Carlos Roman wants to find out if you've really got what it takes to entertain. The award winning film maker is hosting regular talent showcases at The Majestic Night Club in Falls Church, VA and if you haven't been out to see one - you're missing quite an experience. Roman, along with a panel of judges (local casting directors, producers, actors, etc.) give contestants a chance to show off their talents, be they acting, singing, or dancing (or in some cases, none of the above...). The panel offers constructive and thoughtful feedback, along with a shot at cash prizes and potential work on future Roman Pictures projects. Be sure to check out www.sytyca.com for full details.
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Don't have any aspirations for the stage, screen, or studio? No worries - you can still have a great time watching with friends. Far from the glitz and glamor of a Hollywood movie set, you'll get a true glimpse into what producing independent film/TV is really like. I've seen first hand some of the talent that turns up at these competitions - they're not all great, but there are some real scorchers. After performing a prepared piece, actors are thrown into live improvisational situations with other actors from the RP team, while singers and dancers who gain the judges approval are challenged to reach outside their comfort zone in a second qualifying round. Between performances the Roman Pictures crew works hard to keep everyone entertained, and the traditional South American fare featured at The Majestic is quite good.
The entire show is filmed in HD with a 3 camera TV style set-up. Nothing is hidden from the live audience - it really is a cool experience. If you've never been on a live set before, this is arguably the most accessible way in town to see exactly how the magic happens. Episodes will begin airing online later this year so be sure to stay tuned. Online viewers will have their chance to take part in the competition by voting for their favorite performers, with online votes ultimately deciding the winner from each category.
The proceedings are hosted by Kevin Troy and Gary McDaniel, along with Amanda Wright and Arianne Smith to oversee the youth portion of the contests. You can find Roman Pictures, and their various projects on Facebook. They've posted several So You Think You Can Act teasers on YouTube - be sure to check them out, and for the latest info stay tuned to www.sytyca.com.
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