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Pictures and Resumes will be Accepted Aug. 12 - Sept. 6 CBS Television, in association with AFTRA and American Indians in Film and Television, will sponsor an acting showcase on October 9 in Los Angeles. CBS Entertainment development executives and casting directors from the Network's primetime and daytime programs will be on hand.

Building on AFTRA's commitment to bring under-represented and diverse talent to the attention of the networks, Ray Bradford, National Director for Equal Employment Opportunities, initiated discussions with CBS to partner with that network on their recent series of west coast showcases. "Coming on the heels of their highly successful Latino Actors showcase, I'm thrilled that AFTRA can once again partner with CBS to provide real opportunities for Native American actors around the c! ! ountry," said David Besbris,Director, Television Department, AFTRA - Los Angeles.

"The showcase is a wonderful opportunity to present talented Native American actors to executives, casting directors and other members of the entertainment industry," said Peter Golden, Senior Vice President, Talent and Casting, CBS Entertainment. "Our showcases have been enormously successful in introducing us to a diverse new group of performers," commented Fern Orenstein, Vice President, Casting, CBS Entertainment.

"Participation benefits both the artists and the Network." "We are thrilled to be working with American Indians in Television and Film and AFTRA in our ongoing outreach to the Native American acting community through this next showcase," said Josie Thomas, Senior Vice President,Diversity, CBS Television. "This event, like the other diverse showcases we have held this year, will provide yet another forum in which to expand casting director !! and industry awareness of gifted performers who reflect the diversity of our nation."

Native American Actors Nation-Wide can submit headshots and resumes to:

David Besbris CBS Showcase
Submission AFTRA
5757 Wilshire Blvd.,9th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90036

All photos and resumes must be submitted no later than September 6, 2002. Those outside of Los Angeles who are unable to travel to CBS if chosen to audition are also encouraged to make submissions. If selected, auditions will follow in several locations, with final participants selected by CBS Casting for the showcase on October 9.

For further information, contact Ray Bradford, by phone: 212-532-0800 or by sending email to: rbradfor@aftra.com or David Besbris, by phone: 323-634-8116, or by sending e-mail to: dbesbris@aftra.com.