Diversity Institute
Talent Showcases
Results
As of March 2008, 205 participants have booked 259 roles.
Upcoming Talent Showcases
Watch here for details on upcoming Showcases.
CBS's most recent talent showcase for multicultural sketch comedians was in January 2008 in Los Angeles. Executive Producer and Writer Rick Najera ("Mad TV," "In Living Color") directed the showcase. "Rick's energy and creativity are a winning combination. Our first two multicultural sketch comedy showcase were hits and we were very excited to have him back,” said Josie Thomas, CBS Senior Vice President, Diversity.
CBS Entertainment executives from the Network's primetime and daytime programs, plus casting directors from the companies that work with CBS attend the Talent Showcases. "Word is out all around town. These showcases are the place to find fresh faces and new voices,” said Peter Golden, CBS Executive Vice President, Talent and Casting.
Other CBS showcases have included Latino Talent Showcases in partnership with NOSOTROS, Native American Talent Showcases in association with American Indians in Film and Television, Asian Pacific American Talent Showcases in association with East West Players, African American Showcases in collaboration with The Robey Theatre Company and a showcase for performers with disabilities in association with the California State Media Access Office. More events are planned with these and other groups.