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W-EWILHELMINA - EVOLUTIONNEWS

Kaitlyn Johnston

Kaitlyn won overall fashion model at

our national showcase at Disney in

2009.   She has now signed with

IMG worldwide and has done

contracts in New York, Milan, Paris

and Germany.  Katelyn has worked

for clients like Soma Magazine,

Surface to Air, Yugi Jewelry, Blast

magazine, Tranoi Magazine and 16

pages in Glamour UK.

Coy StewartCoy will be starring in a new sitcom

on TBS that premiers on June the

2nd called "Are we there yet" based

on the movie starring Ice Cube.  He

has also just recently been cast as

a lead on the new series based on

the kids show "The Electr ic

Company."

Directors Note: The Eye Of Evolution

New Faces: Looking For...

Bookings: You’re Booked!

Placements: Here, There, Everywhere.

Brooklyn Decker

WE wants to congratulate Brooklyn

Decker for landing the cover of

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition

2010.  She is currently filming the

feature film "Just Go With It."  

Starring opposite Adam Sandler

and Jennifer Anniston.

SummerIssue

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WE Are..

Joshua Meeks

O n e o f Salt Lake Cities b e s t , J o s h connects WE to to the rest of the world. As P lacement Director Josh is D e d i c a t e d t o placing talent in o ther markets has made the agency known fo r top notch models & actors.

Brittany Mumford

Originally f r o m O h i o , Brittany has a p l e t h o r a o f experience in the performing arts. A s a f o r m e r D i s n e y c a s t m e m b e r s h e compliments WE by serving as a m e d i u m between talent & cl ients as the Senior Booking Agent.

Scott Copper

A former p e r f o r m e r o n Broadway, Scott founded WE in 2 0 0 1 i n t h e hopes of bringing together the best t a l e n t i n t h e region. Today he is attributed with the coun t l ess successes of a m u l t i t u d e o f talent

Dawn Rickus

W i t h a b a c k g ro u n d i n dance, & theater. Dawn is attributed with discovering numerous models & actors that have excelled in their field. By incorporating h e r p r e v i o u s experience with her eye for whats f r e s h s h e h a s proven to be a success time and time again.

Juan Galvez-Fonseca

R e c e n t l y g radua ted f rom UNC Charlotte , with a degree in Public Relations. Juan encompasses h i s p r e v i o u s e x p e r i e n c e i n Editorial work, by s e r v i n g a s a communicat ions medium for WE’s external & internal publics.

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s t h e o w n e r a n d director of our agency

it is my job to create the focus and the vision of our company. Every talent that I scout and represent are chosen because of their potential in t h e s o u t h e a s t , n a t i o n a l o r international markets. Many ask what I am looking for when I accept a talent into our agency? What is the it factor? I say there is no formula. You just know it when you see it. That is what experts in the industry call having the eye. To catch the eye of a client or an agency you have to be a unique product. We are all

created with very different characteristics, voices and personalities. Don't try to be like someone else. Embrace who you are and work on developing what is special about you. Your agency can only show your picture and resume to prospective clients.

It is up to you to sharpen your skills and land the job. Our agency has the most success stories of any other agency in the southeast. We have famous and working actors and models all over the world. Everyone that walks through my door has the exact same opportunity. What you do with that opportunity is up to you.

the eye of evolution.By Scott Copper

Director’s Note:

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s t h e N e w F a c e s Director it is my job to m a k e s u r e t h a t everyone has the proper market ing

materials and is in the system so they can be marketed correctly. I have worked very hard on developing an easy system to help make i t happen. A n y t i m e y o u a r e needing to update your pictures please email me to get the list of approved photographers. Not all photographers understand this business and what is needed as far as marketing materials go. I have some wonderful photographers on my list. Each photographer has their own great portfolio and also work with clients that can book our talent. After you shoot, all pictures must be cleared through me before you use them on one of the online systems or on marketing materials. I will also assist you with ordering prints and getting your resume completed. 

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New Faces: I’m Looking For...By Dawn Rickus

New Faces

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We need for everyone to remain current in our online marketing system. This is the 800casting system. This is the main way you are introduced to clients in the NC market. Clients are able to see your pictures and your resume. This is now your first audition. That means that your picture and resume are very important. If you do not have a strong resume cl ients are probably overlooking you. Make sure you stay current in classes a n d c o n t i n u e t o develop. Some great classes that we refer people to are; www.actingoutstudio.com, w w w. fi l m a c t o r s s t u d i o . n e t , www.settingthestagecharlotte.com. Also CPCC has a great "On Camera" curriculum. And don't forget about the great kids and teens classes that Brittany offers here!  We are now using another online casting system that will enable us to market our talent to other markets instead of just NC. This system is called Actors

Access. It is very similar to 800casting. I have included the instructions for registering on this system below. Through this system Brittany (Booking Agent) can submit you for jobs in New York, Los Angeles, Florida, Louisiana, and more. You will also receive casting alerts through email for things that you can

submit yourself on. Make sure you are willing to travel to the audition if you submit yourself. If you do submit yourself and are asked to audition

for jobs through this system please inform Brittany of the specifics. Go to www.actorsaccess.com. Click on REGISTER NOW FOR FREE. Fill out ALL information fields and create new account. Input personal stats, DOB, age range, special skills, add resume item by item and upload up to 2 photos. You then email Actors Access to have them connect you to Wilhelmina Evolution. 

“I have worked very hard on developing an easy system to help

make it happen.”

New Faces

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To add representation, pleasee-mail: info@actorsaccess.comwith the following information:

1Your name and

representation contact information (Brittany

Mumford at Wilhelmina Evolution Models and

Talent)

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Connect With Actors Access

If you are signed with a specific division, such as Commercial,

and/or Theatrical, please indicate so when contacting us (for most talent it is both unless you have been given specific

information otherwise)Please give your full Actors Access account

name (first/last) or

username.

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Many reps have offices in more than

one city, please indicate the city for

your rep's office location (Charlotte,

NC)

PLEASE NOTE: Use only the email address provided above. Sending your representation information to other company email addresses may result in long delays.

New Faces

On June 5th we will be

offering a Runway and

P h o t o - M o v e m e n t

workshop for males and

females 13 years and

older. The class will cover

c lass ic and moder n

runway technique, photo-

movement, what you

should take with you for

m o d e l i n g j o b s a n d

auditions, building your

port fo l io , and more.

There will also be a one

look photo session with

one of the area's top

fashion photographers

immediately following the

class for each participant.

This will be a high fashion

style shoot so you will be

able to use this in your

portfolio. Photo shoot is

included in the price!!

Workshop will take place

at the agency from 10 till

12pm with the photo

s h o o t i m m e d i a t e l y

following. The cost is

$250. Please contact

D a w n R i c k u s a t

extension 11 to register

for this class. 

WINING THE AUDITION WORKSHOPWinning the audition Workshop Tuesday, June 1st at Wilhelmina. Wilhelmina is proud to sponsor an intensive audition workshop with Lea Patrick on audit ion techniques. Lea oversees the commercial and theatrical department at Rage Talent Agency in Los Angeles, CA and has an extensive background in talent representation as well as production work. Her clients have worked on shows such as Zoey 101, Criminal Minds, CSI:NYC, Monk and National Commercials for Diet Pepsi Max, Weight Watchers, GM and many more. Get some tips on the differences between the North Carolina market

and LA- and what tools you need to make a transition to a bigger market. Participants will do a cold read

audition and also have an opportunity to participate in a Q&A. What are the key factors to a winning audition? How can you stand out as a talent looking for representation? What marketing tools are best to get you noticed? Children (Ages

6-12) 5pm till 7pm Adults and Teens (Ages 13+)- 7pm till 9pm Cost is only $135 per participant. Email or call me to register now. Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn the tools you need to make 2010 your year!

6/1/10 WILHELMINA EVOLUTION CHILDREN 5-7PM, ADULTS & TEENS 7-9PM

date location time

New Faces

very month I would l i ke to showcase some of our talent who booked jobs for

us! Congratulations and thank you to all of our talent for booking jobs. I enjoy working with you and I thank you for your hard work and dedication to your career as an actor or model. Here are a few of the talent that we will be showcasing this month:

EBy: Brittany Mumford

You’re Booked

Bookings

Lexington Medical:

Lowe's:

Meineke:

Simoniz:

Maddie Burton, Ardith Brown, Onnika Dos Santos

Maria Garcia, John Cunningham

Jason Blackman

Marki Henderson

Coldwater Creek:

Samaritan's Purse:

Pictureboy Creative: Stephanie Sorenson, Courtney Simmons, Jay Cohen, Mikaela Chavis

Donovan D'Amico, Mary Rogers McMaster

Audrey Cook, Adrienne Nixon, Cynthia Pensiero

Bookings

VLauren BlakeLauren GulleyGabby GrecoAlyse McDanielKatelyn DechardAvana McKoy

Jillian MourningAmy IngrahamKacy HicksMeredith CoyShani AmaraCindy Rice

Katie HollowayLeesa DelphiaKelsey CovingtonRachel Tant

Darcie GladeSamantha MillsSamantha GreenKatrina ChiefHeather FoleyKaty SoltKatherine EllisLauren JohnsonMary Rogers McMasterDJ Partridge

Chelsea GulickEmma ThroneburgMeagan McAuliffeAmeryliss HicksDana LittleAlexandrea Raymond

Ashley BeckMari BrooksAnna Wolf   Gemma Williams    Kacey Hutchins   DJ Partridge   Alyse McDaniel   Kristen AbernathyBrittany Hollifield

THE V IN VOLUNTEER

THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING

VOLUNTEER MODELS FOR

PARTICIPATING IN THE FOLLOWING

CHARITY EVENTS AS EITHER

RUNWAY OR PROMOTIONAL MODELS! YOUR

HARD WORK AND DEDICATION DOES

NOT GO UNNOTICED

Bookings

Classes:Polish your skillsEvery month I hold acting workshops for our children and teens to help them hone their skills and book their next audition. The curriculum changes each month so that they are always exposed to new content, tips and techniques.

June Workshops: Children:Tuesdays: June 1, 8, 15, 22

From 5-6pm at Wilhelmina EvolutionCost is $135 for the entire month of workshops. Open to children ages 4-11

“ I enjoy working with you and I thank you for your hard

work...”

Bookings

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Josh Meeks Placement Director

Here, There & Everywhere

s Placement Director, I coordinate the placement of talent wether it is temporary or permanent in other markets including: New York City, Los Angeles, and Miami among others.

A1. SET A DATE. I REQUIRE A ONE TO TWO WEEK NOTICE. 

2. I MAY NEED ADDITIONAL MARKETING MATERIALS SUCH AS

DIGITALS. BE PREPARED TO COME IN TO GET THAT DONE. 

3. APPOINTMENTS ARE BASED ON YOUR PHOTOS AND

RESUME IN 800 CASTING SO KEEP IT UP-TO DATE. 

4. PEOPLE WITH LESS TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE ARE

HARDER TO PLACE SO BE MENTALLY PREPARED AND KEEP

TRAINING.

5. ACTORS NEED TO HAVE 2 MONOLOGUES PREPARED AT ALL

TIMES IN ADDITION TO CURRENT HEAD SHOTS AND UP-TO

DATE RESUMES ON THE BACK. 

6. MODELS NEED TO HAVE THEIR BODIES IN SHAPE AND BE

SAMPLE SIZE THUS COMP CARDS HAVE TO BE CURRENT AND

UP TO DATE. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT MODELS SHOULD

HAVE A PORTFOLIO OR BE WORKING ON ONE. 

The placement process

The placement process

The placement process

Placements

NYC

ATLLA

Brett Zimmerman with Rage Talent Group

Shani Amara with Osbrink Talent agency

Coy Stewart with Green and Associates

Jaclyn Simmons with Wilhelmina Kids

Chad Guthrie with RED MODELS

Alyse McDaniels &Leesa Delphia with APM MODELS

Rachel Tant with Major Models 

Gracinda Mayela  with HOP

Isabella Crenshaw with HOP

Malina Rojel with HOP

Victoria Hawkins  with HOP

I congratulate the following Actors and Models who have placed in other markets in the past few months

Placements

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TALENT INC.Show us what you gotWilhelmina Evolution is presently

putting together groups of this year’s

Wi lhelmina Talent Internat ional

Showcase. This years National

Showcase will be held in Orlando,

Florida at the Buena Vista Palace

Hotel and Spa located at Downtown

Disney! We host two showcases each

year, one in the spring and one in late

summer. Th i s i s an amaz ing

opportunity to gain education, and

audition for 20-30 major agencies

from around the world. Please

contact Dawn Rickus, our New Faces

Director at 704.375.9797 ext. 11 for

more information.

Contact Us:Scott CooperAgency Directorscott@evolutionmt.com704.375.9797 ext. 10

Brittany MumfordSenior Booking Agentbrittany@evolutionmt.com704.375.9797 ext. 12

Juan Galvez-FonsecaPublic Relations & Promotionsjuan@evolutionmt.com704.375.9797

Dawn RickusNew Faces Directordawn@evolutionmt.com704.375.9797 ext. 11

Josh MeeksPlacement Directorjosh@evolutionmt.com704.375.9797 ext. 13

Wilhelmina Evolution310 Arlington AvenueSuite 206Charlotte, NC 28203P: 704.375.9797F: 704.375.9796www.wilhelminatalent.com

NOTE: Talent signed with WE for a year

are eligible to attend & participate at

the Talent INC. Showcase for a reduced

rate of $1300 as opposed to the regular

rate of $1950, it’s a savings of $650.

The price includes all the classes

offered at the showcase. For more

information or further inquiries contact

Dawn Rickus the New Faces Director at

dawn@evolutionmt.com, or by

telephone: 704.375.9797 ext 11