Second Season of Page County’s Top Model Begins
From a release:
LURAY, VA, January 29, 2008, – The second season of Page County’s Top Model competition begins with open auditions on Saturday, February 2 and 9 at 10:00 AM in the Board of Supervisors Room at the Page County Court House in Luray. The final audition date is scheduled for Saturday, February 16 at 10:00 AM at the Shenandoah Community Center in Shenandoah. This competition is open to Page County residents ages 14 and above, both male and female. All auditions will be without make-up and potential contestants are asked to wear solid black attire and will be required to pose and walk.
“In 2007 the Page County Department of Recreation ventured onto an exciting new challenge in sponsoring Page County’s 1st Top Model competition” said Cultural Programs Coordinator, Sharon Sampsell. “We had a fabulous season with our Top Model contestants competing in professional photo shoots, a mock commercial filming, choreographed group performances, on stage challenges and creative individual routines. In the 2008 season we have planned equally imaginative and artistic themes and are expecting even more participants” Ms. Sampsell said. “I am pleased to announce that our judges for 2008 will be former model Debbie Hudson, professional photographer Graeme Davies, and beauty experts Paula Kibler and Brenda Walters. 2007 Top Model winner Katie Fleming will be our co-hostess and contestant mentor” added Sampsell.
In conjunction with the Top Model competition, the Department of Recreation will be offering a special workshop called “Modeling Techniques and Savvy” instructed by Debbie Hudson. Debbie Hudson, a former model with the Cunningham Modeling Agency of Los Angeles, California, Ford Modeling Agency of New York, NY and Glamour Modeling of Paris, France brings her experience and industry savvy to help aspiring models in a one-on-one classroom environment. The workshop is open to anyone ages 14 and above and you do not have to be a Top Model contestant to participate. A minimum per class fee will be charged.
Page County’s Next Top Model competition is developed to encourage confidence and self-worth and is based on the philosophy that beauty comes in all shapes, sizes an colors. The Top Model winner will receive a $500 professional photography portfolio and other possible sponsorships. For additional information you may call Sharon Sampsell, Cultural Programs Coordinator, Page County Department of Recreation, at 743-1180.
The life of a top model is not easy. You must be prepared for anything, from an audition to a runway fashion show. With training and instruction, you'll learn how to present yourself to the best of your ability. Whether it’s asking the right questions to improve your chances of getting the job, how to walk the runway, learning to make the best of lighting, how to pose or apply make-up….find out what it takes to make it in this fast paced industry and gain the self-confidence you need to turn your dream into reality.
Debbie Hudson, former model with the Cunningham Modeling Agency of Los Angeles, California, Ford Modeling Agency of New York, NY and Glamour Modeling of Paris, France brings her experience and industry savvy to help aspiring models in a one-on-one classroom environment.
Watch for Upcoming Announcements about this New & Unique Program coming In February 2008!
Sponsored by the Page County Department of Recreation
Sharon Sampsell - Cultural Programs Coordinator
117 South Court Street, Luray, VA - 743-1180