Dallas, Texas – With several standout participants already making strides in the industry, the Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center is hosting a second edition of its Open Model and Talent Call on Saturday, July 12, for models, actors, singers and dancers ages 16 and up. The event is free and open to the public. Check-in begins at 9:45 a.m., with live auditions from 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Launched in 2018, the program has helped jumpstart the modeling and entertainment careers of numerous North Texans. One recent participant received an impressive 37 callbacks during a national modeling expo. Another, Keva Raiford, went on to appear in the hit TV series Landman. Past participants have also landed contracts with agencies like Kim Dawson, earning thousands per shoot and even collaborating with stars like Gwen Stefani.
“After the energy and success we saw earlier this year, we knew we had to bring the talent call back for the summer,” said Trina Terrell-Andrews, CEO of the Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center. “Whether you're stepping onto the runway for the first time or exploring a passion for performance, this is a safe, supportive space to grow. It’s all about lifting up our community and helping people see what’s possible.”
The call is hosted by Dallas-based Willie Johnson of J3 Productions, a fashion show production and modeling management company whose mission is “to find the diamond in the rough and make him or her shine.”
The chosen individuals will spend 12 weeks working with Johnson and will receive professional head shots and other support. J3 Production will serve as the mother agency, with Johnson introducing the individuals to other regional and national agencies.
REQUIREMENTS: Female models should be 5’7”-6’, and male models should be 5’11”-6’3”. Singers and dancers are asked to bring their music on a flash drive. Singers will be asked to perform for 30 seconds, and dancers will be asked to showcase a 45-second routine. Actors may be asked to do a cold read. All black attire and closed-toe shoes are required. Participants must be available for a potential call back on Tuesday, July 15, between 6-8 p.m.
The Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center is located at 1800 Bonnie View Rd., Dallas, TX 75216. For more info, go to markcubanheroescenter.org or call 214-379-7451.
