CBS Diversity Institute and Casting have undertaken a new and unprecedented initiative to enhance access for diverse actors who are 18 years and over to the talent pool for the daytime dramas, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS and THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL.
As an extension of CBS Diversity’s ongoing talent showcase initiatives, candidates will be pre-screened by the network casting department and the casting directors of these CBS daytime dramas will read actors on a regular basis.
Diverse actors who are 18 years and older can submit resumes and photos electronically every June by logging onto www.actorsaccess.com under the breakdown: CBS Daytime Diversity Initiative or submit a hard copy of a resume and photo to:
Fern Orenstein
CBS Daytime Diversity Initiative
CBS Broadcast Center
4024 Radford Avenue
Studio City, CA 91604
Participation in this initiative is not a guarantee of employment, nor is the initiative intended to displace traditional avenues of access to employment opportunities to all actors, regardless of background.
The CBS Diversity Institute is a comprehensive program designed to identify and develop diversity within the writing, directing and talent communities. The CBS Diversity Institute includes the CBS Writers Mentoring Program, the CBS Directing Initiative and numerous actor workshops conducted nationwide, as well as writer workshops conducted in Los Angeles.
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS has been the #1-rated daytime drama for more than 22 years. The show is broadcast weekdays (12:30-1:30 PM, ET; 11:00 AM-12:00 Noon, PT) on the CBS Television Network and is produced by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, in association with Sony Pictures Television.
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, the 2010 Daytime Emmy Award Winner for Outstanding Daytime Drama, is broadcast weekdays (1:30-2:00 PM, ET; 12:30- 1:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network and is produced by Bell Dramatic Serial Company. The show has taped more than 6,000 episodes in its 24 years on the air and is viewed daily by millions of viewers in more than 100 countries, making it the most-watched dramatic serial in the world.
For information regarding the CBS Diversity Institute, go to www.cbsdiversity.com
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Shark Tank Open Casting Call Season 5
Entrepreneurs will get another exciting opportunity to make their business dreams come true in the upcoming fifth season of the Emmy-nominated series, Shark Tank. The show where self-made business tycoons invest in the best businesses and products that America has to offer.
Nationwide auditions to appear on the ABC hit reality series will take place in five major cities beginning on Sunday, April 14. Casting calls are currently underway in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago, and Philadelphia. The first 500 entrepreneurs are guaranteed to be seen and will pitch the Shark Tank casting team with their products, services or ideas. Please note the scheduled open casting call information below.
FRIDAY, MAY 24th
BEVERLY GARLAND’S HOLIDAY INN 4222 Vineland Ave. North Hollywood, CA 91602
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Numbered Wristbands Distributed
11:00 a.m. – Interviews Begin
For further casting call information, please check out http://abc.go.com/shows/shark-tank/casting
