Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
Memorial Day
Talent Unlimited will be closed on
Monday, May 30th in honor of Memorial Day.
Please have a safe and fun holiday!
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Casting Call
Are you curious and passionate and knowledgeable about design, architecture or decorating? Are you a guy in his 30’s or 40’s who’s driven to explore the coolest and most over-the-top rooms in the country? If you are then we’re looking for you. Lusid Media is casting a host for an exciting new HGTV program focused on wild, over-the-top design, crazy rooms and incredible spaces. If you’ve got a strong point of view about design and are great on camera then see below for details on how to submit a demo reel for consideration.
The goal of this brief demo is to reveal three things about yourself:
1. Your personal passion and curiosity about unique home design – including décor, architecture and furniture and etc.
2. Your ability to communicate your curiosity and passion by experiencing and interpreting the spaces and objects themselves. This means walking through a room, picking out and describing unique details and objects. Show us, the audience, what it is that is really exciting. Why is this stuff cool?
3. Your ability to be natural and great on TV – to engage and interact with homeowners and designers – and the camera.
There are several examples of what we are looking for already on television. Guy Fieri dives into new food experiences with energy and enthusiasm that draws an audience in. Others who exhibit this curiosity, energy and expertise are: Ty Pennington, Jim Cramer, Anthony Bourdain, Bear Grylls, Andrew Zimmer, The boys from Mythbusters, Mike Rowe, and the guys from Top Gear.
Remember passion doesn’t mean hyper and curious doesn’t mean mugging. We want to see the real you. We want you to have fun – but not make fun. Please see demo submission details below.
We’d like to see the following two scenes in your demo (and keep it under 4 minutes).
1. Interview portion - please talk straight to camera:
a. Tell us about your background, your age, and where you are from.
b. Why are you passionate about design? What do you have to offer?
c. Why were you first interested in architecture and design? What keeps you fascinated?
d. Why do you want to share your passion? How can you share your passion?
2. Action portion - we’d like to see you in action as a host. Here are some sample scenarios that will show off your ability to translate passion to the audience:
a. Explore a space with someone who lives there and choose a detail to talk about.
b. Introduce a new element to someone’s space and tell us about why it should be there.
c. Have someone introduce a unique piece or feature in their room and experience it with them.
Shooting Guidelines:
· Try to shoot in a bright and quiet place. We want to see and hear everything you have to offer.
· Have someone help you out with the camera - we want you to have fun and be yourself, so involve someone that helps you do this.
Submission Instructions:
Must submit a link to a website where the video can be streamed (examples: YouTube.com or vimeo.com) or send a link that can be downloaded.
Deadline:
Please have your demo submitted no later than June 20th, 2011.
Send to: Tracey@talentunlimited.com
The goal of this brief demo is to reveal three things about yourself:
1. Your personal passion and curiosity about unique home design – including décor, architecture and furniture and etc.
2. Your ability to communicate your curiosity and passion by experiencing and interpreting the spaces and objects themselves. This means walking through a room, picking out and describing unique details and objects. Show us, the audience, what it is that is really exciting. Why is this stuff cool?
3. Your ability to be natural and great on TV – to engage and interact with homeowners and designers – and the camera.
There are several examples of what we are looking for already on television. Guy Fieri dives into new food experiences with energy and enthusiasm that draws an audience in. Others who exhibit this curiosity, energy and expertise are: Ty Pennington, Jim Cramer, Anthony Bourdain, Bear Grylls, Andrew Zimmer, The boys from Mythbusters, Mike Rowe, and the guys from Top Gear.
Remember passion doesn’t mean hyper and curious doesn’t mean mugging. We want to see the real you. We want you to have fun – but not make fun. Please see demo submission details below.
We’d like to see the following two scenes in your demo (and keep it under 4 minutes).
1. Interview portion - please talk straight to camera:
a. Tell us about your background, your age, and where you are from.
b. Why are you passionate about design? What do you have to offer?
c. Why were you first interested in architecture and design? What keeps you fascinated?
d. Why do you want to share your passion? How can you share your passion?
2. Action portion - we’d like to see you in action as a host. Here are some sample scenarios that will show off your ability to translate passion to the audience:
a. Explore a space with someone who lives there and choose a detail to talk about.
b. Introduce a new element to someone’s space and tell us about why it should be there.
c. Have someone introduce a unique piece or feature in their room and experience it with them.
Shooting Guidelines:
· Try to shoot in a bright and quiet place. We want to see and hear everything you have to offer.
· Have someone help you out with the camera - we want you to have fun and be yourself, so involve someone that helps you do this.
Submission Instructions:
Must submit a link to a website where the video can be streamed (examples: YouTube.com or vimeo.com) or send a link that can be downloaded.
Deadline:
Please have your demo submitted no later than June 20th, 2011.
Send to: Tracey@talentunlimited.com
Friday, May 20, 2011
Create a Professional Demo Reel
Brian Lemmons is running a special for actor and model demo reels. This is a great opportunity to compile your work into one professional reel!
Now until June 15th, Brian is running a special for a $300 flat fee. The cost is typically $500 and up.
Contact Brian ASAP for more information:
brianlemmons@gmail.com
Brian Lemmons Demo Reel 2011 from Brian Lemmons on Vimeo.
Now until June 15th, Brian is running a special for a $300 flat fee. The cost is typically $500 and up.
Contact Brian ASAP for more information:
brianlemmons@gmail.com
Brian Lemmons Demo Reel 2011 from Brian Lemmons on Vimeo.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Acting Workshop for Kids and Teens
WEDNESDAY JUNE 8th
10:00am to 3:30pm
Talent Unlimited, Ste 300
Ages 7 - 17 years old
Workshop Details:
Students will learn how to audition for the camera and will be directed during class by Jeanne Averill, one of Kansas City's top actresses. The students will also work with Jean Liebau (Owner of Talent Unlimited) on how to prepare themselves for commercial print auditions. The cost of the Workshop is $95.00 per student.
There will be an additional option to update your photography. Tracey Turner will shoot one outfit for an additional $45.00. We will update the website with your new look if you have a website page with us. Otherwise, she will mail a CD to you of the images. If you are also scheduling for the photo shoot, please plan to arrive at 9:00 am camera ready.
The students need to bring a sack lunch. Parents will need to drop kids off at 10:00 am and return to pick them up at 3:30pm. We will show the parents one of the filmed auditions at that time.
The camp is first come, first serve. Please call to reserve your spot, whether you are just doing the photo shoot, the camp, or both! Payment is due to reserve your spot. Visa and MasterCard accepted. Once you have registered, you will receive an email with a script to memorize for the morning training session.
Contact Jean to sign-up!
jean@talentunlimited.com
816.561.9040 ext 224
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Click it. Or ticket. "Make Tomorrow Awesome"
Watch for Talent Unlimited actor Stephen Milton in this new campaign for the Kansas Department of Transportation....
Monday, May 16, 2011
Water for Elephants
Watch for Talent Unlimited actress Molly O'Neil in the feature film Water for Elephants. She plays one of the circus girls! Congrats, Molly!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Tech N9ne
Tech N9ne's "Mama Nem" video premiered on MTV2 this morning!
Watch for Talent Unlimited actors Justin Dooley, Jordan Dooley, Ed Dooley, Catherine Friends, Bonnie Johnson, Terry and Kristen Henderson, Marlon Byers, Gabriele Byers, Nathan Robinson, Armondo Hawkins, Holly and Anisha Jackson, Angela Trapp, Jaelan Trapp, Mekhi Goodlow & AJ Goodlow.
Watch for Talent Unlimited actors Justin Dooley, Jordan Dooley, Ed Dooley, Catherine Friends, Bonnie Johnson, Terry and Kristen Henderson, Marlon Byers, Gabriele Byers, Nathan Robinson, Armondo Hawkins, Holly and Anisha Jackson, Angela Trapp, Jaelan Trapp, Mekhi Goodlow & AJ Goodlow.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Potluck Opens 2011 Festival!
The Festival will be directed by Talent Unlimited actor Richard Alan Nichols.
Featured Talent Unlimited actors are Sanford Kelley and Linda Levin.
This year’s Festival will be held at H&R Block City Stage at Kansas City’s Union Station on May 5, 6, and 7. Curtain is at 8:00 PM for all performances. To purchase advance tickets, visit the Union Station website at www.unionstation.org/potluck.html. Tickets for any of the three performances are $15 each.
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