EP 107 POLICE STATION 9/26

Hello and welcome.  We're glad you'll be joining us.  In the following post you will find descriptions  to help you with your choices of what to bring tomorrow, FRIDAY, 9/26

Just a couple of housekeeping items to begin with......

-Please, be on time.  You will be checked in by the AD Department and fill out paperwork before we can look at you.

-Always come dressed in your first, best choice of the descriptions for your character.   After reading the character descriptions that you will find here, make your best pick and wear it in.  However, you will ALWAYS be expected to bring options with you so that we can make the final choices.

The scenes that we shoot tomorrow take place on our Police Dept set.  Please see the following descriptions about the specific characters.  There is also a color palette chart to help you make choices that work within the look of the show.

Following find a color chart for the show and a chart with the kind of "white" that you should have.

The red in the color chart below is really more of a brick red or a brown red.  DO NOT BRING BRIGHT RED.

If an item is white but has a small pinstripe or check in it, like a dress shirt or blouse for example, the white will be brought down. Those kinds of things would be acceptable.

S & L Color Palette

S & L Color Palette

White Alternatives

On FRIDAY, 9/26, the Background will be in 1SCREEN DAY for EP 107. However, please bring options so that we have choices.  

DETECTIVES    You should wear and bring choices of the following:

med to dark 2 pc suits
sport coats/blazers and slacks and skirts
long sleeve, button front shirts and blouses
ties, for the men, in the color palette that are not too bold or busy
accessory scarves, for the women, in the color palette that are not too bold or busy
jewelry, watches and other accessories should be simple and conservative


UNIFORMED POLICE  will be given a uniform by the Costume Dept.  Please bring with you a plain, black tee shirt and black socks.



PERPS
These clothes should not look good.  Bring the things that you use for yard work.  Things that are worn out and scuffed up.  Please bring as many options of the following as you can:

dark jackets, leather jackets, denim jackets and vests
dark solid color tees, tank top underwear shirts
flannel, denim, and other casual long sleeve button front shirts
long sleeve pullover tops like thermal underwear, long sleeve tees, Henley's
jeans, Dickies style pants, cargo pants, cords
boots and dark sneaks and other shoes that work with your clothing choices.
if you have any hats without logos, bandanas, chain wallets and other interesting accessories, please bring them

Thanks in advance for bringing all the great options!  We look forward to meeting you and we will.....
See you on the set!!

EP 107 SHOPPING CENTER 9/25

Hello and welcome.  We're glad you'll be joining us.  In the following post you will find descriptions  to help you with your choices of what to bring tomorrow, THURSDAY 9/25.

Just a couple of housekeeping items to begin with......

-Please, be on time.  You will be checked in by the AD Department and fill out paperwork before we can look at you.

-Always come dressed in your first, best choice of the descriptions for your character.   After reading the character descriptions that you will find here, make your best pick and wear it in.  However, you will ALWAYS be expected to bring options with you so that we can make the final choices.

-Do not leave your clothes in your car!  Always bring your clothing options with you when you come to check in.



THIS STORY TAKES PLACE IN THE WINTER, LEADING UP TO CHRISTMAS. 
We are playing a warm, Southern Winter.  We are going to dress you as you would dress for the fall.

Layering will be the key to making this work look.

Following find a color chart for the show and a chart with the kinds of "white" that are acceptable .

The red in the color chart below is really more of a brick red or a brown red.  DO NOT BRING BRIGHT RED.

If an item is white but has a small pinstripe or check in it, like a dress shirt or blouse for example, the white will be brought down. Those kinds of things would be acceptable.

S & L Color Palette

S & L Color Palette

White Alternatives

On THURSDAY, 9/25, the Background will be in 2 SCREEN DAYS.  Please bring enough options for us to pull clothes for multiple days.  

UNIFORMED COPS, DETECTIVES AND CSI are listed at the bottom of this post, after the photos.

SHOPPING CENTER
This scene takes place in the last shopping days before Christmas.  We do not want everyone to be dressed in Christmas clothes, but we would like for you to include some seasonal items, along with all of your other options.  This is an upscale mall, so we would like you to be dressed accordingly.
Following the description I have posted a few pics to give you an idea of the vibe.

SHOPPERS & CHARLOTTE TYPES

Will be shooting this rain or shine, so please bring a dark colored umbrella and a rain jacket in the color palette so that we can add these to your costume in the event of rain.

You should wear and bring several options of the following:

long sleeve pullover sweaters and cardigans
long sleeve button front shirts and blouses
sport coats and blazers
long and short sleeve tees for layering
light weight jackets and hoodies
khaki and cargo style pants, cords and winter weight skirts
med to dark, basic non-ripped jeans
casual, athletic shoes and boots to work with your choices, no open toed shoes or sandals
any interesting caps without logos, scarves and other accessories
any jewelry should be simple and work with your casual choices

WE KNOW THAT KIDS CLOTHES ARE USUALLY COLORFUL.  PLEASE TRY TO KEEP THE BRIGHT COLORS TO A MINIMUM.  AND OF COURSE, NO DISNEY, DORA, OR OTHER KNOWN GRAPHICS

Don't forget, we will want a little Christmas season clothing thrown in so, in addition to the above clothing options, bring a bit of Christmas and we can choose.

DETECTIVES    You should wear and bring choices of the following:

med to dark 2 pc suits
sport coats/blazers and slacks and skirts
long sleeve, button front shirts and blouses
ties, for the men, in the color palette that are not too bold or busy
accessory scarves, for the women, in the color palette that are not too bold or busy
jewelry, watches and other accessories should be simple and conservative

UNIFORMED POLICE  will be given a uniform by the Costume Dept.  Please bring with you a plain, black tee shirt and black socks.

CSI will be given a uniform by the Costume Dept.  Please bring with you a plain, black tee shirt, black socks and black sneakers or military style ankle boots.


Thanks in advance for bringing all the great things.  Pack a bag and bring us lots of options.

We will see you on the set!!

EP 107 COUNTY JAIL / SHOPPING CENTER 9/24

Hello and welcome.  We're glad you'll be joining us.  In the following post you will find descriptions  to help you with your choices of what to bring tomorrow, WEDNESDAY, 9/24.

Just a couple of housekeeping items to begin with......

-Please, be on time.  You will be checked in by the AD Department and fill out paperwork before we can look at you.

-Always come dressed in your first, best choice of the descriptions for your character.   After reading the character descriptions that you will find here, make your best pick and wear it in.  However, you will ALWAYS be expected to bring options with you so that we can make the final choices.

-Do not leave your clothes in your car!  Always bring your clothing options with you when you come to check in.

THIS STORY TAKES PLACE IN THE WINTER, LEADING UP TO CHRISTMAS. 
We are playing a warm, Southern Winter.  We are going to dress you as you would dress for the fall.

Layering will be the key to making this work look.

Following find a color chart for the show and a chart with the kinds of "white" that are acceptable .

The red in the color chart below is really more of a brick red or a brown red.  DO NOT BRING BRIGHT RED.

If an item is white but has a small pinstripe or check in it, like a dress shirt or blouse for example, the white will be brought down. Those kinds of things would be acceptable.

S & L Color Palette

S & L Color Palette

White Alternatives

On WEDNESDAY 9/24, the County Jail Background will be in 1 SCREEN DAY.  The Shopping Center Background will be in 1 SCREEN DAY.  However, we ask that you bring enough options for us to make the choice.  

THERE ARE SOME PEOPLE WORKING AT THE COUNTY JAIL WHO WILL ALSO BE WORKING AT THE SHOPPING CENTER.  PLEASE READ DESCRIPTIONS FOR BOTH OF YOUR CHARACTERS AND BRING OPTIONS OF EACH LOOK.  

COUNTY JAIL

Following find the descriptions of the characters that are working at the County Jail.

SHERIFFS will be given a uniform by the Costume Dept.  You should bring with you a plain, WHITE crew neck tee shirt and a pair of black socks.

SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM will be given a uniform by the Costume Dept.  You should bring with you a plain, BLACK crew neck tee shirt and a pair of black socks.

MALE AND FEMALE INMATES  will be given a costume by the Costume Dept.  Please bring a pair of white athletic socks with you.

FAMILY MEMBERS
These clothes should not look too upscale.  Bring the things that you use for working around the house.  Things that are worn out and scuffed up.  Please bring as many options of the following as you can:

dark jackets, leather jackets, denim jackets and vests
dark solid color tees, tank top underwear shirts
flannel, denim, and other casual long sleeve button front shirts
long sleeve pullover tops like thermal underwear, long sleeve tees, Henley's
jeans, Dickies style pants, cargo pants, cords
boots and dark sneaks and other shoes that work with your clothing choices.
if you have any hats without logos, bandanas, chain wallets and other interesting accessories, please bring them
REMEMBER THAT YOU WILL BE WORKING LATER AT THE SHOPPING CENTER.  PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION FOR SHOPPERS AND CHARLOTTE TYPES BELOW AND BRING OPTIONS FOR THAT LOOK AS WELL.

LAWYERS should bring and wear options of the following:
med to dark 2 pc suits
sport coats and slacks
dress shirts in the color palette
ties that are conservative and not too bold in either pattern or color
shoes and belts to work with your choices
watches, cufflinks and other accessories
trench coat or light weight dress coat
REMEMBER THAT YOU WILL BE WORKING LATER AT THE SHOPPING CENTER.  PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION FOR SHOPPERS AND CHARLOTTE TYPES BELOW AND BRING OPTIONS FOR THAT LOOK AS WELL.

SHOPPING CENTER
This scene takes place in the last shopping days before Christmas.  We do not want everyone to be dressed in Christmas clothes, but we would like for you to include some seasonal items, along with all of your other options.  This is an upscale mall, so we would like you to be dressed accordingly.
Following the description I have posted a few pics to give you an idea of the vibe.

SHOPPERS & CHARLOTTE TYPES

Will be shooting this rain or shine, so please bring a dark colored umbrella and a rain jacket in the color palette so that we can add these to your costume in the event of rain.

You should wear and bring several options of the following:

long sleeve pullover sweaters and cardigans
long sleeve button front shirts and blouses
sport coats and blazers
long and short sleeve tees for layering
light weight jackets and hoodies
khaki and cargo style pants, cords and winter weight skirts
med to dark, basic non-ripped jeans
casual, athletic shoes and boots to work with your choices, no open toed shoes or sandals
any interesting caps without logos, scarves and other accessories
any jewelry should be simple and work with your casual choices

WE KNOW THAT KIDS CLOTHES ARE USUALLY COLORFUL.  PLEASE TRY TO KEEP THE BRIGHT COLORS TO A MINIMUM.  AND OF COURSE, NO DISNEY, DORA, OR OTHER KNOWN GRAPHICS

Don't forget, we will want a little Christmas season clothing thrown in so, in addition to the above clothing options, bring a bit of Christmas and we can choose.

Thanks in advance for bringing all the great things.  Pack a bag and bring us lots of options.
We will see you on the set!!

EP 107 MICHAEL'S HOUSE 9/23

Hello and welcome.  We're glad you'll be joining us.  In the following post you will find descriptions  to help you with your choices of what to bring tomorrow, TUESDAY, 9/23

Just a couple of housekeeping items to begin with......

-Please, be on time.  You will be checked in by the AD Department and fill out paperwork before we can look at you.

-Always come dressed in your first, best choice of the descriptions for your character.   After reading the character descriptions that you will find here, make your best pick and wear it in.  However, you will ALWAYS be expected to bring options with you so that we can make the final choices.

-Do not leave your clothes in your car!  Always bring your clothing options with you when you come to check in.

Following find a color chart for the show and a chart with the kind of "white" that you should have.

The red in the color chart below is really more of a brick red or a brown red.  DO NOT BRING BRIGHT RED.

If an item is white but has a small pinstripe or check in it, like a dress shirt or blouse for example, the white will be brought down. Those kinds of things would be acceptable.

S & L Color Palette

S & L Color Palette

White Alternatives

On TUESDAY, 9/23 the Background will be in 1 SCREEN DAY.  However you should bring us plenty of options so that we have choices.


MICHAEL'S HOUSE

This will be a casual holiday party.  Jeans and blazers, skirts and blouses with a sweater.  Think 
J Crew, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers.  Michael lives in an upscale neighborhood and has well-to-do friends.  Following find the descriptions of the kinds of things that we would like you to bring, followed by some pics to give you the vibe.

This party is an outdoor party at night, so we will want the look to be layered and Fall-like.  And it may actually be cool....finally!

MEN

sport coats and blazers 
vests, both button front and sweater
pullover sweaters and cardigans
long sleeve button front shirts
ties
nice, non-ripped jeans
khaki style pants
shoes and belts to work with your clothing choices

 WOMEN
Your choices can have some color and pattern.  Most of the photos below are more about the style of the clothing rather than the color.  Please choose from the color charts above.

blazers and sweater coats
cardigan sweaters and pullover sweaters
long sleeve cotton and silk blouses
skirts
dresses
nice jeans and other semi-dress slacks
low heels, flats and boots

This is the time when statement jewelry will really take the outfit to the party level
Jewelry can be bold and colorful.  Silk scarves and other accessories.

YOUNG PEOPLE

The young people ages 12 -17 can have fun with their choices as well.  Please bring options of the following:

Light weight jackets and blazers
pullover sweaters and cardigans
long sleeve shirts, tops and blouses
skirts and dresses for the girls.  add some tights as options for these
khaki pants
nice non-ripped jeans for both boys and girls
shoes and belts and other fun accessories that work with your clothing choices

Here are a few pictures with ideas for you too!

Thanks in advance for bringing all the great things!!!  Pack a bag and bring us plenty of choices and we'll make you look fantastic.  See you on the set!