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COVER 05 Hollywood’s Talent Showdown Each year Hollywood, the entertainment capital of the world, hosts the prestigious World Championships of Performing Arts.
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Talent Showdown Hollywood’s
Each year Hollywood, the entertainment capital of the world, hosts the prestigious World Championships of Performing Arts.
Over 75,000 applicants from 40 countries and the USA auditioned for a spot to compete at the 14th annual event. Griff O’Neil, competition president and founder, and a former executive of the Miss Universe Pageant, recruited over 75 scouts and national directors to scour the globe for outstanding talent. “This is the only Olympic-style talent competition ever created,” O’Neil stated, “and a rare opportunity for the privileged few selected to participate at this elite world event.”
Talent from around the world take center stage at the beautiful Westin Bonaventure Hotel during an exciting, fiercely spirited week of unsurpassed rounds of outstanding performances July 17 – 25, 2010. Contestants ages 15 and under will compete for the prestigious Junior Grand Champion Performer of the World title, and talent ages 16 and over will battle for the coveted Senior Grand Champion Performer of the World crown. Hundreds of entertainment industry “movers and shakers” (i.e. agents,
managers, casting directors, producers, music industry reps) from Hollywood, Nashville and New York are invited to judge, conduct seminars and “go-sees” at this conclusive world championships for talent. The event’s competition structure reproduces as closely as possible the processes in auditioning and casting for film, television and Broadway. Special emphasis is placed on “entertainment value and marketability” during judging.
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This in no way takes away from the technical aspect of the performances; however judges are looking for that special charisma (the “it” factor) that most top entertainers have. There are rounds of eliminations thus talent must be spectacularly presented in a very short time period just as done for auditions. Performance times of one minute (60 seconds) are strictly enforced. With entertainment industry personnel judging, this event really becomes a “giant Hollywood casting call” i.e. “to cast World Champion” dancers, singers, actors, models, instrumentalists and variety artists – junior and senior age groups!
Like the Olympics, an important prize is the “gold”. However, overall age division/competition category plaques and Grand Champion trophies are also given. The famed Millennium Dance Complex in North Hollywood awards $20,000 in scholarships and the prestigious Conservatory for Dramatic Arts School of Film and Television in New York $100,000 in scholarships. And the “real prizes” which every contestant receives are the invaluable experiences, priceless training and education, and networking opportunities.
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Kicking off the week’s slate of events is the Opening Ceremonies where
each country’s delegates appear in national costumes representative of their respective countries in a colorful Parade of Nations. First, second and third “Best National Costume” prizes are given. Each year celebrities and industry VIPS are inducted into the “Performing Arts Hall of Fame”. Some of the past beneficiaries are Ann-Margret, Debbie Allen, Liza Minnelli, Garth Brooks. This year’s honoree is Linda Gray, award winning actress, accomplished director, a United Nations Ambassador and one of the world’s most recognized and admired stars. Then during the week, over 5,000 acts will be narrowed through rounds of eliminations to the “best of the
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best” for a spectacular standing-roomonly exciting FINALS webcast live around the globe. Additionally, documentary TV series in selected countries will be produced starting with the selection process and following the talent through the competitions and beyond. With shows like “American Idol” and others vying for face time on TV, it’s no wonder that there’s such a proliferation of talent looking for a home. After all is said and done, talent competitions are nothing new. Everyone from Frank Sinatra to Patsy Cline to Britney Spears has been discovered on talent contests. Talent contest judges initially rejected
some well-known stars, like Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly and Drew Carey. The genre’s been around on radio and later TV for nearly 70 years, but the World Championships of Performing Arts is by far the biggest of its kind in scale and scope, and seeks to turn the international corridor between a country’s artists and dreamers – and Hollywood’s “land of dreams” – into a two-way street as a launch pad for opportunity, recognition and reward.
entertainment industry professionals. Some will be signed and move to Hollywood or New York; others will return home to pursue whatever goals they determine. But what is so critically important is that everyone who has the honor to experience this one-andonly official world talent championships has improved and gained inestimable experience… truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
Contestants competing at the World Championships of Performing Arts have that very precious opportunity of performing before and networking with
For information on being a contestant, Scout or National Director of a country, please contact: info@wcopa.tv or visit the website: http://www.wcopa.tv
1: Senior Instrumental finalist: Artavazo Tadevosyan (Armenia) 2: Senior Dance Solo finalist from Canada: ERIK PIPESTEM (native Indian) 3: Senior Grand Champion Vocal Solo winner: KIMVERLIE MOLINA (Saudi Arabia) 4: Senior Instrumental finalist: CHEYNESH BAYTUSHKINA ( Russia) 5: Junior Grand Champion Actor: CALE MOON (USA) 6: Junior Vocal Solo finalist: SOFIYA DOLGANOVA BAYTUSHKINA (Russia) 7: Junior Dance Solo finalist: SITARA BAAL (Trinidad and Tobago) 8: Senior Grand Champion Female Model winner: ELIZABETH PETRONELLA (South Africa) 9: Senior Male Model finalist: MICHAEL SVENSSON (Sweden)
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2: The winners are… (left to right): RHAP SALAZAR, Philippines – Junior Grand Champion Performer of the World. JOE ROBINSON, Australia – Senior Grand Champion Performer of the World. 3: Senior finalists 4: ARISTANA from Malaysia – Senior Grand Champion Dance Group winners 5: Jamaica’s WESTERN DANCE GROUP, Senior Dance Group finalists
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6: Runner-up ‘Best National Costume Award’ – TEAM MALAYSIA 7: TEAM RUSSIA… winners of the ‘Best National Costume’ Award 8: REALTA, Senior Grand Champion Vocal Group winners – Ireland
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11: Two of the 16-member VIP panel of judges… (left to right): MEHCAD BROOKS – star of HBO’s hit TV series “True Blood”. STEVE DORFF - NSAI Songwriter of the Year, 40 BMI and 11 Billboard #1 awards, three-time Grammy nominee, Emmy nominee for five television compositions, nine #1 film songs and 15 Top 10 hits.
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A Little Direction from Hype Williams
by Tamara Duncan
Those who know him, know what all the “hypes” about. Hype Williams’ style of blending, blurring, converging, juxtaposing and streaming images to convey an alternative reality is what makes Hype a phenomenon. He has created a sub genre of video that is notably him. A kaleidoscope of images, splashes of color, and flickers of light evoke a flurry of emotions. His creative genius sends subliminal messages to the viewer’s psyche that often leaves them moved as waves of emotion drench them satiating their voyeuristic desires. Through his vision and keen talent a viewer is lifted from the moment through frames of hypnotic movements which are synchronized to beats aligning the rhythm of their pulse to his. But it doesn’t stop there… beyond music videos, Hype’s talent extends to photography, commercials
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and film. Inebriating and provocative, Hype’s work as a director is always inspiring. While filming at Sunset Gower Studios for one of Kanye West’s most recent music video, Hype gave us insight into his directing career and philosophy. Otherwise referred to as the “grandfather of the music video,” Hype humbly confirms that his twenty year climb was one-step-at-a-time. During his interview he told us, “I had to work all the way through those 20-years to get to a place where I could direct stuff people would see. I didn’t get an opportunity to
direct first, that was last. First, I had to be the life-long production assistant. I did almost everybody’s job before I got the chance to direct anything.” He says that’s what gave him his empathy for others within the industry, “It helped me to appreciate things a little more and to appreciate what people do on set.” He also explains his process, “It’s different for every project, we take a different approach because I want everything to be new. I try to look at everything as if I have never done it before and rethink how I am going to approach it, so that every project will have its own process.”
Referring to the video he was directing for Kanye, Hype stated that “I never shot stop motion before so I had to get rid of everything that I already knew how to do with film making and just learn how to shoot stop motion animation.” Hype believes that you have to be flexible that’s why he enjoys working with Kanye, “Working with Kanye is easy because he is open. It’s unusual that I get to work with a larger artist who allows me to do something they’ve never done before. It’s a risk for sure, but he’s good with it.” Hype elaborates on the dynamics of collaboration and prioritizes the skills needed as a director. He believes the most essential are communication skills along with an ability to inspire and motivate others. “You have to be a people person and understand that the people around you are going to give you the energy, the creativity and the ability to make a movie.” He notes that it’s not enough to “just be creative” but the necessity is “to really understand people and how to communicate properly so that everybody feels that they can do their best work…. So that no matter what happens you get positive energy and ability from everybody who’s involved. If everybody’s doing their best then the product is infused with that.” Hype specifies that he prefers working in a studio space because it affords him the controlled environment that nurtures
precision. “I like working in areas where I can control my environment. I like to create things in a space that allows me to make my own decisions; not based on weather, timing, or architecture. Really, I have to say that I like Sunset Gower Studios because I started my career on this property right here before it was modernized, before it was the big facility that it is today. In the very beginnings of what I did this was the place that everyone wanted to call home. A lot of the stuff I did in the early days in California was here. So it feels like I’m home.” Hype also mentions the affect that these budget-conscious times have had on him, “I’m used to a different approach for sure, but lately I have reintroduced myself to the filmmaker’s side, which is really about solving problems, being inventive and resourceful. Challenging times like this in the economy and our industry allows for me to be a free thinker and be more creative. I have scaled down my physical production, but the ideas keep getting bigger. Even though we do things a lot differently in terms of the size, the material that is coming out is just as creative and a lot more so. Actually, everybody has a little bit more room to rethink how we do it.” Although Hype is renowned for his music videos, he has won acclaim in his film
projects as well. He shared with us his views on film and his desire for a real story, one which relays a lesson to the viewer. “It would be great to make a movie, but I don’t think that I would make one just for the sake of making one or for just the sake of making money. It would be better for me to do something that at the end of the day the community could take something away from, hopefully something positive. I do my best to stay positive.” Hypes philosophy seems to be a healthy one that has a purposeful and inspirational vision. For some, watching Hype’s videos is a sensory stimulating event that leaves you feeling wide awake in your dreams. His innovative ability to fuse his vision with the viewer’s is one factor which has propelled his career to what it is today. He’s a director at the forefront of a movement which he started. Many in the industry understand the effort that yields his success. In our earlier interview with Kanye he affirmed that “Hype is a creative genius.” And we too here at Sunset Gower Studios appreciate Hype’s innovative contribution to video creation. Similarly, Hype’s appreciation for his roots here display reciprocal gratitude, “I like Sunset Gower’s because I started my career here, it still feels like home to me.”
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LA THEATRE BEAT BY STEVE ZALL AND SID FISH
We don’t want you to miss out on all of the fireworks this month, not just the ones in the sky on Independence Day, but also the new shows exploding into our local theatres such as:
“Oklahoma!” Cowboy Curly loves farm girl Laurey, even though they can’t stop bickering. Will Parker loves Ado Annie, the girl who “can’t say no,” while brooding farm hand Jud Fry is out to ruin everything. Written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein and directed by Robert Marra, it runs through July 18 at the MET Theatre in Los Angeles. For tickets call 323-960-7735 or visit www. plays411.com/oklahoma.
“Big Hair” an actress who has mapped out her plan to stardom, takes off on her ride to critical acclaim, but discovers that Hollywood never received her memo, so she takes to the streets with renewed determination, never losing sight of her place in the sky, until an unexpected health crisis arises, her sense of direction betrays her, and she is left to decide if there is an alternate route to fame. Written by Amberlee Colson and directed by Steven Anderson, it runs through July 24 at the Meta Theatre in Hollywood. For tickets call 323-960-7770 or visit www. plays411.com/bighair.
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“CHiPS the Musical” is a hilarious musical parody of the popular 1970’s TV show where Ponch and John are still wearing their well-starched uniforms, packin’ the heat, and looking fine enough to cause a fender-bender while battling criminals of the worst kind: female eco-terrorists sporting roller skates and short shorts. Written by Rick Batalla and Henry Phillips, and directed by Matt Walker, it runs through July 25 at the Falcon Theatre in Burbank. For tickets call 818-955-8101 or visit www.falcontheatre.com.
“The Girl Who Would Be King” imagines what would happen in the mythical kingdom of Flugelhorn if the king’s only offspring is a female, but the law states that only a male can become king. Written by Jan O’Connor and directed by Richard Tatum, it runs through August 1 at the El Centro Theatre in Los Angeles. For tickets, call 323-230-7261. “Beyond” Phenomenal multi-cultural, world-class entertainers, dancers, aerialists, acrobats, and a smoky torch singer excite and arouse in a romantic delight for the senses in this sexy, glitzy show featuring dancing from
around the world. BEYOND is the first show of its kind in Los Angeles and will appeal to adults, couples and families of all nationalities and languages looking for an authentically breath-taking night out. Produced by Del A Rue Productions, it runs July 2 through August 1 at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood. For tickets call 866811-4111 or visit www.elportaltheatre.com. “Becky’s New Car” maps out a very funny and touching trip about “the life not taken.” Becky is married, late 40’s and working at a car dealership, when one night, by chance, she’s offered an opportunity to step into another life, and she takes it. Written by Steven Deitz and directed by Michael Rothhaar, it runs July 3 through August 15 at the Pacific Resident Theatre in Venice. For tickets call 310-822-8392 or visit www.PacificResidentTheatre. com.
“Master Class” Ellen Geer stars as internationally renowned soprano Maria Callas, who had a legendary voice and life as one of the world’s most celebrated opera stars, portrayed near the end of her career, her voice almost gone, as she instructs a group of young singers aspiring to the heights of fame and fortune with wicked humor, unrelenting criticism and deeply personal stories. Written by Terrence McNally and directed by Heidi Helen Davis, it runs July 3 through September 25 at The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga. For tickets call 310-455-3723 or visit www.theatricum.com.
“Life Could Be A Dream” a fabulous 50s-era musical about the Crooning Crabcakes, the boy group banned from the Springfield High School prom which made it possible for The Wonderettes to perform, get one more chance at fame and fortune as they prepare to audition for a local radio contest and realize their dreams of making it to the big time. Written by Roger Bean, it runs July 6 through August 29 at the Laguna Playhouse in Laguna Beach. For tickets call 949-497-2787 or visit www. LagunaPlayhouse.com.
“Love, Loss, and What I Wore” an intimate collection of stories covering some of life’s most poignant moments and their corresponding wardrobe, starring Tyne Daly, is based on the best-selling book of the same name by Ilene Beckerman as well as personal reminiscences from the Ephrons and their friends, features a rotating cast of five actresses who share tales to which every woman can relate. Written by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron and directed by Jenny Sullivan, it runs July 8 through August 1 at the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles. For tickets call 310-208-5454 or visit www.geffenplayhouse.com. “New York Animals” Bitingly funny entertainment as twenty-one characters, portrayed by four actors, wind their way through each other’s lives during one long day and night in Manhattan. This insidiously devastating and modern “Our Town” ultimately reveals who we are now, and how we live. Written by Steven Sater and directed by John Perrin Flynn, it runs July 8 through August 8 at the Rogue Machine in Theatre Theatre in Los Angeles. For tickets call 323-960-7792 or visit www.roguemachinetheatre.com. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” This is a “Dream” born of the swirling sights, sounds, and characters of our beautiful community: a Dream where Faery Queens do Yoga on the beach, and coffeehouse baristas and café cashiers rehearse plays late into the night. Written by William Shakespeare and directed by Jonathan Redding, it runs July 9 through July 31 at the Powerhouse Theatre in Santa Monica. For tickets call 800-595-4849 or visit www.latensemble.com. “Three Sisters After Chekhov” Set in 1941 Colonial era Trinidad, three sisters live a privileged life in Port of Spain with their unworldly brother and his domineering wife, occupying their life with empty marriages and indiscreet liaisons. They dream of returning home to their adopted country, England, and the spires of Cambridge where they spent their cosmopolitan youth. But these ambitions of emigrating soon collapse as WW II escalates and the Trinidadian army is called to serve King, Country and Empire. Written by Mustapha Matura and directed by Gregg T. Daniel, it runs July 9 through August 8 at The Lost Studio in Los Angeles. For tickets call 800-838-3006 or visit www.BrownPaperTickets.com.
“As You Like It” sibling rivalry, mistaken identities, and cross-dressing, combine to produce an eight way wedding in this modern-day version of the famous classic. Written by William Shakespeare and directed by Karintha Touton, it runs July 9 through August 14 at the Westchester Playhouse in Westchester. For tickets call 310-645-5156 or visit www.kentwoodplayers.org.
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“In & Out: The US of Alienation” seven scenes deal with people in a community who are somehow connected to each other - some of the connections are close, some are distant, some are personal, some are professional, but the quality in the connections is sometimes lacking. Written and directed by David Wally, it runs July 13 through September 14 at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks. For tickets call 866-811-4111 or visit www.theatermania.com. “Redhead Cuban Hausfrau Husband” the backstage story of the making of television’s first great sitcom reveals all the sorrow and rage, the lies and the sin behind America’s most iconic foursome, and what this love inspired was one of the great comedy works of art ever produced. Written and directed by Fletcher Rhoden, it runs July 9 through September 4 at the Mt. Hollywood Theater in Los Angeles. For tickets call 323-667-9113 or visit www.fletcherrhoden.com/ redheadcubanhausfrauhusband. “1776” is based on the events leading up the drafting and signing of the Declaration of Independence. John Adams, disliked by many in Congress, joins up with Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson to bring forward a resolution for independence that will eventually set America free from England’s tyranny. Written by Peter Stone and directed by Nick DeGruccio, it runs July 10 through July 25 at the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. For tickets call 562-856-1999 or visit www.musical.org. “Play Dates” reminds us that finding love is never easy, and kindergarten is just the beginning, appealing equally to men and women, crossing the entire age spectrum and relationship status, as it examines love and relationships from childhood through adulthood. Written by Sam Wolfson and directed by Jennifer Chambers, it runs July 10 through August 1 at the Elephant Theatre in Los Angeles. For tickets call 323-960-7776 or visit https://www.plays411.net/newsite/show/play_info. asp?show_id=2387. “Fabric” law enforcement officials discover 72 Thai nationals confined in an apartment complex ringed with barbed wire that were lured to this country with promises of achieving the American dream, but instead found themselves engulfed in the harsh reality of the garment industry. Written by Henry Ong and directed by Tchia Casselle, it runs July 10 through August 8 at the Company of Angels in Los Angeles. For tickets call 213489-3703 or visit www.companyofangels.org.
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“Dr. Cerberus” A thirteen-year-old trying to survive adolescence has parents who don’t understand him, a brother who torments him, no friends, and he’s more interested in the high school quarterback than any girl, but his true desire is to become the assistant to his favorite horror show host, Dr. Cerberus. Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and directed by Bart DeLorenzo, it runs July 14 through July 18 at the L.A. Theatre Works at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. For tickets call 310-827-0889 or visit www.latw.org
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Croe s us R e a lt y “Barnum’s FUNundrum!” Featuring 130 performers from six continents around the world, almost 100,000 pounds of performing pachyderms, 13 athletes on a Russian bar, seven motorcycle riders in a Globe of Steel, and more clowns that you can see with two eyes, this show is a super-sized spectacle so massive it took 200 years to arrive. Produced by Feld Entertainment, it runs July 14 through July 18 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, July 21 through July 25 at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, and July 28 through August 8 at the Honda Center in Anaheim. For tickets call 800-7453000 or visit www.ringling.com. “Circle of Will” A comedy exploring the “lost years” of William Shakespeare, between the date of the last great play that he wrote alone, “The Tempest” (perhaps 1610) and the year of his death (1616). Written by Bill Cakmis & Jack Grapes and directed by Brian Herskowitz, it runs July 16 through August 15 at the Macha Theatre in West Hollywood. For tickets call 323-960-7822 or visit www. Plays411.com/circleofwill. “Not About Heroes” is about the intense friendship of the World War I British soldier-poets Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen. Written by Stephen MacDonald and directed by Bill Hemmer, it runs July 17 through August 22 at the Lounge Theatre 2 in Hollywood. For tickets call 323-960-7744 or visit www.plays411.com.
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Aloha, meet 10-yearold Shaun Twiddy from Hawaii
Hair color: black Eye color: brown Height: 4’ 6” Weight: 62 lbs
He is an actor, model, singer, ukulele player, bowler and aspiring director. By the first grade, he had already gotten a role as an extra on “Lost.” Shaun was very curious about how television shows are produced, and how the cameramen and director work.
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Shaun’s agent believes Shaun will be the next Ron Howard because of this. He also likes being in front of the camera and meeting new friends.
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