Deadline Extended For The National TV Exposure Opportunity

May 22, 2008 · Filed Under Artist Newsletter, Press Releases 

AirPlay Direct is assisting CBS-TV and Mark Burnett Productions in helping to get out the word about the casting calls they are holding for their upcoming new show “Jingles”.

If you cannot participate in the open casting calls, the deadline for tape submission has been extended to May 30th, 2008.

CBS and Mark Burnett Productions have teamed up to find the greatest undiscovered marketing genius for a new show “Jingles”. Do you think that you could use your quick mind and comedy skills to wow Fortune 500 companies with your talent?

We are looking for teams of two to three people to write and perform product jingles. A team could be anything from an improv troupe to a singing comedy duo or a barbershop quartet.  We are looking for fun, high-energy performances mixed with a competitive spirit.  Teams will compete weekly for a chance to win $100,000 and a contract with one of the companies! cbs.com (look for “Casting Calls”)

Now is your chance to prove that you possess the competitive edge and talent to win over a live audience and industry professionals all at once!

Casting calls will be held at the dates, times and locations listed below. If you cannot attend an Open Call in person then you can apply by submitting a completed Application Packet and tape prior to May 30th, 2008.

For more information or to receive an application to register, please contact Jonathan Tanzman / Casting Director at Mark Burnett Productions at jtanzman@markburnettprod.com

If you are registering for this event in Nashville let Jonathan Tanzman know that you were referred by AirPlay Direct and you will get a VIP audition… you will not have to wait in line!

CASTING CALL INFORMATION:

NEW YORK

-WEDNESDAY, MAY 28TH

8:00 AM to 2:00 PM

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB

315 W. 44TH St, between 8th & 9th Ave., New York, NY 10036

Callbacks (if selected) - Thursday, May 29th

CHICAGO

- FRIDAY, MAY 30TH

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

THE APOLLO THEATER

2540 N. Lincoln Ave. , Chicago , IL 60614

Callbacks (if selected) - Saturday, May 31st

NASHVILLE

- MONDAY, JUNE 2ND

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

THE MUSIC MILL

1710 Roy Acuff Place , Nashville , TN 37203

Callbacks (if selected) - Tuesday, June 3rd

AUSTIN

- WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4TH

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

CAP CITY COMEDY CLUB

8120 Research Blvd. , Austin , TX 78758

Callbacks (if selected) - Thursday, June 5th

LOS ANGELES

- SATURDAY, JUNE 7TH

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

CBS STUDIO CENTER

4024 Radford Ave. , Studio City , CA 91604

Callbacks (if selected) - Sunday, June 8th

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