Matthew Metzger a student at Keystone High School attends an Open Call for new aspiring talent. After an incredible performance for the Talent Scouts, he gets invited to meet the top agents and castings in Chicago this past May. What an amazing performance! He grabs the top recognition from The New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts for Film & Television and they award him with a scholarship. What an incredible honor for Matthew Metzger — he spent his summer in New York City attending the Conservatory! Click Here for Photos and More Info…
"We cannot say enough about the wonderful experience we had at the showcase. It was truly beyond my expectations. Damon and Lakota took so much more with them than i ever expected. Your staff was truly amazing. The feed back and the confidence it has given them in pursuing not only possibilities in..." Read More
Lora Smith, Mother of Damon and Lakota Smith
Welcome to the ARTS!
Progress, Victory, Triumph, Achievement…there are many names for “Success”, and just as many viewpoints and ways of measuring it. Society labels our accomplishments and grades our achievements by their own standards. But success isn’t always something you can touch, see or read about. Sometimes success can only be evaluated from the inside out! Overcoming personal fears and obstacles can lead to intimate discoveries of unidentified talent and lead to the greatest success of all!
Whether you’re a seasoned actor, singer, dancer or model, or you’re just beginning to discover your talent, Applause International and ARTS can help you develop that talent and find your personal definition of SUCCESS!
Recent Success Stories
Matthew Metzger
Emily Monschein
We are thrilled at the incredible performance by Emily at our Chicago ARTS event! It all started with an audition that led this 10 year old straight to Manhattan, New York City! After auditioning from Television Commercials to Runway in Chicago, Emily was pursued by Los Angeles agents to New York agents. After great debate, Emily signed with one of the top children’s agents in the United States – Funny Face Today! Click Here for Photos and More Info…
Abbie Cobb
Abbie was scouted by Kim Myers in the beautiful state of Nebraska. While attending Cedarville University in Springfield, Ohio, Abbie was represented by Applause and worked with our staff preparing to meet top agents from around the country. Incredibly talented, holding a Bachelors Degree in Theater – Abbie is now represented by Los Angeles agents!
Abbie was featured in an international commercial for SENSEO COFFEE through The Wallis Agency. Here is a portion of her email to Rick Myers: Click Here for Photos and More Info…
