Ruth Lockwood is bringing Panto to you

Ruth Lockwood is appearing in her first ever panto this year. Ruth will be working with Eva Long Productions in their version of Mother Goose from the 1st to 19th December across Hull and Yorkshire. 

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Eva Long Productions specialise in bringing professional panto's to residential and nursing homes by adapting to any space with their productions. Eva Long have performed in over 4000 venues in the past decade, bringing panto to over 80,000 people across Britain. 

Ruth feels particularly privileged to be doing something like this as it resonates so strongly with her. Reminding her of how hard it was for her Nan in a nursing home during Christmas time, she knows this is something she would have loved!

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Well done Ruth for participating in something so inspiring. Break a leg and enjoy the fun that a pantomime brings to all!

Ruby hits National Geographic's Editors Choices

The incredible photos of Ruby Caballero by Zuzana Valla have become the editor's choice in the well renowned National Geographic website!

Take a look at the Editor's Choices here: http://yourshot.nationalgeographic.com/photos/11150525/?utm_source=NatGeocom&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=EditorFavoriteEmail&utm_campaign=Membership

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Ruby featured in Zuzana's series entitled "Freckles". Since then the series has been picked up in Vogue Italia and National Geographic among other names. 

Well done Ruby, I hope you are enjoying every moment of the exposure!

Strike a pose with Ruby Caballero

Thats right, strike a pose because Ruby Caballero is in Vogue Italia

Ruby is one of RD Castings exciting young talents and looks as extraordinary as she is in life in these stunning Vogue pictures. 

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Check out the rest of this amazing Vogue collection here: http://www.vogue.it/en/photovogue/portfolio/?id=144344

Well done Ruby, you're looking sensational! Keep up the amazing work. 

Inês Marcelo Curto appears in award winning film!

RD is proud to have learnt that the short film Burn has recently become award winning. RD is particularly excited as it features its very own talent, Inês Marcelo Curto!

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Burn was received incredibly well at the LA festival, Shriekfest 2017. Not only did people enjoy the film when it was screened, it went on to win Best Horror Short Film! How cool is that!

Interested? Well, here is the trailer for Burn if you are curious:

Want to learn more? Well you can here: https://www.facebook.com/BURNthriller/

From all of us here at RD Casting, well done Inês, enjoy the moment, its well deserved! 

Behind the scenes with Melvin LeBlanc

RD Casting was privileged to get a glimpse behind the scenes of The Desert River during Melvin LeBlanc's time on set. Take a peek with us:

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It's looking great and on set was so much fun! Keep up the great work Melvin. 

Help support Lois Temel and Melvin LeBlanc in The Desert River here: https://www.gofundme.com/TheDesertRiver

Michael Dahl Rasmussen gets ready to deliver a close shave

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Michael Dahl Rasmussen of RD Casting is getting himself ready to star in a chilling rendition of Sweeney Todd

If you are in London at the end of November or beginning of December, why not take the opportunity to see him perform live as Sweeney Todd in City Academy Studio Company's production of Sondheim's classic. Michael will be performing at the Ditch in Shoreditch.

Interested, why not book yourself in for a shave with Michael here: www.city-academy.com/sweeney-todd

Louise Thomas - What have you been up to?

Louise Thomas joined RD Casting this year and has been astounding casting directors with her singing and acting talent since.

So what exactly has Louise been up to? Well, we would love to tell you all the juicy details but Louise has been getting involved with things so big, we simply aren't allowed to tell you just yet. Don't worry, we will as soon as the confidentiality agreements let us!

Why not have a listen to Louise's singing talent here, we can showcase that!

Louise, we know you have some big things coming up. All we will say is 'break a leg'. Proud of you girl!

Melvin LeBlanc joins the cast for The Desert River

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Melvin LeBlanc is rigorously preparing himself this week for the filming of his scenes in the anticipated feature film The Desert River

The Desert River is a film by November5Films who received critical acclaim for their previous film, 'Genes of Our Fathers' and building off this strength set about to create this fund raising film. 

Melvin is very excited to have landed the role within the film and has already received huge positive feedback about how well he auditioned! Well done Melvin, break a leg and do us proud!

Want to help the film, visit its funding page here: https://www.gofundme.com/thedesertriver

Follow the yellow brick road with Oliver Scott

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Coming this Christmas, Oliver Scott of RD Casting will be directing a Panto at the Grange Theatre in Northwich, Cheshire.

So get ready to follow the yellow brick road and find out what it takes to get a heart, courage and a brain with Oliver's rendition of the ‘The Wizard of Oz’ for KD Theatre Productions

Find out more at www.grangetheatre.com

Ruth Lockwood will be performing in the Lunchtime Recitals

If you happen to be in Rotherham on the 20th October and near the cafe at Riverside House, Main St between 12:30pm and 1:15pm then you should definitely take the time to go and see Ruth Lockwood belting out some of her repertoire. 

Ruth is a well established singer and has performed in many different venues including the Diamond Lounge. Take a look at her performing here:

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So go and grab a coffee and enjoy the great vocals of Ruth Lockwood. I promise you won't regret it. 

Knock em dead Ruth, we know you will!

Nows your chance to see MeMe Detroit on Tour!

Want to watch the incredible MeMe Detroit in action? Well now you can! MeMe Detroit is on tour and here are the dates:

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SEPTEMBER
Friday 22nd Sept - Greater Manchester

OCTOBER
Friday 6th Oct - Birmingham O2 Academy 3
Monday 9th Oct - radio interview and session on Made in Brum - Switch radio
Sunday 22nd Oct - Sheffield - Radio interview/session in afternoon and show in the evening at West street live.

NOVEMBER
Wednesday 8th Nov - live streamed session - Pirate live studios - London (very limited guest audience)
Friday 10th Nov - Finsbury, London with Gigslutz/Get in her ears radio. (New single release day)
Saturday 25th Nov - The Empire, Coventry (supporting Bad touch and Mollie Marriott, Steve Marriot from the Faces' daughter)

Unsure? Catch a glimpse below of MeMe Detroit performing at Silverstone:

Lois Temel performs in NYC!

RD Casting's Lois Temel is getting herself ready for her international performance in NYC. Yes that's right NYC!!

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As she starts her performances in Beerey, the show itself is starting to receive its first rave reviews as can be seen on this poster for their NYC showings at The Pit Theatre on October 11th and October 12th.

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Its got to feel pretty exciting entering into NYC with reviews like that! 

In the area on October 11th and 12th? Why not book yourself a ticket and witness some of the amazing talent that RD Casting is blessed with: https://thepit-nyc.com/events/date/2017-10-11

Enjoy every second of it Lois, you deserve it!  

RD Casting's International Talent - Pia Ternstrom

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Pia Ternstrom is welcomed as one of RD Casting's sensational International artists. Spotted by head of RD Casting, Michael Moor, on his trip to Sweden last year, Pia has a great international career already on the go. 

International success has come to Pia in many forms as you can see below.

Pia appeared in Rikard Bergqvist's Swedish version of Hair which brought together talented young musicians, street artists and a rock band. The entire ensemble sings and dances its way through fifty musical numbers and snappy dialogue in an environment filled with exciting visual effects. Watch a quick clip below:

Further to this, Pia has also recorded a couple of songs with Duo2Much

And here you can see her performing the song Fine from the play Ordinary Days: https://www.facebook.com/itspaulmorris/videos/10153836351391480/

It's fair to say that Pia has a raft of talent within her and is looking forward to an exciting international career with RD Casting.

Glad to have you on board with RD Casting Pia. We can't wait to see what comes next!

Grace Russell - The Fan Carpet Disney Interview

I'm going to guess if I mention the word Disney, you will know what I am talking about and how much of a big deal they are.

Well, versatile actress, singer and interviewer, Grace Russell, got a great opportunity recently to interview the incredible Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh about their new Disney show Milo Murphy's Law for The Fan Carpet.

Check the interview out here:

How cool is that! Interviewing such legends in the industry. 

Grace, you aren't just awesome, you are Disney awesome! Well done for making RD Casting super excited and super proud. 

Shame, Shame, Shame - Watch Kate Sketchley

So we all know the infamous scene in Game of Thrones where Cersei walks through the streets followed by cries of Shame, Shame, Shame. But have you ever thought more about Shame. 

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Well now you can delve deeper into Shame with RD Castings Kate Sketchley on Friday 22nd September where she performs at Rich Mix in the show Shame - A Double Bill. Come and witness as the troupe take you into a dance-theatre double bill that takes you on a blistering joy-ride through the underbelly of shame.

Take a sneak peek at rehearsals below:

Interested, want to know more? 

Why not go and support Kate by grabbing a ticket to go and see her perform. You may even see the awesome head of RD, Michael Moor, in the audience too: https://www.richmix.org.uk/events/dance/shame-double-bill

Awesome work Kate!

Im on the Telly! - Justin Sysum makes his TV debut

Recent addition to RD Casting, Justin Sysum, has only gone and made his TV debut by featuring in the opening minutes of the Welsh Drama, Bang!

Showing off his surf skills, Justin goes through both his first on-screen kiss and sudden death. It's amazing what you can cram into 2 minutes these days!

Take a quick peek at Justin's performance and excitement here: https://www.facebook.com/justin.thehammer.sysum/videos/1199826793497218/

Watch the full episode here: http://www.s4c.cymru/en/drama/bang/

Well done Justin, great to get your TV debut, you will have to teach us some of those surfing skills. 

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Katie Clement Appears in the London Horror Festival

Like a bit of horror? Then you will love the London Horror Festival 2017!

Life couldn't get much better (or scarier) right? Well if you are visiting, why not go and see RD Castings Katie Clements in The Men Who Made Frankensteinhttp://www.oldredliontheatre.co.uk/the-men-who-made-frankenstein.html

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An original take on Mary Shelley’s classic tale, The Men Who Made Frankenstein is a grim body horror exploring the origins of Frankenstein’s body bits.

Sounds horror-rific! (um.... taxi)

Go get them Katie and smash it or is it get mutilated? Whatever it is, enjoy it!

Lois Temel joins RD and is off to a flying start but she needs your support!

RD Casting is proud to welcome aboard the talent that is Lois Temel

A seasoned actress, you can see Lois performing live in the play Beerey that is touring the country now.

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Beerey is the true story of one family’s fight for justice, and to stand strong together. Honest, raw, funny and heartbreaking,the play tells the usually hidden story of the impact of a wrongful conviction on the family members left behind.

Fancy going to watch, check out where the tour is going here: http://www.loistemel.com/beerey/

Why not help Lois out and help fund her project: https://www.gofundme.com/Beerey

Go on Lois! Keep going from strength to strength and happy to have you on board the RD Casting Talent Train!