Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Jennifer England

Talent Unlimited would like to welcome the gorgeous Jennifer England to our roster of talent. Jennifer splits her time between Kansas City and L.A. Here are a few of her recent magazine covers...









Monday, September 28, 2009

Thursday, September 24, 2009

NKC Hospital

Talent Unlimited actors Jan Chapman and Jon Daugharthy are featured in the latest TV commercial for North Kansas City Hospital....



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Monday, September 21, 2009

On-Set - LUCKY

Talent Unlimited actress Michelle Davidson is currently shooting the SAG feature film LUCKY. Michelle plays the role of "Leslie Singer". Collin Hanks plays a wannabe serial killer who wins the lottery and pursues his lifelong crush. Other lead actors include Ann Margaret, Jeffrey Tambour and Ari Graynor.

Here's Michelle on-set with the Director, Gill Cates, Jr.

The crew created fake snow for one of Michelle's scenes!


In the make-up chair...


Behind the scenes....

Michelle has several more days of shooting. Congrats, Michelle! We're so excited for you!

Friday, September 18, 2009

Blog News...be the first to know!


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Fall Intern

Talent Unlimited welcomes Tyler Switzer as our fall intern...

Tyler is a senior at the University of Missouri-Kansas City majoring in communication studies, and will be holding an internship position at Talent Unlimited for the fall semester. Tyler will be in the office on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Contact Tyler:
816.561.9040 x221
intern@talentunlimited.com

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Better Place

From Better Place's exhibition at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, this video demonstrates the use and convenience of the Better Place solution through a day in the life of an EV driver. The video features battery switch, charging at home and work, in-car services (charge levels, remaining miles/kilometers, navigation, location of charge spots and battery switch stations), smart phone integration, and how all of the components interact to provide a comprehensive electric vehicle services solution. The end result is that the Better Place driver has unlimited range and a state-of-the-art driving experience while having minimal impact on the electric grid.

The video features Talent Unlimited actors...

Jon Daugharthy

Tina Groumoutis
and the adorable Haley Zimmerman.



Tuesday, September 15, 2009

American Heartland Theatre presents...


I'll Be Back Before Midnight
September 11, 2009 through October 25, 2009

Somewhere between Agatha Christie and a Hitchcock thriller, this mystery has the audience laughing out loud one moment and gasping in horror the next. Jan, who's recovering from a nervous breakdown, and her husband, Greg, rent a remote cabin where she can recuperate. Soon Jan finds herself tormented by strange sounds in the night and visions of a vengeful ghost. Is she having another breakdown? Is someone trying to drive her mad? What happens to this fragile wife as bodies appear and disappear? A first rate thriller and a wonderfully spooky ghost story. 'I'll Be Back Before Midnight' has been described by the Toronto Globe & Mail as the most popular stage play in Canadian history. It has been produced in 25 countries, 48 of the 50 states in the US and every province in Canada. It was adapted into the feature film, Illusions, starring Heather Locklear, Ned Beatty, Robert Carradine and Susannah York. This exciting yet hilarious thriller is sure to please.


The show features Talent Unlimited actors Jan Chapman, Darren Kennedy and James Wright. John Wilson was the Fight Choreographer.




Click HERE for tickets!

Cookbook Infomercial

Talent Unlimited actress Terry Henderson appears in this TV Infomercial for the US Diabetes Cookbook...


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Monday, September 14, 2009

Into the Woods


Kansas City Repertory Theatre Prestents...
Into the Woods

Spencer Theatre
September 12-October 4, 2009


Directed by Moisés Kaufman
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine

This brilliant musical by the great contemporary composer Stephen Sondheim will be interpreted by one of the American theatre’s most acclaimed and aesthetically daring directors, Tony nominee Moisés Kaufman. Into the Woods re-tells the fairy tale stories of the Brothers Grimm – a princess who must run at midnight and loses her shoe, the childless couple that must lift a curse by an evil witch, a boy and his beanstalk, and that little girl in the red cloak on her way to grandmother’s house – in a musical that explores both the whimsy of wishing and the darker side of the forest. As thrillingly re-imagined by the incomparable Moisés Kaufman, this is a journey Into the Woods unlike any you’ve seen before!


The show features Talent Unlimited actors...

Patrick DuLaney
Katie Kalahurka

and Katie Karel.

You don't want to miss this amazing show!
Click HERE for tickets!


Laura Mercier at Halls

Talent Unlimited actress/model/stylist Lisa Wiles would like to invite you to the Laura Mercier counter opening event at Halls on the Plaza.







This Friday and Saturday
September 18-19, 2009
Complimentary make-up application and beauty consultation given by a Laura Mercier stylist.

Ever wonder how your favorite celebrities and supermodels manage to look perfect at all times? Found behind the scenes at major beauty and fashion shoots, Laura Mercier's products and techniques make the stars shine. Now, Laura's products can be found in the bags of the famous as well as the kits of many well-known makeup artists - Angelina Jolie, Blake Lively, Kelly Clarkson, Sienna Miller, Kate Beckinsale, Sarah Jessica Parker, Julia Roberts, Oprah Winfrey, Susan Sarandon and Glenn Close to name a few.


Contact Lisa Wiles for your appointment! 816.274.3287

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Set your DVR...

Talent Unlimited actor Adam Jamal Craig will play the role of Dominic Vail on the new CBS series NCIS: Los Angeles.

Season premiere is Tuesday, Sept. 22 9/8c.

Adam's fellow cast members include LL Cool J and Chris O'Donnell.

Biography from CBS.com
Adam Jamal Craig’s television credits include roles on "The Office," "Heroes," "Crossing Jordan," "Las Vegas" and "The OC."

In his spare time, Craig enjoys physical computing/hacking, which is making electronic devices, or using pre-existing devices in a way that they were not originally intended (i.e. turning an old VCR into an automatic cat feeder). Craig’s passion for computer technology began when he was a youngster. At the age of 12, he was kicked off AOL for hacking. Currently, he owns a computer consulting company called HyperNerd Inc.

Craig also enjoys spending time in the great outdoors. His hobbies include cycling, scuba diving and school games like kickball. Recently, he went to the championship kickball tournament in San Diego.

Craig received his B.A. in Media Communications from Webster University in St. Louis. Following graduation from college, he began honing his acting chops while studying for three years under Chick Venera. He also studied with the Groundlings.

Craig’s hometown is Olathe, Kan., and his birthday is Sept. 3. His great uncle is baseball legend Bob Gibson, who played for the St. Louis Cardinals. He can be followed on Twitter @Adamjcraig.

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Meeting the press...



Congrats, Adam!

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

The Kansas International Film Festival

September 18 - 24
@ Glenwood Arts Theatre
(Talent Unlimited model Kelsey Robbins is featured in the Festival posters.)


Click HERE for more information on the Festival.

Staff Update

Talent Unlimited welcomes Sheena Sweatman.

Sheena recently completed an internship with Talent Unlimited and will now be working for the agency as a booking assistant. Shenna will be in the office on Tuesday and Thursday each week.
Contact Sheena at 816.561.9040 x221

Sheena is a graduate of Northwest Missouri State University where she majored in Marketing with an emphasis in Merchandising. She looks forward to learning marketing techniques from Talent Unlimited. She is from Smithville, Missouri and hopes to move west in the future.

Friday, September 4, 2009

Film Update

"All Roads Lead Home" is premiering on TV this month on Starz/Encore and Showtime. The film features several Talent Unlimited actors.

On Showtime 2
09/03/09 at 7:30 AM

On Showtime Family Zone
09/07/09 at 8:00 PM

On Showtime Family Zone
09/12/09 at 10:30 AM

On Showtime Family Zone
09/12/09 at 1:35 AM

On Showtime Family Zone
09/15/09 at 10:30 AM

Missouri Tourism

Watch for this ad in several national magazines. It features Talent Unlimited actress & model Sharon Snowden....

Audition Classes at Wright/Laird Casting

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Tuesday, September 1, 2009

In the Studio

Talent Unlimited voice talent Dan Hurst and kid actor Jackson Stickler recently recorded a radio spot for the Kansas Department of Transportation. Here they are in the recording studio...





On-set

Talent Unlimited actress/model Julie Johnson on the set of a KU Med Center TV commercial shoot. Julie is pictured with actor Tom Skerritt.




Live Radio Show

Talent Unlimited's own Nedra Dixon is part of the radio show "12 O'CLOCK JUMP".


It's a live jazz, blues, and comedy show on 89.3 KCUR. It airs every Saturday night from midnight to 1 AM with music and special guests!

http://www.kcur.org/12oclockjump.html


On-Camera / Audition Techniques Workshops

Jeanne Averill, one of Kansas City’s finest actresses, teaches our acting workshops.
Television commercial scripts and scene work will be given to you for memorization prior to attending the class. You will work on this during class for improvement. Students are videotaped for review by Jean Liebau, owner, and Tracey Turner, sub-agent. You will learn confidence and tips on how to prepare for the audition, and most importantly, how to land the audition!

Reservations must be paid for in advance. Checks and credit cards (Visa & MasterCard) are accepted.

Workshop fee is $35.00 per person for an hour and a half of training, and they are open to actors/actresses currently signed with Talent Unlimited, and to new talent submissions hoping to get into the business.

Please check the calendar under the training link on our website at www.talentunlimited.com for scheduled workshop dates and times.

September 17: Kids/Teens 4:30-6:00
Adults 6:00-7:30

October 7: Kids/ Teens 4:30-6:00
Adults 6:00-7:30

SIGN UP TODAY!!

Contact jean@talentunlimited.com to schedule or call 816.561.9040