REHAB/ TRAUMA CENTER 6/5 & 6/6

Hello to everyone.  We're glad that you'll be joining us.  Following you will find instructions and descriptions of the things that you should bring as options for your roles as background players for the next couple of days.  A couple of things to remember...

-We will be shooting multiple screen days so we need plenty of options of the clothing listed below so that we can put together several looks for everyone.
-Some of the things that you wear on Wednesday, 6/5 will be repeated on Thursday, 6/6 so you will have to bring everything with you on both days.
-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!!!!!!!  We will choose all of your outfits at the beginning of the day and you will be responsible, with help from the AD Dept, of knowing what to wear and when.

We are playing Spring in our show right now.  This means that you should include options that include both long and short sleeves as well as layering pieces light light weight sweaters and jackets, hoodies, etc.  These kinds of layers also represent vulnerability, and a way to "hide" in your clothing.  This is a rehab/trauma center and the reason that your character is here is because of some momentous event in your life.  Nobody is crazy, just a little broken.

Receptionist 
Should wear and bring options of office appropriate long and short sleeve blouses, dress slacks and skirts, dresses, cardigan sweaters.  Shoes that work with the options that you bring and simple jewelry.

REHAB TEEN / TEEN GROUP MEMBER
Everyone should wear and bring several options of the following kinds of things:
-long and short sleeve causal button front shirts and blouses
-long and short sleeve tees and other pullover shirts and tops.  NO LOGOS OR BRAND ARTWORK.  In other words, things that say Hollister, Abercrombie & Fitch, Gap, etc will NOT work.
-decent jeans in all fades.  If you are bringing a pair that has tears make sure to include some that do not!
-khaki type pants, cargo style pants
-casual shoes that work with your clothing options.  NO OBVIOUS LOGOS, small logos are fine on shoes.
-light weight jackets/windbreakers, cardigan sweaters, hoodies and other layering pieces.
-bring any interesting accessories that you may have; bandannas, wallets, leather pieces, etc
-You should use your own personal style as your guidelines.  If you're preppy don't try to come up with things from Hot Topic and vice versa.  Just bring lots of stuff and we will sort it all out.

ON CAMERA REPORTERS / PRINT REPORTERS should bring an assortment of nice casual to business dress. This should include slacks, skirts, long sleeve button front shirts/blouses, cardigans and pullover sweaters, light weight jackets. You should also bring sport coats/blazers, ties and other accessories. Long sleeve dress and casual shirts and blouses, in lighter colors, to go with the blazers.   Men's ties should not be too bright of too busy and women's jewelry should be simple and understated.

CAMERAMEN / SOUND MEN / STILL PHOTOGRAPHERS should bring clothing choices that will give us a layered look. This should include khakis, cargo pants, nice non-ripped jeans, long sleeve button front and pullover shirts/blouses, sweaters, hoodies and lightweight jackets.  Any other interesting accessories please bring and we can have a look.  Stay with mostly neutrals...tan, browns, grey, navy, dark green, burgundy, etc.

SECURITY will be given a polo shirt by the costume department.  You should bring with you a white short sleeve plain undershirt, black dress slacks, black belt, black shoes and black socks.

VISITORS should wear and bring options the following:

Button front casual long sleeve shirts and blouses

Khaki pants, slacks, skirts

Pullover sweaters, sweater vests,

Light weight jackets, windbreakers

Casual sport coats and blazers

Casual shoes and accessories that work with your choices.  Ladies the jewelry should be simple and handbags should be basic and not too trendy.

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Thank you all in advance for the great  things that I know you will bring.  We look forward to working with you and we will....... See you on the Set!!

PHILADELPHIA PLAYGROUND / NATIONAL MALL / CONSTITUTION AVE / SENATE HALLWAY 6/4

Hello and welcome to everyone.  Following you will find the descriptions of the things that we would like for you to bring for your work as Background Players on Tuesday, 6/4

First, a bit of housekeeping to make sure that everyone knows how this works...

This blog is for Background Player costume information only.  There will be no information about call times or locations on this blog; that will come from another department.  You will receive direction on the types of clothing to bring, what season we are working in for our story, the color palette that we would like to see, what level of dress or casual, and any other pertinent info regarding your costumes as Background Players.  This allows us to speak directly to you and not go through Extras Casting, thereby insuring that you are getting the exact message that we want you to have.  We want you to look great and we know that you want the same.  This blog helps that happen by making sure that you are bringing just what we need and you can then be front and center with confidence.

You may read the blog and think "I'm not sure I have what they want!"

Please just go to your closet and pack what you have that is the closest match to what the blog describes.  We would rather you bring something, even if you are not sure, than nothing at all.  We can then add to your things, if necessary, to make it work.  More often than not when folks have shown up with what they think is not the "right thing," we have been able to make it work and make it look good.

One final thing... you should always come dressed in your first, best choice of the look described.  This helps us with time in the mornings.We will be choosing all of your looks in the morning.  DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CLOTHES IN THE CAR!  Please bring all of your options for the day with you when you check in in the morning.  You should always bring at least three options of the looks described; one that you are wearing and at least two others.

We are shooting Spring.  Your choices should have both and long and short sleeve options.  They should also include light weight layers such as cardigans, light weight windbreakers, etc.
We would prefer the colors of Spring; softer, more muted colors, rather that the bright, bold colors of Summer.

We are shooting 3 different screen days. This means that you should bring enough options for us to put together 3 different looks for everyone.
Some of you are playing multiple roles.  Please read the descriptions for each role and bring options of the appropriate clothes for each role.

We will be shooting tomorrow, Rain or Shine.  So please include an umbrella and light rain jacket should we need one.

One more thing... please read the note that I am posting from the Props Department and bring any of these things that you have.

PHILADELPHIA PLAYGROUND
PASSERBY & PARENTS should all wear and bring casual clothing to include non-ripped nice jeans, khakis, skirts, long and short sleeve casual shirts and tops, cardigan sweaters, light weight sweaters and light weight jackets. Pattern and texture is great, just nothing too busy or bold.

Don't forget your shoes and belts and other accessories to work with your options.

KIDS should all wear and bring play clothes for the Spring.  Please include both long and short pants and long and short sleeves, the same as the parents.  Please avoid obvious logos and specific branding; Disney, Sponge Bob, etc, as there are clearance issues.  Simple basic play clothes like the Gap or Target.  

Include non-ripped, basic jeans, khaki or cargo pants and shorts

Long and short sleeve tees and tops

Pants and skirts and dresses for the girls

Comfortable shoes that they can actually play in.

They will be on a playground so the options need to be things that they can navigate the playground equipment in.

Please also include light layer items like cardigans, hoodies, and a light rain jacket, should the weather not be cooperative.

BUS DRIVERS should wear and bring a long sleeve, plain white button front dress shirt, a plain white polo shirt and a pair of dark pants, navy or black.  Solid black shoes and black socks.

NATIONAL MALL

PASSERBY & PARENTS The passerby in this scene could be either a tourist or a Washington business type.  So please bring options of both of the following and we will decide on the day.
Tourist looks should include casual clothing to include non-ripped nice jeans, khakis, skirts, long and short sleeve casual shirts and tops, cardigan sweaters, light weight sweaters and light weight jackets. Pattern and texture is great, just nothing too busy or bold.
Business looks should include suits, sport coats/blazers, dress slacks/skirts, long sleeve dress shirts and blouses in lighter colors.  Ties may have have color, just nothing too bold or bright.  Jewelry should be conservative and understated.

Don't forget your shoes and belts and other accessories to work with your options.

Remember this is a different screen day than the Philadelphia Playground so we will need to choose a different outfit.

KIDS should all wear and bring play clothes for the spring.  Please include both long and short pants and long and short sleeves, the same as the parents.  Please avoid obvious logos and specific branding; Disney, Sponge Bob, etc, as there are clearance issues.  Simple basic play clothes like the Gap or Target.  

Include non-ripped, basic jeans, khaki or cargo pants and shorts

Long and short sleeve tees and tops

Pants and skirts and dresses for the girls

Comfortable shoes 

Please also include light layer items like cardigans, hoodies, and a light rain jacket, should the weather not be cooperative.  Remember this is a different screen day than the Playground so we will need to choose a different outfit.

VENDORS Please bring and wear options of Khakis and other Dockers Style casual pants.  Also please bring choices of solid colored polo shirts.  Belts and casual shoes to work with your options.

CABBIES should wear and bring casual clothing like non-ripped jeans, khakis, long and short sleeve casual shirts and tops.  Caps without logos would be great if you have them.  Also vests and light weight jackets.

CONSTITUTION AVE

PASSERBY  The passerby in this scene could be either a tourist or a Washington business type.  So please bring options of both of the following:

Tourist looks should include casual clothing to include non-ripped nice jeans, khakis, skirts, long and short sleeve casual shirts and tops, cardigan sweaters, light weight sweaters and light weight jackets. Pattern and texture is great, just nothing too busy or bold.

Business looks should include suits, sport coats/blazers, dress slacks/skirts, long sleeve dress shirts and blouses in lighter colors.  Ties may have have color, just nothing too bold or bright.  Jewelry should be conservative and understated.

Don't forget your shoes and belts and other accessories to work with your options.

Remember this is a different screen day than the Philadelphia Playground so we will need to choose a different outfit.

CABBIES should wear and bring casual clothing like non-ripped jeans, khakis, long and short sleeve casual shirts and tops.  Caps without logos would be great if you have them.  Also vests and light weight jackets.

This is a different screen day from the National Mall so we will need to choose a different outfit.

CAPITOL POLICE will be given a uniform by the Costume Dept.  Please return with the exact items of your own that you brought and wore, if any, for the Senate Hearing Room on Monday, 6/3.  We want you to look exactly the same as that day.

SENATE HALLWAY

SENATE AIDES & LOBBYISTS should bring several options of the following:

Medium to Dark Suits

Sport coats/blazers

khakis/ dress slacks/ skirts

long sleeve dress shirts/blouses in light colors

ties that are not too bold.

dress shoes and belts to work with your options

MALE SENATORS

Suits:  Dark (navy, grey, black) can have subtle pinstriping or plaids.  Conservative.  Nothing too bold.

Shirts:  Long sleeve dress shirts in white and cream, pale blue or grey, dress shirts with subtle stripes or check are ok as long as they are not too bold.

Belts and Dress Shoes:  Dark leathers that work with your clothing options.

Ties:  Conservative ties.  Can have color but nothing to bright.  Stripes, paisley, dots, etc, Best to bring several options.

FEMALE SENATORS

Suits:  Both skirt and pant suits and blazers in dark colors. Conservative, Office/business appropriate

Blouses:  Conservative blouses, shirts and shells in neurtal and pale colors.  Office/business appropriate

Accessories:  Jewelry should be conservative and small to medium.  No "statement" pieces.  Scarf options would be good if you have them.  These too should be conservative and not too bright and feel appropriate for the work place.  Purses/briefcases should be conservative and dark.

Shoes:  Dark conservative, closed toe shoes that are business appropriate.  No crazy heel heights or sparkly, strappy things please.  Even a simple black flat is more appropriate than overly dressy shoes.

SECRETARY should bring options of business appropriate blouses, skirts, dresses, cardigan sweaters and light jackets.  Appropriate shoes to work with your options.  Also please make sure that your rain jackets will work with this kind of look.

CAPITOL POLICE will be given a uniform by the Costume Dept.  Please return with the exact items of your own that you brought and wore, if any, for the Senate Hearing Room on Monday, 6/3.  We want you to look exactly the same as that day.


NOTES FROM THE PROPS DEPARTMENT
For the Parents of the Playground kids please bring all the stuff that belongs with that age kid.  Backpacks, lunch boxes, etc.  If you will have any younger kids in tow please bring the requisite strollers, diaper bags, etc.

For the Passerby and other exterior scenes please bring the things that the typical Tourist and Business folks would carry.  Cameras, backpacks, briefcases, umbrellas.

REMINDER:  We will shoot rain or shine so please bring an umbrella that is not to bright in color and a light weight rain coat.


Thanks in advance for all the great things that we know you will bring.  This will be a big day and we will have lots of changes to choose and to keep up with, but I know that you can do it!!  We look forward to working with you and we will .... See you on the Set!

SENATE COMMITTEE ROOM 6/3

Hello and welcome to all our new Raleigh Background players!  We look forward to meeting and working with you.  Some of you may have done this with us before.  If so please indulge me while I spell everything out for those that have not.

This blog is for Background Player costume information only.  There will be no information about call times or locations on this blog; that will come from another department.  You will receive direction on the types of clothing to bring, what season we are working in for our story, the color palette that we would like to see, what level of dress or casual, and any other pertinent info regarding your costumes as Background Players.  This allows us to speak directly to you and not go through Extras Casting, thereby insuring that you are getting the exact message that we want you to have.  We want you to look great and we know that you want the same.  This blog helps that happen by making sure that you are bringing just what we need and you can then be front and center with confidence.

You may read the blog and think "I'm not sure I have what they want!"

Please just go to your closet and pack what you have that is the closest match to what the blog describes.  We would rather you bring something, even if you are not sure, than nothing at all.  We can then add to your things, if necessary, to make it work.  More often than not when folks have shown up with what they think is not the "right thing," we have been able to make it work and make it look good.

One final thing... you should always come dressed in your first, best choice of the look described.  This helps us with time in the mornings.We will be choosing all of your looks in the morning.  DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CLOTHES IN THE CAR!  Please bring all of your options for the day with you when you check in in the morning.  You should always bring at least three options of the looks described; one that you are wearing and at least two others.

On Monday we will be shooting 2 screen days.  Please bring enough options of the described clothing so that we may make choices for 2 different looks.  The time of the year in our story is Spring.

SENATE COMMITTEE ROOM

MALE LAWYERS & COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Suits:  Dark (navy, grey, black) can have subtle pinstriping or plaids.  Conservative.  Nothing too bold.

Shirts:  Long sleeve dress shirts in white and cream, pale blue or grey, dress shirts with subtle stripes or check are ok as long as they are not too bold.

Belts and Dress Shoes:  Dark leathers that work with your clothing options.

Ties:  Conservative ties.  Can have color but nothing to bright.  Stripes, paisley, dots, etc, Best to bring several options.

FEMALE SENATORS & LAWYERS

Suits:  Both skirt and pant suits and blazers in dark colors. Conservative, Office/business appropriate

Blouses:  Conservative blouses, shirts and shells in neurtal and pale colors.  Office/business appropriate

Accessories:  Jewelry should be conservative and small to medium.  No "statement" pieces.  Scarf options would be good if you have them.  These too should be conservative and not too bright and feel appropriate for the work place.  Purses/briefcases should be conservative and dark.

Shoes:  Dark conservative, closed toe shoes that are business appropriate.  No crazy heel heights or sparkly, strappy things please.  Even a simple black flat is more appropriate than overly dressy shoes.

MALE & FEMALE AIDES

Should wear and bring options of navy or dark blazers, khaki pants or skirts that are business appropriate (no cargo pants, please), and a full navy suit if you have both top and bottoms.

White long sleeve button front dress shirts/blouses.

College prep style ties.  Please bring choices.  Nothing too bright.  Red, white and blue options would also be good to include   Females could bring ribbon or scarves to wear as a neck tie options.  

Black or brown dress shoes and dark socks for the guys.  Black or brown plain flats or low heels for the gals.  Nude hose if you want to wear them, but not tights or socks.

U S CAPITOL POLICE

You will be given a uniform by the Costume Department.  You should bring with you a white, short sleeve crew neck undershirt.  If you have solid black ankle boots or sneakers, bring them.  Also please bring black socks.

Please remember that we are shooting 2 screen days and will need 2 different looks.

Thanks in advance for all the great things that I am sure you will bring.  We look forward to our time in Raleigh and we will..... see you on the set!

COUNTY HOSPITAL 5/31 & PHOTO SHOOT 5/31

Hello and welcome.  It's literally going to be a crazy day.  We are shooting scenes at the County Hospital/Psych Ward.  I know, I know, not that much different from a normal day, right? :-)

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!!!!!!!  

We will be playing two - three screen days tomorrow so everyone should bring enough choices for us to choose multiple outfits.  We will be choosing all of your looks first thing in the morning and then you will be responsible for remembering and putting on the correct outfit for the applicable screen day.

EMT / DC COPS will be given costumes by the Costume Department.  You should bring with you a white, short sleeve crew neck undershirt, black socks and solid black sneakers or ankle boots.

NURSES / ORDERLIES  will be given scrub sets by the Costume Department.  We have a specific color palette that we want to use so any personal scrubs that you have may not work.  You should bring with you comfortable shoes like light colored sneakers, Crocks and other medical profession slip on shoes.  Also please bring things that could be worn under or over your scrub tops.  This could mean long sleeve tees, short sleeve tees and cardigan sweaters.  We ask that these items by light in color.  Grey, pale blue, pale green, tan, cream would all be great.

DOCTORS should bring options of nice business casual to wear under the lab coats given to you by the Costume Department.  Long sleeve button front shirts and blouses in lighter colors like blue, cream, grey, yellow, etc.  These could have some soft pattern such as a light check or stripe, but nothing too bold.  Ties for the men should be neutral and not to bright in color.  Don't forget your belts and shoes to work with your clothing options.

CLERICAL will also be playing PSYCH PATIENTS later in the day so please read that category as well as this one.

CLERICAL folks should bring basic clothing that is office appropriate.  Khakis, slacks, skirts, blouses, sweaters and light weight jackets.

PSYCH PATIENTS  should bring a selection of casual sleepwear and lounge wear.  Since this is a county hospital the patients would not have much money.  Let's just say that a patient in this hospital would not be worried about whether their outfit matched.  

Please bring things like lounge pants, track pants, nightgowns that are at least knee length, tees, old robes, hoodies and sweatshirts, old comfortable button front shirts and old pajamas.  Also bring things like worn out house slippers, shower shoes and other "comfortable" type shoes.  

The colors for these things should be soft and faded and not new looking. Pale colors like pink, blue, yellow, lavender, grey, tan, etc.  No bright, trendy colors.  

Some of you will be given hospital gowns to wear under your robes, etc.  Both males and females should wear light colored underwear so as not to show through a hospital gown.  White, cream, nude, basic things.  Ladies please no lacy bras or other underthings.  Simple, simple, simple.  You are welcome to bring light colored gym shorts and tank tops to wear under hospital gowns for modesty.

VISITORS  Obviously, we want the visitors to look different than the patients.  Since the patients will be wearing what we all think of as "comfortable" clothes, we would like the VISITORS to wear nice casual clothing.

Button front casual long sleeve shirts and blouses

Khaki pants, slacks, skirts

Pullover sweaters, sweater vests,

Light weight jackets, windbreakers

Casual sport coats and blazers

Casual shoes and accessories that work with your choices.  Ladies the jewelry should be simple and handbags should be basic and not too trendy.

The color palette should be one of neutrals like navy, burgundy, dark green, tan, grey, etc.  Texture and pattern like plaids and stripes are fine, just nothing too bold.  In truth, if you are visiting a family member in this hospital, you might not be dressed in all the latest finery.  Keep your clothing choices simple and understated, but make the clothes things that you might be able to wear to work on Casual Friday.

Thanks in advance for all the great things that I know you will bring.  Remember there will be at least two screen days so bring plenty of options.  It's fun to have an interesting costume challenge and for the clothing to be character clothes.  We look forward to working with you and we will.... see you on the set!!

VIDEO / PHOTO SHOOT
You will all be reporting to the Costume Department at the Homeland Sound Stages.  We will be fitting you in your looks once you get here and then go out on location for the shoot.  If you have some of the following items, please bring them.  It is fine if you do not have them.  We want you to come anyway and we will dress you from the things that we have here.
dishdashas
sandals
traditional middle eastern head wear
sunglasses
Also bring options of western style clothing

CIA 5/29

Welcome one and all.  Following you will find the instructions for the clothing to bring for the LIQUOR STORE & CIA tomorrow.

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!!!!!!!  

We will be playing two screen days tomorrow so everyone should bring enough choices for us to choose two outfits.  We will be choosing both of your looks first thing in the morning and then you will be responsible for remembering and putting on the correct outfit for the applicable screen day.

CIA TECHS are the most casually dressed at the CIA.  You should bring several options of the following in a more neutral palette.  Nothing too light or bright and nothing with a loud pattern.

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 in a neutral palette.  Nothing too light or bright and nothing with a loud pattern

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 SECURITY

Should wear and bring dark suits (black, navy, dark grey), white dress shirts and dark ties.  Black socks, shoes and belt.

Thanks in advance for joining us tomorrow and for all the great things that I know you will bring.  We look forward to working with and will see you on the set!!

CAPITAL GRILLE / WASHINGTON STANDARD OFFICE 5/28

Greetings from the Costume Dept.  Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend!!

We have two locations on Monday and some of you have been booked to play in both places.  Extras Casting will have told you who you are.   Please read the costume instructions for all of the roles that you have been asked to play and bring options for all accordingly.

Everyone should come dressed in your first best choice and bring your other options with you so that we may have a look.  We will be choosing both of your looks in the morning.  DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CLOTHES IN THE CAR!  Please bring all of your options for the day with you when you check in in the morning.

CAPITAL GRILLE
This is a power suit restaurant.  The movers and shakers of Washington, DC.  This is a conservative crowd.  Following find instructions for the look for this scene:

MALE POWER SUIT PATRONS
Suits:  Dark (navy, grey, black) can have subtle pinstriping or plaids.  Nothing to bold.
Shirts:  Long sleeve dress shirts in white and cream, pale blue or grey, dress shirts with subtle stripes or check are ok as long as they are not too bold.
Belts and Dress Shoes:  Dark leathers that work with your clothing options.
Ties:  Conservative ties.  Can have color but nothing to bright.  Stripes, paisley, dots, etc, Best to bring several options.

FEMALE POWER SUIT PATRONS
Suits:  Both skirt and pant suits and blazers in dark colors.  Office/business appropriate
Blouses:  Conservative blouses, shirts and shells in neurtal and pale colors.  Office/business appropriate
Accessories:  Jewelry should be conservative and small to medium.  No "statement" pieces.  Scarf options would be good if you have them.  These too should be conservative and not too bright and feel appropriate for the work place.  Purses/briefcases should be conservative and dark.
Shoes:  Dark consevative, closed toe shoes that are business appropriate.  No crazy heel heights or sparkly, strappy things please.  Even a simple black flat is more appropriate than overly dressy shoes.

WAITERS/WAITRESS
You will be given parts of your costume by the restaurant.  You will be bringing the other pieces.  I am going to write the specifics from the restaurant manual.
Shirt- White, long sleeve cotton blend shirt, pressed.  NO BUTTONS on the collar.  Clean, wrinkle free and in good condition.
Pants- Black dress pants, pleated or flat front, full length, no bell-bottoms, no metal studs, no slits, no hip huggers or low riders, not outside pockets or stitching, no baggy or tight-fitting pants, must be a natural fit.  Must be correct length and hemmed appropriately.  No denim.
Belt- Solid black leather or fabric 1inch, no weave or stud designs; silver or gold or black buckle, no large buckle.
Shoes- Black enclosed heel and toe.  Lace up dress shoes for men or lace up all black sneakers, black flats or all black lace up sneakers for women.
Socks- Black must cover ankle bone.

HOSTESS
Should wear and bring options an all black solid dress with sleeves or an all black skirt and blouse with sleeves.  There should be no other colors or emblems.  Conservative, nothing too short or low cut.  Think funeral rather than night club.  Shoes should also be conservative black, closed heel and toe, low heels or black closed heel and toe flats.

COOKS
Will be from the Capitol Grille and will be providing their own uniforms.

WASHINGTON STANDARD NEWSPAPER OFFICE
Some of you have been chosen to be Reporters as well.  Please read the following and bring options for this look as well.  The general look is business casual, but please bring lots of options as we want to make everyone look different.  The color palette for this should be more neutral to dark.  Grey, brown, burgunday, dark green, navy, tan, teal, purple, black.  Pattern and texture is great, like checks and plaids and stripes, but make sure all patterns are simple, subtle and not too bold.  Solid colors are good too!!

MALE REPORTERS
Please wear and bring options of the following in the colors and styles described above:
Sport coats, light weight jackets, cardigan sweaters, pullover sweaters, sweater vests, casual vests
Long and short sleeve casual and dress button front shirts that could be worn alone or with a jacket or sweater
Polo shirts in medium to dark colors
Long sleeve plain tees in medium to dark colors
Nice, non-faded basic jeans without holes
Khakis
Dress slacks
Cargo pants
Casual and Dress shoes and belts to work with your clothing options

FEMALE REPORTERS
Please wear and bring options of the following in the colors and styles described above:
Blazers and light weight jackets, cardigan and pullover light weight sweaters, vests and sweater vests
Long and short sleeve casual and dress shirts and blouses to wear alone or with a jacket or sweater
Polo shirts and plain long sleeve tees in medium to dark colors
Nice, non-faded basic jeans without holes.  Not too tight!
Khaki pants
Dress slacks
Cargo pants
Casual and Dress shoes and belt and accessories to work with your clothing options.

DC COPS
You will be provided a uniform by the Costume Dept.  Please bring with you a white, crew neck short sleeve tee shirt, black socks and solid black sneakers, lace up or ankle boots.

Thank you in advance for making sure to bring all the great options!  We look forward to meeting you and we will.... see you on the Set!

EXT SAUL'S HOUSE 5/24

WE'RE BACK!!!!  To all of you who are returning to work with us, we look forward to seeing you again!  To all of you who are new to our little family, welcome!

For those of you who know how this works, please indulge me.  If you are new to the game, please let me take a minute to explain the purpose and importance of this blog.

This blog is only for Background Player costume information.  There will be no information about call times or locations on this blog; that will come from another department.  You will receive direction on the types of clothing to bring, what season we are working in for our story, the color palette that we would like to see, what level of dress or casual, and any other pertinent info regarding your costumes as Background Players.  This allows us to speak directly to you and not go through Extras Casting, thereby insuring that you are getting the exact message that we want you to have.  We want you to look great and we know that you want the same.  This blog helps that happen by making sure that you are bringing just what we need and you can then be front and center with confidence.

There will  be times when you read the blog and think "I'm not sure I have what they want!"
Please just go to your closet and pack what you have that is the closest match to what the blog describes.  We would rather you bring something, even if you are not sure, than nothing at all.  We can then add to your things, if necessary, to make it work.  More often than not when folks have shown up with what they think is not the "right thing," we have been able to make it work and make it look good.

One final thing... you should always come dressed in your first, best choice of the look described.  This helps us with time in the mornings.  You should always bring at least three options of the looks described; one that you are wearing and at least two others.

So... on with the show!   SAUL'S HOUSE
NEIGHBOR W/CAR
Both men and women should wear and bring options of nice casual clothing and business clothing.  The time of day in the story is morning around 8:00 am.  This could mean casual to walk the dog or on the way to work.  Please bring both so that we can mix it up.  We are shooting what we like to call "Eternal Spring."  This means nothing too heavy but with a mix of long and short sleeves, have light weight jackets and light weight Spring sweaters as well.  The color palette is one of Spring.  Paler colors rather than the very bright and saturated colors of Summer.  Also tan, brown, grey, moss green, burgundy, navy and other colors that would be considered neutrals are good.  Pattern and texture are great but should not be too bold or large.  This is a nice, conservative, upscale neighborhood in the suburbs of Washington, DC to give you some context.  Most of these folks probably belong to the Country Club.
No shorts and no open toed shoes, please.  Ladies, conservative jewelry is most appropriate.
Thanks in advance for bringing all the great things that I know you will.  See you on the set!!