Friday, June 29, 2012

Monday 7/2 TAILOR SHOP & GAS STATION

Hello everyone.  Hope are having, or have had a great weekend.  Following find the instructions for what to bring as options for your wardrobe.

Everyone should wear their first, best choice of the descriptions listed below, and bring your options with you.  You should bring everything with you when you come to check in.  Do not leave your clothes in your car.

We are shooting in what we are calling Gettysburg.  The look is casual yet traditional and conservative.  The color palette is a basic one.  Neutrals, greys, blues, navy, dk green, burgundy, brown, tan, cream.  Texture and pattern are good, just nothing too bold or busy.  We do not want anyone to look "urban" ie: hip hop, athletic clothing with names on it, etc.

TOWN PASSERSBY should all wear and bring several options of the following types of clothing:
non-ripped plain jeans, khakis, slacks & skirts
sport coats/blazers, light weight jackets, cardigans and light sweaters
long and short sleeve button front shirts and blouses
long and short sleeve pullover shirts and blouses
polo shirts

DELIVERY GUY  should bring a pair of black or navy pants.  Black shoes or sneakers, black socks and a white undershirt with no logo or art work

COOK should wear and bring several choices of jeans, khakis, long and short sleeve tees, long and short sleeve button front shirts.  This is a road side truck-stop/diner so you should not look to good.  Bring us things that are worn out and faded.  The Costume Dept will provide you with an apron.  Bring some sneakers to wear.

Thanks in advance for bringing all the good stuff.  We look forward to working with you and will 
see you on the set!!

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Friday 6/29 MILITARY FUNDRAISER

Hello everyone.  We are glad that you will be working with us tomorrow.  We will have lots of folks playing tomorrow and lots of different roles.  Following please find the instructions for what to bring for your costume options in these roles.  Several of you will have more than one change and will need to bring a couple of different things, so read the instructions for your characters carefully.

Everyone should come dressed in your first best option and bring the rest of the choices with you so that we may have a look.  You should not leave anything in your car.  Everything should come in with you when you arrive to check in with the AD department.  They will then turn you over to the Costume Dept.

Let us begin....
UNIFORMED MARINES  will be getting a uniform from the Costume Dept.  Please bring with you a white short sleeve crew neck (round) undershirt and a pair of black socks.

BARTENDERS should wear and bring a pair of long, black dress pants, a white long sleeve button front dress shirt, black socks and black shoes.  You will receive other articles from the Costume Dept.

TECH STAFF should wear and bring dark pants of black, navy or grey.  Black long sleeve button front shirts and black long sleeve tee shirts without any artwork or logos.  Also bring dark sweaters, hoodies and light weight jackets.

WAIT STAFF will have two different looks.  You should all wear a long sleeve white button down shirt and a pair of long khaki pants and casual shoes in tans or browns.  You also need to bring with you a long pair of black pants, Black shoes and black socks.  Don't forget belts go go with both looks.

HOTEL STAFF  should all wear a long sleeve white button down shirt and black dress pants or black skirt no higher than a couple of inches above the knee.  You should have black dress shoes that are comfortable to wear and look business appropriate.

SECRET SERVICE should all wear and bring options of a dark suit; black, navy or dark grey.  A white long sleeve dress shirt and dark ties options.  Don't forget your black/dark dress shoes and belt to work with your options.

STRING QUARTET  If you guys are an actual String Quartet and have Formal wear that you normally play in like tuxedos and black dresses etc, then please bring those things.  If, however that is not what you normally wear we would like you to bring a dark suit, white shirt and dark tie if you are a man, and a black conservative dress with black shoes if you are a woman.

VP FRIENDS / GUESTS

This will be a cocktail party level of dress.  We are going to narrow the parameters of the term “Cocktail Party” just a little bit.  No long, formal evening gown.  Shorter dresses around the knee are preferred.  We would prefer the shimmer and bling to come more from the ladies’ jewelry and the fabrics of the clothing (i.e.: silks and satins).  No full sequin dresses as they will come off feeling a bit too night club-y.  We are shooting this as Washington DC and therefore the feeling should be one of sophistication, class & conservative traditions.  This doesn’t mean we want you to look dull.  Bring the best jewels and shoes; just pair them with something a bit more demure.

LADIES   Our leading lady is wearing a red dress, so we would ask that you bring colors other than red for your options.  We would like there to be color, so please do not bring black options only, if you can help it.  Jewel tones would be the preferred palette; teal, purple, burgundy, navy and other blues, greens.  Other more neutral tones would also make good options; greys, silver, gold, copper, taupe and cream.  We want to avoid the soft colors of Spring like pale pink, pale blue, pale yellow, etc.  Also, no bright white.

Beautiful, statement jewelry and other fine accessories like silk wraps can elevate a more simple dress.  Do not hesitate to bring these along with your options. 

GENTLEMEN   Your look will be pretty clean and simple.  We would like all men to wear a dark suit of black, grey, navy and a long sleeve dress shirt of either cream or white.  The suits do not have to be solid and can have some subtle texture, such as a small pinstripe.  Ties should be generally dark and can have some color and pattern, but nothing too bold or bright.  We want the ladies to be the color of the evening.  A note about ties:  A solid black tie with a dark suit tends to look like a uniform.  We will be putting our wait staff in black and white.  A tie does not need to be colorless or without pattern to be considered “dark.”  Dark dress shoes and dark socks will complete your look for the evening.

MILITARY that were fit at the Costume Shop will get their uniforms from the Costume Dept.  You should bring a white short sleeve undershirt and black socks.

VET AMPUTEES AND WOUNDED VETS Some of you may have been fit by the Costume Dept.  If so please read above for MILITARY.  If you were not fit by the Costume Dept and have your own Dress Uniform for you respective branch, please wear/bring that.  If you do not have the military uniform please read the information for the VP FRIENDS / GUESTS and follow the instructions there for your respective gender.

Thanks in advance for bringing all the great stuff.  Please bring as many choices as you have based on the descriptions.  We look forward to seeing you on the set!!

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Wednesday 6/27 CIA

Hello everyone.  Sorry for the late posting.  Following find the info you need for the things to bring for Wed, 6/27

Everyone should wear their first, best choice and bring all of your other options in with you when you check in in the morning.  Don't leave anything in your car, bring it all in with you.

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.

Thanks in advance for bringing lots of great stuff. See you on the set

Monday, June 25, 2012

Tuesday 6/26 SURVIELLANCE OFFICE SPACE

Greetings all.  Just a few notes for a few folks for tomorrow.  We're glad you're joining us and following you will find instructions for what to bring for your roles as Background Players.

Those that worked as CIA TECHS on Monday, 6/25 should bring back and wear everything that you wore.  It will be a direct match so everything needs to look exactly the same.  Go ahead and wear whatever was your own to set to check in and then the Costume Dept will give anything back to you that you wore on Monday.

Those that are playing PASSERBY should wear your first, best choice from the things listed below and bring other options so that the Costume Dept can make a choice.  BRING EVERYTHING WITH YOU FROM YOUR CAR UPON ARRIVAL, PLEASE.

PASSERBY You should bring non-ripped jeans, khakis, slacks and skirts, long and short sleeve casual shirts and tops, lightweight jackets, hoodies and light cardigan sweaters.   Nothing should have any obvious logos or recognizable artwork.  We are shooting the current season, but do not bring options that are too revealing or small.  Don't forget to bring casual shoes for this change as well.

Friday, June 22, 2012

Monday 6/25 SURVEILLANCE OFFICE SPACE

Greetings everyone.  Hope you have had or are having a great weekend!  Got a few folks working with us on Monday and Tuesday of next week.  Following you will find instructions for what to bring for your roles as Background players.

Please come dressed in your first, best choice but bring all of your options with you so that we may have a look.  Everything should come with you from your car upon arrival.

CIA TECHS should wear and bring several options of the following items:
long and short sleeve tees without logos or artwork in medium to dark colors
long and short sleeve pullover shirts in medium to dark colors
long and short sleeve button front shirts in medium to dark colors
hoodies, light weight jackets and vests in medium dark colors
dark, non ripped jeans, dark cargo pants or dark slacks
dark casual shoes to work with your options.
This is a layered look so the more things you bring the better we will be able to make you look.

Thanks in advance for bringing the great stuff.  See you on the set!!

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Friday 6/22 RAYBURN BUILDING / BRODY'S OFFICE

Hello everyone.  We are happy that you will be joining us as a Background player.  Following you will find the instructions for the costume choices to bring for your roles.

Everyone should come dressed in their first, best choice of the descriptions for your particular role(s), and bring several options for those choices with you.  You should bring everything from your car in with you when you arrive.

The scenes take place in political offices.  The general look is traditional and conservative.  Think Brooks Bros, J Crew, Ralph Lauren, Ann Taylor, etc.  Colors should not be too bright or busy.


BRODY JR STAFFERS, CONGRESSIONAL AIDES & STATESMEN ASSISTANTS 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



CONGRESSMEN, ELDER STATES MAN & WOMAN  should wear a traditional dark suit.  Please bring options of light colored, long sleeve dress shirts/blouses and conservative ties that are not too bold and conservative, understated jewelry.  Black/dark dress shoes and belt.

LOBBYISTS should wear and bring options of the following:
suits
sport coats/blazers
long sleeve dress shirts/blouses
ties
dress slacks/skirts
dress shoes and belts to work with your options

STILL PHOTOGRAPHERS should wear and bring several options of nice casual clothing to include:
dark non ripped jeans, khakis, cargo pants
dark casual and dressy long and short sleeve button front shirts/blouses
sport coats/blazers
long and short sleeve dark pullover shirts/blouses
light weight jackets, vests and hoodies
dress and casual shoes that 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.

Thanks to everyone in advance for visiting the blog and for bringing all the great stuff.  We look forward to meeting you and we'll see you on the set!!






Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Thursday 6/21 BRODY HOUSE & THE ASHFORD HOTEL

Hello everyone.  We're glad you'll be joining us tomorrow.  Following you will find the instructions for what to bring for your roles.

Everyone should come dressed in your first, best choice of the descriptions but please bring other options so that we can have some choices.  Please bring everything from your car with you when you come to check in.

MALE JOGGER should bring several choices of running clothing with long  and short sleeve options for the tops.  Try to avoid shoes and clothing with very large or bold logos or brand names.   Caps and visors might also be nice options for you guys as well.  You will also be working as an UPSCALE GUEST so please read the information there and bring options for that change with you.


DESK CLERK / BARTENDER / WAITRESS will be given part of your uniform by the Costume Dept.  You should all bring with you a long sleeve, button front white dress shirt, black dress pants or black skirt and black shoes and belts.


BELLHOPS will be given a uniform by the Costume Dept.  You should bring with you a white crew neck undershirt, black socks and black dress shoes.


UPSCALE GUESTS AND UPSCALE PATRON should all wear and bring several options of business and business casual clothing to include:
suits, sport coats/blazers, ties
dress slacks/skirts
dresses
long sleeve button front dress shirts
long sleeve button front casual shirts
polo shirts
cardigan sweaters
light weight jackets
Dress shoes to work with your options
The look is traditional and conservative.  Things that you would wear to the office, out to dinner, to the theater, etc.  Color and pattern is good, just nothing too bold or bright or busy.

Thanks in advance for bringing all the great stuff.  We will see you on the set!!



Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Wednesday 6/20 BRODY HOUSE

Welcome ye few, but faithful.  Just a couple of you for tomorrow but doesn't mean we aren't excited that you're coming!  Following find the description of the kinds of things that we would like you to bring for your roles as Background players.

Everyone should come dressed in their first, best choice of the described items.  Please bring all your other options with you from the car so that we don't waste any time.

MOM W/ STROLLER should bring several options of casual clothing to include non-ripped jeans, khakis, skirts, knee length shorts, long and short sleeve casual shirt pullovers, long and short sleeve button front casual shirts, light weight jackets and cardigan sweaters.  Colors and patterns are great, just nothing too bright or bold.  Don't forget the casual dress shoes that will work with your options.

FEMALE NEIGHBOR should bring several options of casual clothing to include non-ripped jeans, khakis. skirts, knee length shorts, long and short sleeve casual shirt pullovers, long and short sleeve button front casual shirts, light weight jackets and cardigan sweaters.  Colors and patterns are great just nothing too bright or bold.  Don't forget the casual dress shoes that will work with your options.

Thanks in advance for bringing all the great stuff.  We will see you on the set.

Monday, June 18, 2012

Tuesday 6/19 CAR WASH / CIA / BUSINESSMEN PHOTO

Hello all.  Tomorrow will be a change around kind of day.  Most everyone will be asked to play several roles and thus everyone should bring options for all of the following categories.  Will be choosing everything that you wear for the whole day first thing in the morning.

Everyone should come dressed in your first best choice for the CAR WASH segment and bring options for that AND should bring from your car the options for the rest of the day.

First the CAR WASH...
BG  W/ CARS should bring casual clothing to include non-ripped jeans, khakis, skirts, long and short sleeve casual tops, long and short sleeve long sleeve shirts/blouses, light weight jackets and cardigan sweaters.  Don't forget your casual shoes to work with your outfits.

EMPLOYEES W/ CARS & EMPLOYEES will be given a shirt by the Costume Department.  You should all bring choices of pants that include non-ripped basic jeans, khakis, cargo pants.  Don't forget your sneakers without large logos on them.  The EMPLOYEES W/ CARS will go on to finish the day.  The EMPLOYEES will only have this one change.

Then everyone goes to the CIA.....
Everyone should bring the following based on what you are told you are playing:
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  AGENTS / 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 SECURITY GUARDS should all bring dark suits and white shirts and dark ties.  Dark dress shoes and belts.

And lastly, the BUSINESSMEN PHOTO...
Everyone should bring business suit options for this change.  Those of you that are playing AGENTS / SUITS will already have suits so just make sure you have several choices of suits / shirts / ties that we can pull a second look from your choices.  If you are not already bring business attire for your other roles then please bring business looks for the photograph.  Suits should be medium to dark suits, lighter colored shirts and conservative ties.  Ties can be colorful, just nothing too bold or bright.

I know it's alot to bring but you will all be playing in all the scenes and they all need to be dressed correctly.  Please remember to bring options of every different kind of look.

Thanks in advance for bringing all the great stuff and we will see you on the set!





Friday, June 15, 2012

Monday 6/18 COLTON SCHOOL & ASHFORD HOTEL

Greetings everyone.  Hope that you all are having (or had) a great weekend.  Following you will find the information about the clothing choices we would like you to bring for your work as a Background Player on Monday, 6/18.

Everyone should come dressed in their first best choice of the descriptions that apply to your roles, and bring your other options with you.

COLTON PREP SCHOOL KIDS should come dressed in your choice of a blue, white or yellow long sleeve button down shirt.  Boys should wear either well fitting tan khaki pants or well fitting navy blue pants.  Nothing to big and baggy, please.  Girls shoud wear either a tan khaki or navy blue, knee length skirt or tan or navy knee length walking shorts.  The following items should also come with you:

GUYS should all bring a navy blazer & ties to wear with their uniform.  The school colors are blue, yellow and white.  Ties can be these colors, but they do not have to be.  Striped and plaid ties are especially good because the look young and preppy.  In addition to the blazer you may bring other items in the school colors such as hoodies, rugby shirts, cardigan sweaters and V Neck sweaters.  These items do not have to be solid.  They could have stripes, plaids, etc.
Shoes should be closed toe loafers, bucks, boat shoes, lace up shoes, etc. NO ATHLETIC SHOES OR SNEAKERS.

GIRLS should all bring a navy cardigan.  In addition you may also bring other items in the school colors that will spice up your outfit.  For example; argyle sweaters and sweater vests, yellow cardigans and V Neck pullovers, hoodies in navy, yellow or grey, neck ties or ribbons for your blouse, socks that will match your uniform, etc.
Shoes should be closed toe loafers, bucks, flats, boat shoes, etc.  NO ATHLETIC SHOES OR SNEAKERS.

FROM THE PROPS DEPARTMENT FOR THE PREP SCHOOL KIDS:
Please bring your school bag to use as a prop.  It can be a backpack, satchel, book bag or whatever you carry your school books in.  This is a private school so the bags should not look ratty or too worn.  Also, they cannot have large logos or artwork that is recognizable.  If you don't have a bag to bring, don't worry, the Props Dept will lend you one of theirs.

COLTON PREP SCHOOL TEACHERS should all look as good and professional as the students described above.  Women should bring options of long sleeve dress blouses, knee length skirts, cardigans and light weight jackets, knee length dresses and shoes that work with all your options.  Think J Crew, Brooks Bros, Banana Republic, Ralph Lauren & Ann Taylor.
Men should bring options of long sleeve dress shirts, ties, suits sports coats and slacks or khakis.  Think Brooks Bros, J Crew, Banana Republic.  Don't forget the shoes that will work with these clothes.
These women will also all play UPSCALE BUSINESS WOMEN later in the day, so read the instructions for that role below and bring options of those items as well.

BG & PARENTS WITH CARS should all wear and bring several options.  You will be the parents at the school first and then the ladies will become UPSCALE BUSINESS WOMEN.  The look for the PARENTS is nice casual to include khakis, slacks/skirts, long and short sleeve nice casual tops, cardigans and light weight jackets.  This look is more Country Club.  J Crew, Ralph Lauren, Banana Republic.  You are dropping your kids off at a Prep School, after all. :-)  Just keep the look a bit more neutral and not quite as bright as golf clothes.
UPSCALE BUSINESS WOMEN are just that.  Medium to dark suits, lighter shirts/blouses, conservative jewelry and shoes.  Think Brooks Bros, Ralph Lauren.

HOTEL MANAGER should bring options of dark suits, lighter shirts and conservative ties.  Don't forget your dark dress shoes and belt for your suits.

NAVY SEALS should wear and bring options of all of the following:  Medium to dark suits, sport coats, dress and casual slacks, light wind breakers, dress and casual button front and pullover shirts, dark ties, dress and casual shoes.  These guys are meant to blend in to the other hotel guests so please bring as many of the options that you have so that we can put together a good group.

Thanks in advance for bringing all the good stuff.  We will see you on the set!!

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Friday 6/15 PHOTO SHOOT & MILITARY BRASS

Hello everyone.  Following you will find the specifics for the things that we would like you to bring for your work tomorrow on HOMELAND.

Everyone should come dressed in your first, best option of the items described for you characters and bring other options with you.

I will be grouping several categories together as they have similar descriptions.  Please look and find the category that applies to you.

CONGRESSMEN / SENATORS / COLLEAGUES / BUSINESSMEN / FEMALE REPORTER / BRODY'S ASSISTANT
All should wear and bring choices of medium to dark suits, sport coats/blazers, long sleeve dress shirts and blouses, ties and accessories.  Men's ties should be conservative and traditional, Women's accessories should be tasteful and not too flashy.  Think Brooks Bros, J Crew, Banana Republic, and Ann Taylor.

HAZMA SALEM & FEMALE STUDENTS should bring casual clothing to include non-ripped jeans, khakis, slacks/skirts, long and short sleeve casual pullover blouses/tops and tees.  Nothing with large logos or artwork. NO short shorts.  Tanks can be worn under other clothing as a layer.  Casual closed toes shoes and sneakers and sandals.  No Flip Flops for camera please.

CASUAL MAN / FATHER & SON / NEWS STAND VENDOR / CAB DRIVER
All should wear and bring casual clothing to include non-ripped jeans, khakis, cargo pants, long and short sleeve casual pullover shirts, long and short sleeve casual button front shirts, casual shoes.  If SON is a teenager the same things apply.  If SON is a child then everyday casual/play clothes to include jeans and shorts, tops and tees.  Nothing too bright and nothing with obvious logos and recognizable artwork (for example; No Disney). Casual shoes and sneakers.

JOGGERS should bring several options of running attire to include shorts, sweats, long and short sleeve tees and tops without large, obvious logos.  Running shoes without obvious logos.  Caps and other running accessories would be nice, if you have them.

TEACHER / TEACHER'S AIDE / SCHOOL CHILDREN
Teacher and Aide should bring nice casual to include dress and casual slacks & skirts.  Long and short sleeve button front and pullover tops appropriate for children, light weight cardigans and sweaters and light weight jackets.  Casual and appropriate shoes to work with your options.  Simple jewelry.
School children should bring everyday casual school/play clothes to include jeans, shorts, skirts, pants, dresses, sweaters, tops and tees.  Nothing too bright and nothing with recognizable logos or artwork.  For example; No Disney.  Casual shoes and sneakers

WIVES & VETERANS
Wives should wear and bring several choices of casual day outfits to include  non ripped jeans, slacks, skirts, long and short sleeve casual tops, cardigans and lightweight jackets.  Casual shoes to work with your outfits, and simple jewelry.  Nothing too bold or bright and nothing too busy.
Veterans will be given a uniform by the Costume Dept.

HOMELESS MAN should bring any clothing that is worn out.  If you have clothing that you garden or do yard work in, is stained or has holes and your wife won't let you leave the house in...that's what we want!
Jeans, khakis, sweatshirts, button front shirts, vests, caps, worn out sneakers or shoes.  Nothing should match and it should all look like...well, not good.

CAPITOL POLICE / MILITARY BRASS will receive uniforms from the Costume Dept.  You should all bring a white crew neck undershirt and black socks.  For the Military Brass;  if you have a uniform of your own and would prefer to wear it, that is fine.  We don't need any specific rank or branch for this piece.

Thanks in advance to everyone for bringing all the good stuff.  See you on the set!


Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Thursday 6/14 BRODY'S OFFICE

Hello everyone.  We're glad you'll be joining us tomorrow.  Following you will find instructions for the things that you should bring for your roles as Background Players.

Everyone should come dressed in your first, best choice of the descriptions you find for your characters and bring your other options with you.

Those of you playing BRODY JR STAFFERS will be working in 3 seperate screen days.  That means we need an extra helping of options from you guys.

Everyone should bring as many options of the items listed for your characters.  The look is conservative and political.  Nothing too bright or bold.  Nothing to trendy.  Traditional is the look.  Think Brooks Bros, J Crew, Banana Republic, Ann Taylor.

BRODY JR LOBBYISTS should bring several options of the following:
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

SECRET SERVICE should bring and wear a dark suit; navy, grey or black.  White long sleeve dress shirts and ties that are dark with little to no color or pattern.  Black/dark dress shoes and belts to work with your clothing.

CONGRESSMAN  should wear a traditional dark suit.  Please bring options of light colored, long sleeve dress shirts and conservative ties that are not too bold.  Black/dark dress shoes and belt.

LOBBYISTS & CONGRESSIONAL AIDE should wear and bring options of the following:
suits
sport coats/blazers
long sleeve dress shirts/blouses
ties
dress slacks/skirts
dress shoes and belts to work with your options

Thank you in advance for bringing all the good stuff and we look forward to seeing you on the set!

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Wednesday 6/13 CIA

Hello.  Glad you'll be joining us tomorrow.  Following find the specifications for the Background roles you will be playing tomorrow at the 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.

Thanks in advance for bringing the great stuff.  See you on the set!!

Monday, June 11, 2012

Tuesday 6/12 COLTON SCHOOL, CAR SCENE & ROSSLYN CLASSROOM

Hello everyone.  So glad that you'll be joining us tomorrow!  Following you will find the information about what clothing options you should bring for the days work.

Everyone should come dressed in a described option and bring others with you.  Bear in mind that it may be raining tomorrow.  You should bring shoes that you could change into when not on camera.  That will keep your picture shoes as dry as possible.  Also, if everyone could bring light rain coats that would suit your character descriptions, then they could be worn on camera, if it becomes necessary.

TEEN PREP SCHOOL KIDS for the Colton school should come dressed in your choice of a blue, white or yellow long sleeve button down shirt.  Boys should wear either well fitting tan khaki pants or well fitting navy blue pants.  Nothing too big and baggy, please.  Girls should wear either a tan khaki or navy blue, knee length skirt or tan or navy knee length walking shorts.  The following items should also come with you:

GUYS should all bring a navy blazer/sport coat & ties to wear with their uniform.  The school colors are blue, yellow and white.  Ties can be these colors, but they do not have to be.  Striped and plaid ties are especially good because they look young and preppy.  It is a "prep" school, after all :-)
Shoes can be closed toe loafers, bucks, boat shoes, lace up shoes, etc.  NO ATHLETIC SHOES OR SNEAKERS.  Remember, if you have a navy, tan or grey windbreaker or light rain coat, please bring it along as well.

GIRLS should all bring accessories that might make your uniform interesting and personal.  Navy cardigans, argyle sweaters and vests in the colors, navy hoodies, neck ties or ribbons for your blouse, socks that match the uniform and any other things in the school colors of blue, yellow and white that will spice up your uniform.  Your shoes can be closed toe loafers, bucks, flats, boat shoes, etc. NO ATHLETIC SHOES OR SNEAKERS.  Remember, if you have a navy, tan or grey windbreaker or light rain coat, please bring it along as well.


FROM THE PROPS DEPARTMENT FOR THE PREP SCHOOL KIDS:
Please bring your school bag to use as a prop.  It can be a backpack, satchel, book bag or whatever you carry your school books in.  This is a private school so the bags should not look be ratty or too worn.  Also, they cannot have large logos or artwork that is recognizable.  If you don't have a bag to bring, don't worry, they Props Dept will lend you one of theirs.

TEACHERS should all look as good and professional as the students described above.
Women should bring options of long sleeve dress blouses, cardigans and jackets, knee length skirts and shoes that will work with all your choices.  Think JCrew, Ralph Lauren, Banana Republic.
Men should bring options of long sleeve dress shirts, ties, suits, sports coats and slacks or khakis.  Don't forget the shoes that will work with these clothes.
Both men and women should bring light weight rain coats/windbreakers/trench coats that will work with the options that you are bringing.

DRIVERS will be pulled from the above and we will choose a second look for this out of the options that you bring for the school.

COLLEGE STUDENTS will be pulled from the group above.  If you have been told that you will also be a college student please bring options of the following;
non-ripped jeans, sweatshirts and hoodies without logos, casual long and short sleeve pullover shirts, polo shirts, casual long and short sleeve button front shirts.  Casual shoes and sneakers.

ADULT NIGHT SCHOOL (ESL) STUDENTS should all bring traditional eastern clothing options, if you have them, and options that are more western/American.  The western clothing should be casual.  Non-ripped jeans, khakis and slacks and skirts, long and short sleeve casual shirts/blouses, light weight jackets and sweaters.  The director would like the class to be a mix of western and more traditional eastern clothing.  Don't forget the shoes to go with all your options.
FROM THE PROPS DEPARTMENT:  Please bring along a book bag to use as a prop.  It can be a backpack, satchel, large purse, briefcase--whatever you might carry your books in to class.  If you could bring some books in it to fill it up, that would be great.  Please do not bring anything with large logos or other recognizable artwork or images.  If you don't have a book bag, don't worry, the Props Dept will lend you one of theirs.

Thank you all in advance for bringing all the great stuff!  We will be happy to meet you and work with you....
See you on the Set!!


Friday, June 8, 2012

Monday 6/11 CIA

Hello folks.  We'll be back at the CIA on Monday.  There are just a few of you, so everyone please read and bring the following:

business suits, dress shirts/blouses, ties
sport coats/blazers, slacks/skirts
casual long sleeve button front shirts and blouses
sweaters, pullover and cardigan style, sweater sets
khakis and jeans
shoes that will work with all these options.

Thanks you in advance for bringing all your great stuff!  Have a great weekend and we'll see you on the set!

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Friday 6/8 RAYBURN HOUSE, COMMODORE HOTEL & DC HOTEL

Greetings everyone.  We're going to a cocktail party!  Of course you'll probably get apple juice instead of champagne, but you'll look good, right?
Some of you will have to work on Capitol Hill before the party, but that will just amp up the anticipation. :-)

Following you will find the instructions for the roles that you are playing as Background on Friday 6/8.
Some of you will need both clothes for Capitol Hill and the Cocktail Party.  Please make sure that you read instructions for both and bring the appropriate clothes for both.

Everyone should come dressed in your first, best choice of the first role that you are playing and we will also choose the second look, if you have one.

Up first will be the RAYBURN HOUSE.  All of you will also be COCKTAIL GUESTS so please read and bring those items with you too.

CONGRESSMEN should all wear and bring dark suits, medium to light colored dress shirts and conservative ties that are not too bold.  These are powerful men and women and need to look the part.  Don't forget your dark dress shoes and belts.  Please bring a white shirt and some darker ties that will work with your suits for the Cocktail Party.

CONGRESSIONAL AIDES are probably younger than the Congressmen and should not look as powerful.  Sport coats/blazers, dress shirts/blouses, slacks/skirts, khakis, dress shirts and ties.  This look is a bit more preppy because of the age.  Guys, Varsity striped ties are a great way to go, but please bring options.

SECRETARIES & LOBBYISTS should have a professional look but not necessarily all business suits.  Suits, sport coats/blazers, dress shirts/blouses, cardigans and sweater sets and slacks/skirts.  Nothing too bold or colorful.

VISITORS should bring a mix of business casual to include khakis, skirts, polo shirts, long and short sleeve casual shirts, sport coats/blazers, light weight jackets and cardigans.  Nothing with any large logos or artwork and nothing too bright or busy.

CAPITOL POLICE will be given a uniform by the Costume Dept.  You should bring with you a white, crew neck undershirt and black socks.


Then the COMMODORE HOTEL.  You will also be working at the Cocktail Party, please read and bring clothes for both.

BEIRUT HOTEL GUEST should bring any traditional clothing from this region if you have any.  You should also bring choices of western style clothing to include for men:  khaki pants, dress slacks, long and short sleeve casual shirts, polo shirts, sports coat/blazer, dress and casual shoes.  For women:  dresses, skirts and tops, trousers and dress slacks, leggings, long sleeve casual tops, flats and other shoes appropriate for these types of clothing.

BEIRUT WAITER should wear and bring a long sleeve button front shirt that can be closed at the neck to wear a tie.  Black pants and black dress shoes and socks.  Don't forget your black belt.

And then the DC HOTEL for the Cocktail Party...

COCKTAIL BARTENDERS, WAITERS, WAITRESSES should all wear and bring a long sleeve white dress shirt that can be closed at the neck to wear a tie.  Full length black pants, black closed toe shoes that you can serve in, black socks and a black belt if your pants require a belt.

SECRET SERVICE should wear dark suits in black, grey or navy.  You should have a white button front, long sleeve dress shirt and tie choices that are darker and without much pattern.  Nothing too bold for the ties.  Don't forget your black dress shoes, belt and dark socks.

COCKTAIL GUESTS We are going for a very monochromatic look and feel to work with the set. Grey, silver, taupe, tan, black and metallic fabrics will all coordinate nicely and feel very tonal.  This is a cocktail party, no formal gowns, but we want everyone to look fantastic.  It's a night out and you're dressed for it. 
Gentlemen should all wear and bring dark suits of black, navy, dark brown, grey.  Light colored dress shirts;
white, cream, pale blue, pale grey.  Ties should be dark and without too much bright color or bold pattern.  If you have ties with some of the colors listed above, please bring those too.
Ladies should all wear cocktail outfits.  This could be a dress, a stunning silk blouse and dress slacks, a fantastic skirt and top.  Please do not bring all black!!!  Bring as many different tones from above that you can.  There can be shimmer and shine, but remember we are playing Washington, DC and your outfits should be tasteful and conservative.  You could include wraps, pashminas and other articles to elevate your outfits.  Don't forget your wonderful jewelry and fantastic shoes to complete the outfits.

Thanks in advance to everyone for pulling together all your best stuff and coming to work with us tomorrow.  We look forward to seeing you on the set!


Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Thursday 6/7 CIA, PENTAGON & BAR PARKING LOT

Hello everyone.  Everything seems to be going great for the beginnings of the second season.  We are getting our groove back and rolling along.  We look forward to seeing our friends from last year again.

Tomorrow we are shooting 3 different scenarios tomorrow and 2 different screen days.  That means that everyone needs to pay very close attention to what you read here and follow as closely as possible.

Everyone will be able to look below to find what kinds of things you should bring for the roles you have been assigned.  Please bring enough options that we can pull 2 different looks out, for the 2 screen days.

Everyone should come in their first, best choice based on what you read here in the blog.  Bring the rest of your options with you so that we can look everything over, but come dressed as your character based on the information you find below.

CIA GUARDS & SECRET SERVICE should all come with dark suits; black, navy, dark grey.  Very small and subtle pattern in the suit is acceptable but nothing very distinctive.  These suits should just "blend in."  You should all wear white, long sleeve button front shirts and bring tie choices that are dark with very little color or pattern.  Don't forget your black dress shoes and belt, and black or dark socks.

CIA SUITS should wear and bring med to dark suits; tan, brown, grey, navy and black.  You should wear and bring choices of lighter colored shirts/blouses; light blue, tan, light grey, cream, white.  Small pattern is fine in the shirts as long as it is not too busy or bold.  Some of you from last year may remember that bold, small striping has a tendency to "buzz" as we call it.  You should bring darker ties. They may have color and pattern, but again, nothing too or busy.  Don't forget your dress shoes and socks and dress belts.

CIA ANALYSTS are the mid-level of dress.  These folks should wear and bring several options of things to include sport coats/blazers, ties, khakis, slacks and skirts.  Long sleeve button front dress and casual shirts/blouses.  Light weight sweaters, cardigans, vests.  Don't forget the shoes and belts and other accessories that would work with your clothing choices.

CIA TECHS are the most casual level of dress.  You should wear and bring several options of things to include khakis, slacks/skirts, nice non-ripped jeans.  Sweaters and cardigans and light weight jackets.  Polo shirts without logos and long sleeved casual button front shirts and blouses.  Don't forget the shoes for your choices.

4-STAR GENERAL, MILITARY BRASS AND AIDES & PENTAGON POLICE will all be given uniforms by the Costume Dept, unless you are Military and wearing your own uniform.  All of you should bring a white, crew neck undershirt and black socks.

Some of you will be told that we are using you and your cars at the last location for the BAR PARKING LOT.  Those of you will need to bring casual clothes for this change.  You should bring non-ripped jeans, khakis, slacks and skirts, long and short sleeve casual shirts and tops, lightweight jackets and hoodies.   Don't forget to bring casual shoes for this change as well.

Once again, let me say everyone should have enough for two different days.  And everyone should come already dressed in their first best choice and bring the options with you.  Make sure you have read all of the categories that apply to you and bring everything needed from each category.

Thanks in advance for all that you do to come with the right things.  We really appreciate it and couldn't do this show without you guys.  See you on the set!!

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Wednesday 6/6 HOSPITAL & CIA

Hello everyone.  We will be working on a few scenes tomorrow and will be using you all in several different ways.  It is important that everyone bring as many options of the following items so that we have enough to make all our scenes look different.

You will all be working in Hospital scenes and in CIA scenes. 

HOSPITAL  Everyone should bring a pair of medium to dark sneakers without large logos in case you are a nurse.  If you are a nurse you will be given scrubs by the Costume Dept.  Everyone should also bring dress slacks/skirt, long sleeve button front shirts/blouses, ties, and dress shoes in the event that you are a doctor.  The doctors will be given lab coats by the Costume Dept.

CIA  Everyone should bring several options of the following:
business suits, dress shirts/blouses, ties
sport coats/blazers, slacks/skirts
casual long sleeve button front shirts and blouses
sweaters, pullover and cardigan style, sweater sets
khakis and jeans
Shoes that will work with these options

Please, everyone bring all of the above for both sets of clothing.  Regardless of what you may be told that you will be playing, you may also be asked to play something else in addition.  We need everyone to be prepared to play anyone role given to them tomorrow.  There are very few of you so they will want to mix it up.

Thanks in advance for bringing the great stuff.  Look forward to seeing you on the set!!



Monday, June 4, 2012

Tuesday 6/5 CYPRUS SAFE HOUSE & CIA

Greetings.  Not too many of you tomorrow, but it's about quality not quantity, right?

Following find the things that we would like you to bring for your roles as Background Players at the Cyprus Safe House and at The CIA.

CYPRIOT AGENTS should bring choices of clothing to include non-ripped jeans, khakis, trousers and slacks in colors like dark green, olive green, brown, navy, grey and black.  Also, choices of casual long and short sleeve button front shirts, casual long and short sleeve pullover shirts like tees or polo shirts.  There should be no artwork or logos on your clothing.  Small pattern is fine, just nothing too bold or busy.  Casual closed toe shoes like loafers, flats and dark sneakers.  Don't forget you belts and socks.

CIA AGENT & ANALYST should both bring choices of the following things:
business suits, dress shirts/blouses, ties
sport coats/blazers, slacks & skirts
casual long sleeve button front shirts and blouses
sweaters, pullover and cardigan style, sweater sets
khakis and jeans
Don't forget the shoes that will work with all of your options

ESTES' ASSISTANT should bring dark pant and skirt suits in grey, navy, brown, black.  Small pattern or striping in the suiting fabric is fine as long as it is very subtle.  Please bring shirts and blouses in light to medium tones that will work with your suit choices.  Don't forget your shoes and accessories to work with your choices.

Thanks in advance to everyone for bringing all the good stuff.  We look forward to working with you and will
See you on the set!

Friday, June 1, 2012

Monday 6/4 VP'S HOUSE & BAR

Hello everyone.  We are going to do a 180 on Monday.  We'll be at the Vice President's house and then off to a bar.  Not bad, right? :-)

Following find instructions for the clothing options you'll need in your roles as Background Players:
Please bring several options of all the things that we ask so that we can put together a great picture.  The more you bring the better we can make you look....the better you look the more the camera wants to see you.

EVERYONE SHOULD COME DRESSED IN THEIR FIRST, BEST OPTION OF THE THINGS THAT WE ARE REQUESTING AND BRING THE REST OF YOUR OPTIONS WITH YOU.


We are playing the current season of Spring.

Some of you may have been told that you are playing two different roles. If so, please read all the categories that apply to you and bring the options for each.

UPSCALE WOMEN are playing Washington socialites, committee chairs and the like.  They are meeting for a tea at the VP's house to talk over an event.  Their clothes should be casually elegant.  The look is very Brook Bros, JCrew.  If you have the most recent catalouges from these stores, take a look.  The style of what we want are straight from there.  We would like the clothes to have a subdued, but not somber effect.  Color, but not too colorful.  The softer colors of Spring will play better than the bolder colors of Summer.  But please do not bring me a suitcase full of black. :-)  Neutrals like dove grey, taupe, tan, navy are also good choices.  Bright white is not good for camera and should not be part of your choices.  Pale yellows, creams and off whites will work.  The key is to bring as many of the following things that you have in all colors so that we can put it all together. You should bring:
cardigans
twin sets
pullover cashmere sweaters
long and short sleeve dress blouses
silk blouses and shells
blazers
skirts, both casual and dressy
dress slacks and trousers
dresses
Don't forget your great shoes and jewelry to go with all your choices.

NAVAL AIDE & UNIFORMED GUARD will be given uniforms by the Costume Dept.  Both should bring a white crew neck undershirt and black socks

SECRET SERVICE should wear a dark suit, black, grey or dark navy.  You should have a white long sleeve button front dress shirt and a choice of dark ties with little to no bold pattern or colors.  Don't forget your dark dress shoes, belt and socks

BAR PATRONS should bring a mix of casual clothing to include jeans, khakis, long and short sleeve casual shirts and tops, long and short sleeve tees with no logos, light weight sweaters and jackets.  Color and pattern are good, just nothing too busy or bold. Casual, closed toe shoes to work with your clothing options.

BARTENDER & WAITRESSES should all wear dark wash jeans and black long or short sleeve tees with no logos or artwork.  Black sneakers or other comfortable shoes.  No open toe sandals or high heels, you will actually be working.

PLATOON MATES should all bring several choices of casual clothing to include long and short sleeve casual button front shirts, long and short sleeve tees with no logos, polo shirts with no large logos or artwork, light weight jackets.  Color and pattern is good, just nothing too bold or busy.  Choices of both jeans and khakis.  Casual shoes to work with your clothing options.

Thank you in advance for all the great things that I know you will bring.  Have a great weekend and we'll...
See you on the set!