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How should we get to
the hotel once our flight arrives?
What times should I book my flight?
When should I book my hotel room?
What should I expect when I arrive
at the hotel?
Do I need to purchase a guest pass?
What do I wear?
Do I need a monologue? How long should
it be?
What script do I use for the two-person
scene audition?
What auditions can parents or guests
watch?
Do I need a portfolio book?
Do I need headshots or composite
cards?
Who can print my headshots and/or
composite cards?
What should dancers and singers know
about bringing a music CD?
How should we
get to the hotel once our flight arrives?
We suggest you contact Allen Limousine.
They offer town cars, stretch limousines, vans &
mini buses.
Call ahead or make a reservation online. Allen
Limousine will monitor your flight (checking for
delays) and will be waiting for you at the airport
upon landing. All of their cars have personalized
Texas license plates that will say ALEN + Car
number, as well as Allen Limousine in the back of
their sedans. Participants and their guests will
then be whisked off to the Westin Park Central to
begin an exciting Expo weekend.
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Total cost will be $20 per
person one-way
or $38 per person round trip PLUS A 20% SERVICE FEE
TO COVER TAX, FUEL SURCHARGE AND ADMINISTRATIVE FEES.
It does not include a gratuity. Must be booked &
prepaid in advance.
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For groups of 4 or more, they
will send a stretch limousine and for smaller groups
they will send either a town car, stretch limousines
or a mini bus depending on time of arrival and
availability.
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They will only wait 15 minutes
at the airport for other flight(s) if shared, and
they will not make any other stops on the way to the
Westin Park Central.
Reserve a vehicle with Allen Limousine:
1. By Phone - 972-747-0011
2. By Email -
info@allenlimousine.com
3. Online -
www.allenlimo.com
Another alternative is Avalon Car Service.
You may contact them
at 972-345-6102 or visit
www.avaloncarservice to make your reservation
online.
What times
should I book my flight?
Arrival: You will
want to arrive Wednesday afternoon between 9:00
a.m. and 1:00 p.m..
MTM registration is
from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.. MTM orientation is
from 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. (Dress for overview). Must be present! Expo
Opening 5:30 P.M.
Departure: Try to
get a flight that departs Sunday after 4:30 p.m.
Quick Tip: Make sure you
bring a carry-on with clothes and makeup for the
first day.
When
should I book my hotel room?
ASAP!
There is a limited amount of rooms blocked at the
discounted rate for Model and Talent Expo
attendees. For the Westin Park Central, YOU MUST CALL
972-385-3000 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9:00 A.M. AND
5:00 P.M. C.D.T. YOU MUST SAY THAT YOU
WANT THE "MTM EXPO GROUP RATE" TO GET
THE $114 PER NIGHT RATE!!! All reservations must be made by
October 6, 2008
in order to obtain these special room rates, however
rooms are only available on a first come-first
served basis and they could sell out before this
date.
Hotel Information: The
Westin Park Central
12720 Merit Drive
Dallas TX 75225
Phone: 972-385-3000
Check in & Check Out times
Check in time is 3:00 PM,
although early arrivals will be accommodated if
rooms are available. If rooms are not available,
please check your luggage with a bellman and use
this time to shop or check out the hotel property.
Check out time is 12:00 PM.
Reservations
Rooms are available on a first
come, first serve basis and may sell out. In the
event The Westin sells out, overflow will be staying
another nearby hotel.
What
should I expect when I arrive at the hotel?
Our staff will be in the
lobby of The Westin Park Central to get you
registered between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Wednesday.
MTM Orientation is from 4:00 P.M. to 5:00
P.M. and the Expo Opening Ceremony is at 5:30 P.M.
It is extremely important that you attend both. You will receive a packet which will contain the
weekend’s schedule, your participant badge,
wristband, and agency t-shirt and program book.
We will have a brief orientation in our private
ballroom immediately following registration. We will continue to have meetings each
day in order to keep you informed.
Do I need
to purchase a guest pass?
Guest passes are available
for purchase when you check in for $100 (per
person). Passes may only be purchased at the
Expo and not in advance. Children 3 and
under are admitted for free.
What do I
wear?
You always want to look your
best at all times, but not overdressed. When you
arrive at the hotel on Thursday, you will want to
be comfortable. If you decide to wear jeans, they
must be in good shape and well fitted.
* Participant Introduction
We will provide a black agency t-shirt which may be
worn with participant's choice of jeans, shorts or skirt
* Cold Read Audition
Casual audition attire should be worn. Look
your best and show your personality. You may wear
jeans.
* Monologue Audition
Casual audition attire should be worn. Your top
should be a solid medium color like pink, blue,
green, orange, purple or lavender. DO NOT WEAR
WHITE OR BLACK. Hair and make-up should be natural.
Hair must be worn away from face. No jewelry or
props.
Two
Person Scene Audition
Same as monologue audition.
* Swimsuit Audition (Ages 13
and older only- Director must approve for you to be
in this audition)
Females must wear a tasteful one or two-piece
swimsuit. You must go barefoot. For males, swim trunks should be no longer than mid
thigh (no jams or surfer pants). You will need a cover up or robe, however
after the audition you must change as no robes or
bathing suits will allowed in the hotel public areas.
You must be approved by your Director to participate
in this audition. Approval will be given for
high fashion and fitness models only.
* Sportswear Audition
This competition is open only to anyone who is
12 and under. Participants may wear a
sports-type outfit.
* Runway Audition
Participants 13 and older must wear a solid
black outfit of their choice. No formals or evening
gowns. Females, please keep in mind that the stage
is elevated, so do not wear extremely short skirts.
Children 12 and under may wear any color.
* Dance Audition
Participants are encouraged to wear a costume
appropriate to the song or the character as long as
the costume is in good taste. Must be approved by
your Director to participate in this Audition.
* Singer/Songwriter Audition
Participants are encouraged to wear an outfit which
is appropriate to the song. Must be
approved by your Director to participate in this
Audition.
* One on One and Call backs
Participant’s choice, but current trends are
best. You will want to have comfortable shoes for
standing. If you are 13 or older, wear a
swimsuit under your clothes in the event that a scout requests to take
a Polaroid. No makeup should be worn and hair
should be pulled back or down from face. Participant may not bring a parent
or other party, unless participant is 12 or under,
in which case he/she may bring one parent or other
party.
* Dance Party
You can choose to be a glamorous movie star,
rock star or super model. Go all out!
* Meet and Greet
Dress for the
red carpet...this is the Oscars. Parents and
guests are encouraged to dress as well.
* Awards Banquet and Ceremony
Dress up for the banquet. Do not wear formal
attire.
Do I need a monologue?
How long should it be?
You only need a monologue if
you are planning to compete in this category. You
may choose your own, or make up your own. Please
check with your local bookstore or library for a
monologue book. It should be no more than 60
seconds. You will want to memorize it prior
to attending the Expo. Please bring two
copies of the script. You will give one
to your acting coach. *You may call Model Mart
at (800) 223-1254 or order on line at
www.models-mart.com.
What script do I use
for the two-person scene audition?
You may find an approved expo
script on line at
www.conventionexpo.com. You will want to
have this memorized prior to attending the
Expo. Please bring two copies of the
script. You will give a copy to your scene partner.
What auditions can
parents or guests watch?
All auditions, subject to
changes at the discretion of the Agents.
Do I need a portfolio
book?
You will need a book only if
you are interested in print work. You will want
to have 6 to 10 photos enlarged for your book. We
suggest a matt finish. You must order books
at the time of initial registration. Cost is $35 for 9” X 12”. They
will be delivered the day of registration at the
Expo.
Do I need headshots or
composite cards?
Models need to bring 50
composite cards.
Actors need to bring 50 head shots with resume
attached to back. Please have your resume
printed on 8 X 10 paper.
If you are interested in both modeling and
acting, bring both.
Who can print my
headshots and/or composite cards?
We suggest Kaye & Associates.. They do a great job and are very
reasonable. Phone 952-831-0781 or by E-mail:
prints@deanokaye.com
What
should dancers and singers know about bringing a
music CD?
You must provide your own music, CDs only, no
tapes! CDs must be marked with participant's
name and contestant number and only have one song
on the CD...the one song used in the performance.
Please bring 2-3 extra copies to make sure you
have backups. Make sure CD track is able to
play on ALL music systems and is not saved as a
MP3 only format.
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