Update on Richard Wiles

Talent Unlimited model Richard Wiles, along with Aaron Confessori, will be opening a casual Italian-inspired restaurant, The Boot (after Italy's boot shape). The restaurant will be in the former Papa Keno’s Pizzeria space at 415 Westport Road, next to Westport Cafe & Bar and is set to open by late October.

 The Boot will station its Westport Street Fare truck in the parking lot by Harry’s Bar & Tables on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, and have a courtyard with seating.

Check out the artcile about the restaurant at:

http://www.kansascity.com/2011/09/08/3129612/westport-restaurant-owners-plan.html

Congratulations, Richard!

Posing in Ponchos!

Talent Unlimited model Marisa Nelson was featured in a Kansas City Star Fashion article on Tuesday, September 27.

To read the article go to the link below:

http://www.kansascity.com/2011/09/26/3168759/cozy-up-to-a-chic-cape-or-poncho.html#storylink=misearch

The photos can also be viewed at the following link:

http://www.kansascity.com/2011/09/27/3170207/tuesday-fyi-ponchos-wrapped-in.html

Update on Bob Paisley

Talent Unlimited actor Bob Paisley is directing the show "A Steady Rain" by Keith Huff at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre. "A Steady Rain" will run from October 6-23.

For more information on the show, visit http://www.cstkc.com/

Announcing Elisa James

Talent Unlimited is proud to announce the signing of Elisa James to the agency!

Elisa has been in the Entertainment Industry for 35 years. She has performed as a pianist and ice skater in Sydney, Australia.

She worked as a professional dancer, acrobat and trapeze artist in Musicals, Revues and shows for many years until becoming a professional singer in the 1980’s and touring into the 1990’s.

Elisa was first offered the opportunity of performing on a cruise ship based in Tahiti and over the past five years she has circumnavigated the world many times, performing on luxury cruise liners. While living in Florida, Elisa performed regularly in Cabaret Shows in Theatre and Cabaret venues.

Elisa also runs Performing Arts Workshops for children and adults, has a children’s performance group, and is a published poet and author. Her new inspirational children’s book for adults “A Butterfly Called Happiness” has just been released.

  

Here is a video of Elisa performing in her cabaret show.

Find out more about Elisa at her official website.

New photos!

Talent Unlimited model Sharon Snowden has new photos! 

To see more of Sharon's photos go to:

http://www.talentunlimited.com/talent_display.cfm?person_id=2041

Rook

Talent Unlimited actors Darren Kennedy, Laura Carlson, and Tosin Morohunfola are featured in the trailer for "Rook."

    



In Time

Former Talent Unlimited actor, Adam Craig, landed the role of Girard in the movie "In Time" along with Justin Timberlake, Olivia Wilde, Amanda Seyfried, and Cillian Murphy.

The Sci-Fi thriller will be released on October 28, 2011.

Pioneer

Talent Unlimited models Mark Blue and Kevin Kavanaugh are featured in these Pioneer advertisements.

The Outsiders

Talent Unlimited actors Hughston Walkinshaw, Matthew Leonard, Tosin Morohunfola, Kyle Dyck and Laura Sudduth are in "The Outsiders" at The Coterie. The show opens tonight, September 16 and will run through October 14.

For more information on the show go to http://www.coterietheatre.org/

The Hills Magazine

Take a look at the photos of Talent Unlimited models Lucy Scimeca, Blakely Faulkner, Brady Faulkner, and Lily Eichelkraut that will all appear in the fall issue of The Hills Magazine!

Lucy Scimeca

Lily Eichelkraut

Brady Faulkner

Lily Eichelkraut

Lucy Scimeca

Lucy Scimeca and Blakely Faulkner

Battle of the Brains

Talent Unlimited actress Malena Marcase was featured in a video for Burns & McDonnell: Battle of the Brains! The video is on the Battle of the Brains website and is being shown to local high school students.

This Weekend in Westport

There will be two street closures this week on Pennsylvania North of Westport Road.  On Friday the 16^th, there will be no parking all day from Westport Road to 40^th Terrace (between McCoy’s and Kelly’s) and beginning at 4:00pm the road will be closed until 10pm.  On Saturday the 17th, the area on N. Pennsylvania around the Beaumont Club’s Backyard will be closed from 12pm to 12am.

Ferrari Car Show, Friday the 16^th from 5 to 10pm -- A critically-acclaimed new film, SENNA, about legendary world champion racer driver Ayrton Senna will open exclusively at the Tivoli Cinemas in Westport on Friday, September 16.  That same evening, over twenty five Ferraris owned by the members of the Kansas City Chapter of Ferrari Club of America will be on display outside the theater. The Ferrari display will be free and open to the public from 5:00pm - 10:00pm on Pennsylvania Avenue.  This event will close Pennsylvania to all traffic from 4pm to 10pm.

Westport Marketplace Food Truck Festival, Saturday the 17^th from  4pm to Midnight --  The Westport Marketplace Food Truck Festival features food trucks and local artists, clothing designers, jewelry makers, vintage re-sale booths, record collectors and more. Festival activities include food trucks, pitchers of Boulevard Brewery beer, DJs, and local artisans.  This event will close Pennsylvania from noon to midnight.

For more information on what's going on in Westport, visit http://www.westportkcmo.com/.

Extra! Extra! Murder All About It!

Talent Unlimited actress Mary Gay Rogers is taking part in The Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre!

The Mystery Train will run from September 9 to October 29 every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening at The Golden Ox. Seating and role playing begins at 6:20PM.

For more information visit www.kcmysterytrain.com



Flow into Fall

Talent Unlimited model Amy Anderson was featured in a fall fashion article in The Kansas City Star Magazine on September 4, 2011!

The Captains

Talent Unlimited voice talent Rob Wreford is featured as the voice over in "The Captains" official trailer.

Watch the video and listen to Rob at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0ryNg0-NmE&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

History Channel Tonight!

Remembering 9/11

Brian Huffman, Jean Liebau's nephew, is a talented filmmaker and has just produced all of the marketing, and commercials for the film "9/11 The Days After" about the reconstruction of Ground Zero for the History Channel. Brian also designed and produced the logo and the last part of the film. The show airs tonight at 8pm on the History Channel. "9/11 The Days After" is a collection of home video accounts of the immediate aftermath of the World Trade Center attacks from people looking for loved ones to threats placed against the Muslim community.

Brian also had a big role in the programming for September 11th. At 8:46AM, the History Channel is going to air "102 Minutes That Changed America" on all of the channels around the world, in a simulcast. He coordinated the simulcast and produced the content that will air between 8:30 and 8:46.

Brian also produced a number of "mini-docs" that are posted on the History website. Below are a few of the links.

http://www.history.com/topics/9-11-attacks/videos#volunteers

http://www.history.com/topics/9-11-attacks/videos#master-plan

We are proud of Brian's hard work on this emotional project and chilling documentary.

Weekend in Wesport!

  Come out to Westport this weekend, September 9, 10, and 11 for the 32nd Art Westport! 

Top artists from around the Metro will line the streets of Westport showcasing their original art, unique jewelry, fine crafts, and much more!

 

The hours of the show will be Friday 5-9pm, Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 11am-5pm.

The streets in Westport will remain closed throughout the weekend, and re-open as soon as possible on Sunday evening. 

Fashion's Night Out!

Be sure to watch for Talent Unlimited models at the first
Fashion's Night Out KC!

The event is taking place tonight, September 8th, on the Country Club Plaza, Zona Rosa, and the KC Power and Light District.

There will be live DJs and bands and a chance to win a $1000 shopping spree or a head-to-toe fashion makeover. Stores and restaurants are taking part in activities like trunk shoes, giveaways, modeling, special promotions, cocktails, special charity events, and extended hours. Check out the latest fall fashions on the strolling models!

Wizard of Oz for AGCO!

Take a look at a few photos from the Wizard of Oz skit at the AGCO event at Bartle Hall!

  Dean Vivian as the Lion, Hughston Walkinshaw played the Tin Man, Cary Mock as the Scarecrow, and Hannah Freeman played Dorothy!

Many Talent Unlimited actors were a part of this very successful event!

Update on Grant Smiley!

Talent Unlimited actor / model Grant Smiley auditioned and made it into Bobby Watson's Jazz Band.  His first performance will be in the Kauffman Center on September 28th. 

Congratulations, Grant!

SAKS Off Fifth

Talent Unlimited models were featured in the fashion show for the SAKS Off Fifth Grand Opening Event!

   

 Take a look at Olivia Lyons, Michelle Lewandowski, Chelsea Rettenmaier, and Mike Ballou in these photos from the event.