The Republican National Convention hosting committee has announced a casting call for Cleveland area residents interested in appearing on signage that welcomes visitors to the convention.
Two hundred tickets will be on hand for residents interested in being photographed on Saturday, April 16, at the Global Center for Health Innovation, according to The Cleveland 2016 Host Committee.
Tickets will be available beginning at 8:45 a.m.; and participants will be photographed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the committee announced.
Organizers plan to place 200 street pole banners bearing residents' head shots in downtown Cleveland and University Circle. Around 50 residents will make the final cut, according to the host committee.
The signage is slated to appear in the weeks leading up to the convention and taken down after the event ends.
The Host Committee released the following information about the shoot:
Participants will be asked to sign a waiver agreeing to the terms of the photo shoot:
- Participants must be 18 years or older and a resident of Cuyahoga or the contiguous counties (Lorain, Medina, Summit, Portage, Geauga, Lake).
- Participants will not be allowed to select the image they would like us to use.
- There are no guarantees that the participant will be selected for the campaign.
In addition, participants should note the following:
- Participants will be photographed in the order in which they arrive. Please come prepared to stand in line until your ticket number is called; consider bringing light refreshments.
- Only one person will appear in each image.
- Participants will be asked to provide their name, home address, email address and their career/profession/favorite role in life for possible inclusion on the signage. Participants should wear an outfit that is consistent with that role.
- Participants are not permitted to wear logos, branding or messages of any kind. Solid colors other than white are best; please avoid patterns or bright colors.
- Participants must agree to a background check if selected for final use (consistent with any Host Committee recruitment effort).
- Parking is available throughout the area – including meters and paid lots and garages.
For new developments and information, visit www.2016cle.com or follow the Cleveland 2016 Host Committee on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.
