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First-Ever 2023 Markham Talent Open Casting

Call Launched for Artists in York Region

RENU MEHTA May 1, 2023 with the semi-finals and the entertainment industry to set “This competition is open to all
finals being held on May 12-13, 2023. foot in York Region. This event with artists, actors, dancers, musicians,
Toronto
many accomplished professionals singers and other performing art-
arkham Talent, in partner- This event is co-chaired by currently working in the industry as ists,” says Stephen Chait, chair of
ship with the Markham judge panel will help grow our local the Markham Arts Council. “This is
MArts Council is calling Markham Ward 6 Council- talents in York region. We will put your opportunity to showcase your
on all musicians, dancers, actors, or Amanda Yeung Collucci, the City of Markham as the leading talent to an exemplary judging pan-
models and entertainers to realize municipality to promote the Enter- el.
their potential and submit their art Markham Arts Council Chair tainment industry in York Region.” Tickets to view the semi-finals
to compete in the 2023 Markham Stephen Chait and Markham Councilor Collucci is focused and finals are $25 and all proceeds
Talent Open Casting Call for York on her goal to host this event on will help Markham Arts Council
Region. The competition is open to Arts Council Executive Direc- an annual basis and make it one of drive economic growth in arts, cul-
all artists working, studying and/or tor Shruti Ganapathy. City of Markham’s signature events for pro- ture, and tourism sectors within the
living in York region. moting the entertainment industry City of Markham.
A panel of renowned judges, in- Markham Mayor Frank Scarpit- in the city. To register for the Markham
cluding producers, casting directors, ti as Honorary Chair. The impressive array of judges Talent 2023 Open Casting Call:
talent agents, and industry experts, includes Juno Award Board Mem- • Complete the online form at
will be on hand to select semi-final- ber - Aideen O Brien; Casting Di- markhamtalent.ca, and then sub-
ists from each category of the audi- “I fully support initiatives like rector Brian Levy, Producer / Dance mit a link to a YouTube video of
tion submissions who will then com- York Region’s Got Talent that show- Choreographer /Casting Director of your proposed act. Video submis-
pete for the finals. The finalists will cases our amazing local talent and The Next Step - Amy Wright; Sing- sions should be no longer than 60
be awarded cash and other prizes. builds on the vibrancy of our city” er-Songwriter / Juno Awards Nom- seconds in length (Full Details
Each semi-finalist and finalist will says Mayor Frank Scarpitti. inee Robert Laidlaw; Talent man- and Rules listed on the website)
receive 2 priority seating tickets to “There has been a series of news ager Patricia Jarosz; Model Agent / • Deadline for submissions is Mon-
semifinals and finals. regarding Ryan Reynolds as part of Manager Cynthia Cully; Dean, York day, May 1, 2023, at 5pm EST.
Competitions will be held in two a group who will be building a world University, School of Arts, Media, • A non-refundable competition
groups: Age 16 & Under and Age 17 class movie studio in Markham, Production and Design, Dr. Sarah Registration is $50 per registrant
& Over. The deadline for submission “says Councilor Amanda Collucci. Bay-Cheng and actress Samantha – includes 2 free tickets to both
of 60 second performance tapes is “There is certainly an appetite for Aucoin. semifinals and finals shows

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