis
casual long sleeve button front and pullover shirts and blouses
light weight jackets, sweaters, cardigans
shoes that work with all of your clothing changes
Ladies please bring handbags in case we have you out of your cars

Thanks in advance to everyone for coming to work with us.  We look forward to seeing you on the set!


Monday, October 15, 2012

Tuesday 10/16 HIGH RISE CONDO / D C STREETS


Hello and welcome.  Following you will find the information for what you need to bring for your Background roles on Tuesday, 10/16.

Everyone should wear their first best choice and bring other choices so that we can make a final decision.  Please bring you clothes with you when you check in.  DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CLOTHES IN THE CAR!

The SEALS Joel and Chad are repeating from yesterday.  So anything that was your own guys, please bring it back.  Thanks.

BRODY DRIVER should be a match from last week when we shot at the Duke Mansion.  Please bring/wear the same thing that you wore then, including any jewelry or accessories.

CIA SUBURBAN DRIVERS if you are repeating from last week, please bring/wear the same thing as last week.  Including jewelry and accessories.  If you are new as a DRIVER tomorrow please wear and bring the following:  dark suit, (black, navy or dark grey) a white long sleeve dress shirt and a dark tie.  You should also bring black dress shoes and belt for this change.

Thanks in advance for working with us and bringing all your great clothes.  We look forward to seeing you on the set!

Friday, October 12, 2012

Monday 10/15 HIGH RISE CONDO / D C STREETS


Hello and welcome.  Following you will find the information for what you need to bring for your Background roles on Monday, 10/15.

Everyone should wear their first best choice and bring other choices so that we can make a final decision.  Please bring you clothes with you when you check in.  DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CLOTHES IN THE CAR!

There will be two units shooting, but as there is not any cross-over I will simply list your clothing descriptions based on the roles that Tona has given you.

UNIT 1


SECRET SERVICE GUARD/SEALS should wear and bring options of the following:
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE IN MEDIUM TO DARK, SOLID COLORS
LIKE GREY, BROWN, OLIVE GREEN, NAVY, TAN
cargo pants
long and short sleeve tees without logos or art work
long and short sleeve button front, casual shirts in solid colors
long sleeve zip front pullovers
light weight jackets
track jackets
vests
dark sneakers or dark ankle boots
These clothes should show your physique and not be too baggy.

A reminder now that some of the SEALS/SECRET SERVICE GUARDS will be repeating and will need to wear the exact same thing when they work again.

UNIT 2

PASSERSBY & DRIVERS IN CARS should bring and wear both business and business casual to include:
business suits
sport coats/blazers
dress slacks/skirts/khakis
long sleeve dress shirts/blouses/ties/scarves and other accessories
polo shirts/long sleeve pullover shirts/tops
light weight jackets/trench coats
dress and casual shoes to work with your clothing choices.
The look is conservative Washington type.  Women bring handbags that work with your clothing choices and men bring a briefcase if you have one.

Thank you in advance for coming to work with us and for bringing all your great clothes.  We look forward to seeing you on the set!!


Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Wednesday 10/10 CARRIE'S APT / BRODY HOUSE

Hello and welcome.  Following you will find the information for what you need to bring for your Background roles on Wednesday, 10/10

Everyone should wear their first best choice and bring other choices so that we can make a final decision.  Please bring you clothes with you when you check in.  DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CLOTHES IN THE CAR!

GENERAL NOTE:  If you think that you will be chilly and need a comfort coat to keep yourself warm while off-camera, please bring it yourself.  I also suggest bringing or wearing under layers such as silks or thermals to help keep you warm while on camera. The Costume Dept will be unable to provide you with under layers or comfort coats for your warmth.  If you feel you need these things, you must bring them for yourselves.


TAC TEAM BRAVO  will be given their uniforms by the Costume Dept.  Please bring a pair of black socks with you.  Also bring any items that you need to under dress your costume for warmth.


PASSERSBY WITH CARS should wear and bring several options of casual clothing to include the following:
non-ripped nice jeans, khakis, slacks and skirts
long and short sleeve casual tops and shirts, both button front and pullover
long and short sleeve tees without logos or artwork
cardigans and other light weight sweaters
light weight jackets
Don't forget the shoes to work with the options that you are bringing.
caps and hats without logos and other artwork might also be a nice touch.

Women please bring handbags that work with your clothing options.


MENDEZ'S DRIVER should wear and bring a dark suit, white long sleeve dress shirt and dark tie.  Also please bring your black shoes and belt.


Thanks in advance to everyone for joining us and for bringing all you great clothes.  We look forward to working with you and will see you on the set!

Monday, October 8, 2012

Tuesday 10/9 CIA / TUNNELS


Hello and welcome.  Following you will find the information for what you need to bring for your Background roles on Tuesday, 10/9.

There will be 2 Units shooting on Tuesday.  One at the Sound Stage on Reames Rd, and one on location at Phillip Morris.  Unit 1 is EP 211 and will be shooting the Tunnels at Phillip Morris.   Unit 2 is EP 210 and will be shooting the CIA at the Stage.  I have asked Tona to let you know if you are Location Unit 211 or Stage Unit 210 so that you know which of the following info applies to you.

Everyone should wear their first best choice and bring other choices so that we can make a final decision.  Please bring you clothes with you when you check in.  DO NOT LEAVE YOU CLOTHES IN THE CAR!

GENERAL NOTE:  If you think that you will be chilly and need a comfort coat to keep yourself warm while off-camera, please bring it yourself.  I also suggest bringing or wearing under layers such as silks or thermals to help keep you warm while on camera. The Costume Dept will be unable to provide you with under layers or comfort coats for your warmth.  If you feel you need these things, you must bring them for yourselves.

STAGE UNIT 21O    CIA

MILITARY OFFICERS  if you have your own Class A uniforms of any of the Branches of Service please bring those with you.  Otherwise, you will be given a uniform by the Costume Dept.  Please bring a white undershirt and a pair of black socks with you.


CIA TECHS are the most casually dressed at the CIA.  You should bring several options of the following:
Khakis/skirts/slacks
Long and short sleeve casual button front shirts/blouses
Long and short sleeve casual pullover shirts/blouses (no tees)
Pullover light weight sweaters and cardigans and sweater vests
Light weight jackets/windbreakers
Hoodies and zip front jackets
Don't forget your shoes to go with these options.

CIA JR & SR ANALYSTS are the mid range of dress at the CIA.  You should bring several options of the following:
Sport coats/blazers
Khakis/skirts/slacks
Long and short sleeve casual and dress shirts/blouses
Polo shirts
Pullover light weight sweaters and cardigan style sweaters
Don't forget your shoes and other accessories to go with these options.

CIA SUITS are the highest level of dress at the CIA.  You should bring several options of the following:
Medium to dark suits
Ties
Long sleeve dress shirts/blouses
Don't forget your dress shoes and belts to work with these options.

ESTES AIDE & VALENCE STAFF should bring several options of the following:

Suits
Sport coats/blazers
khakis/ dress slacks/ skirts
long sleeve dress shirts/blouses
ties that are not too bold.
dress shoes and belts to work with your options.


REPORTERS should wear and bring a mix of nice casual as well as business to include options of all of the following:
suits, sport coats/blazers
long sleeve dress and casual shirts and ties
dress slacks/skirts/khakis 
dresses
cardigan sweaters and light weight jackets
Don't forget your shoes and other accessories that work with your options.

PHOTOGRAPHERS  should wear and bring a mix of dark clothing to include non-ripped dark jeans, dark cargo pants, dark slacks, dark long and short sleeve pull over shirts, dark long and short sleeve button front shirts, dark hoodies, dark vests and light weight jackets and dark sport coats.  These could be black, grey, navy, dark brown, etc.  This is a layered, more casual look.  Don't forget the dark shoes and belts to go with your options.

LOCATION UNIT 211    TUNNELS

TAC TEAM BRAVO  will be given their uniforms by the Costume Dept.  Please bring a pair of black socks with you.  Also bring any items that you need to under dress your costume for warmth.

Thanks in advance to everyone for joining us and for bringing all you great clothes.  We look forward to working with you and will see you on the set!

Saturday, October 6, 2012

MONDAY 10/8 CIA / NAVAL OBSERVATORY

Hello and welcome.  Following you will find the information for what you need to bring for your Background roles on Monday, 10/8.

There will be 2 Units shooting on Monday.  One at the Sound Stage on Reames Rd, and one on location at the Duke Mansion.  Unit 1 is EP 211 and will be shooting the CIA at the Stage.            Unit 2 is EP 210 and will be shooting The Naval Observatory at the Duke Mansion.  I have asked Tona to let you know if you are  Stage Unit 211 or  Stage Unit 210 so that you know which of the following info applies to you.

Everyone should wear their first best choice and bring other choices so that we can make a final decision.  Please bring you clothes with you when you check in.  DO NOT LEAVE YOU CLOTHES IN THE CAR!

GENERAL NOTE:  The high for Monday 10/8 is only supposed to be 53 degrees.  If you think that you will be chilly and need a comfort coat to keep yourself warm while off-camera, please bring it yourself.  I also suggest bringing or wearing under layers such as silks or thermals to help keep you warm while on camera. The Costume Dept will be unable to provide you with under layers or comfort coats for your warmth.  If you feel you need these things, you must bring them for yourselves.

STAGE UNIT 211

SENTRY  will be given the suit and tie that you wore the last time you worked.  Please bring everything else that you wore the last time.  Shirt, shoes, belt and any jewelry or accessories.


CIA TECHS are the most casually dressed at the CIA.  You should bring several options of the following:
Khakis/skirts/slacks
Long and short sleeve casual button front shirts/blouses
Long and short sleeve casual pullover shirts/blouses (no tees)
Pullover light weight sweaters and cardigans and sweater vests
Light weight jackets/windbreakers
Hoodies and zip front jackets
Don't forget your shoes to go with these options.

CIA JR & SR ANALYSTS are the mid range of dress at the CIA.  You should bring several options of the following:
Sport coats/blazers
Khakis/skirts/slacks
Long and short sleeve casual and dress shirts/blouses
Polo shirts
Pullover light weight sweaters and cardigan style sweaters
Don't forget your shoes and other accessories to go with these options.

CIA SUITS are the highest level of dress at the CIA.  You should bring several options of the following:
Medium to dark suits
Ties
Long sleeve dress shirts/blouses
Don't forget your dress shoes and belts to work with these options.

PHOTO DOUBLE # 24  should bring a pair of black dress shoes.  Preferably non-lace if you have them.  We will provide the rest of the costume.

MATCHING GUARD  Miguel, you should bring the black suit, cream shirt and the tie that you wore the last time that you worked.  We are matching that scene.  Don't forget the shoes, belt and any other jewelry or accessories that you might have been wearing.


LOCATION UNIT 210
In addition to the descriptions listed below, everyone working on this unit should bring some choices of nice casual clothing for this time of the year.  We will be doing a VP photo shoot and may want to use everyone for a shot where the VP is shaking hands at a public venue.

BRODY DRIVER & CIA DRIVERS should wear and bring a dark suit, (black, navy or dark grey) a white long sleeve dress shirt and a dark tie.  You should also bring black dress shoes and belt for this change.

NAVY OFFICERS  will be given a Naval BDU uniform by the Costume Dept.  Please make sure to bring a pair of black socks.

MILITARY HOUSE STAFF  will be given uniforms by the Costume Dept.. Please bring with you a white undershirt and a pair of black socks.  Men, do not wear large, blousy boxer shorts as the uniform pants are a very straight cut.  You should wear or bring briefs or boxer briefs.

ISRAELI AMBASSADOR & ISRAELI SECRET SERVICE  should wear and bring dark suits.  Also bring several choices of dress shirts and ties to be worn with your suits.  Please bring light colored dress shirts but also darker shirts and ties and shirts and ties with color.  If you bring both we will have the option of making a visual distinction between the two groups by having you in ties and shirts that have some color and a flavor of the middle east.  Don't forget your dark dress shoes and belts.  

VP SECRET SERVICE  should wear and bring a dark suit, white long sleeve dress shirt and dark ties.  Black dress shoes and belts.

MILITARY BRASS  will either be wearing their own uniforms or be given a uniform by the Costume Dept.  Either way, please bring a white undershirt and a pair of black socks.

DIPLOMATS / SENATORS / LOBBYISTS  whether male or female, everyone should wear and bring choices of dark business suits/attire.  Light colored dress shirts and blouses and conservative ties.  Women's jewelry should be simple and tasteful and conservative.  Some of you will be used in photos as well as the scene so bring enough item that we could make a small change if we need to for a photo.

MAID  will be given a uniform by the Costume Dept.  Please bring a pair of hose with you, should we need them.

SOCIETY LADIES  should wear and bring several choices of conservative, political looking clothing to include suits, dresses, jackets, sweater sets, etc.  We may need to use you in a couple of different changes so please bring enough options for us to make a change.  Jewelry should be tasteful and conservative.  Please bring bags and shoes to work with your options.

Again, everyone in LOCATIONS UNIT 210 should bring a choice of nice casual, everyday clothing for a photo later in the day.

Thanks in advance to everyone for coming to join us and for bringing all your great clothes.  We can't do this without you and are so grateful that you are working with us.  See you on the set!!



Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Thurs & Fri 10/4 & 10/5 ABANDONED MILL


Hello everyone and welcome.  Following you will find the information about what you need to bring for your role as a Background Player on Thursday 10/4 & Friday 10/5.

Most of you are repeating from last night and will also repeat Friday 10/5.  If you did not work on Wednesday 10/3, please read all the information and find your category and bring what is described there.

All of you will need to look exactly the same for all the days that you are working at this location.  It is all th same night.  If you are wearing your own clothes everything must come back each day so that we can match.

Many of you will be given a uniform by the Costume Dept, but there are still a couple of things that we are asking you to bring, so please read your information carefully.

If you are not being issued a uniform, you should come dressed in your first, best choice based on the descriptions below.  You should also bring other options so that we can look them over and make the best decisions.  Please bring all of your clothing with you when you check in.
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CLOTHES IN THE CAR!!!

The evenings have begun to get chilly.  If you think that you will need things like long underwear or warming coats to wear off camera, you will need to provide them for yourself.  The Costume Dept is not able to provide thermals or warming coats.

SEARCH TECHS  should wear and bring several choices of the following items.  The colors for these should be medium to dark.  Tan, grey, navy, black, dark green, etc.  Texture and subtle pattern is fine, just nothing too bold or colorful.  This is a layered, casual look so please bring plenty that we can mix up.
dark non ripped jeans, khakis, dark pants, cargo pants
long sleeve pull over and button front casual shirts 
long sleeve tees in solid colors
hoodies, light weight jackets, vests, pullover North Face style jackets
casual comfortable shoes that will work with your clothing choices

TACH TEAM BRAVO & TACH TEAM ALPHA will be given uniforms by the Costume Dept.  You should bring with you a black tee shirt and black socks.

EMTs will be given a uniform by the Costume Dept.  You should bring with you either a white or grey undershirt and black socks.  Your uniform does not have a jacket so if you think you might be cold at night, please bring under dressing things.  Also, if you have black sneakers or black ankle boots that you would like to wear instead of the ones with your uniform, you are welcome to bring them.

VIRGINIA STATE POLICE will be given uniforms by the Costume Dept.  You should bring a white undershirt and black socks with you.  Also, if you have black sneakers or black ankle boots that you would like to wear instead of the ones with your uniform, you are welcome to bring them.

FBI & CIA AGENTS  are plainclothes agents.  You should wear and bring several options of the following:
khakis, cargo pants, medium to dark dress slacks & nice non-ripped jeans
polo shirts with no obvious logos, medium to dark colors
long sleeve dress and casual button front shirts, medium to dark colors, subtle texture/pattern is fine
pullover North Face type jackets in medium to dark colors
zip front windbreakers in medium to dark colors
casual and dress shoes to work with your clothing options.
Don't forget your belt and socks

Thanks in advance for coming to join us and for bringing all your great clothes!  We look forward to working with you and will see you on the set!