Youngsters awarded over $1m worth in scholarships
The highly celebrated event welcomed six American agents, including the Head of Global Brand Design Programs for Netflix, Kamey Butler.
The International ARTS Talent Showcase (IATS) 2021 which was held at Silverstar during the weekend of September 23 to 25, awarded youngsters over a $1m worth in scholarships for local talent to study at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy AMDA.
AMDA is the number-one performing arts college in the United States, Los Angeles or New York City.
The highly celebrated event welcomed six American agents, including the Head of Global Brand Design Programs for Netflix, Kamey Butler.
Tyler Perry Studios Senior Casting Executive, Rhavynn Drummer, also joined the panel, scouting talent for the popular Tyler Perry Studios feature titled ‘Sistas’.
According to the Director of 33 & Me Talent Agency and producer of the IATS Elsubie Verlinden, it is important to note that this is not a competition; it is a platform to nurture local talent, provide artists with business opportunities and create longevity in the workplace.
After years of making the dreams of actors, singers, models and dancers come true, Elsubie has decided to invest time and money into the Mother City, by opening a 33 & Me Talent Agency branch in Cape Town in January 2022.
“This will give local talent in the Cape the opportunity to partake in local castings, growing their brand and experience.
“After 12 years of travelling to Cape Town and seeing the passion and vision of the youth there, it is time to give back,” said Elsubie.
Producers of IATS are calling all actors, singers, dancers and models to audition (by registration only) for local talent scouts on November 7 at The Venue, a first class venue in the hub of Melrose Arch.
Every year, Elsubie travels the country to scout local talent. She not only provides artists an opportunity to showcase their talent, but to study abroad.
Those who receive a callback at the audition will have the opportunity to be part of the IATS 2022, now in its 12th year, where they will showcase their talent in front of top international talent scouts.
Members of the community who would like to audition on Saturday, November 7 are advised to email Elouise at info@itsartsafrica.co.za.
