MODEL SEARCH
Information & Application
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MODEL SEARCHES
WHEN WILL THE MODELS BE SELECTED?
Cool Kids Campaign is seeking approximately 180 girls to model
Girls will be selected after the model searches. No decisions will
historical and contemporary fashions during four fashion shows to be
be made during any model searches. Event hosts will notify every
held in May 2015. Model searches will be held on the following dates:
participating parent/guardian by email with their child’s status by
March 20, 2015.
Saturday, March 7, 2015 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Mall in Columbia
IF YOUR CHILD IS SELECTED TO MODEL IN THE
Sunday, March 8, 2015 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at White Marsh Mall
FASHION SHOW:
Saturday, March 14, 2015 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at Towson Town Center
• She will be required to attend a fitting to receive her assigned
DATES OF BALTIMORE’S 2015 AMERICAN GIRL
costume. Models do not get to choose their costumes.
FASHION SHOWS®
• She is required to attend a MANDATORY dress rehearsal on April
25 or 26 at the Towson University Marriott. At the same time,
Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 10:30 a.m and 3:00 p.m.
parents will also attend a brief mandatory information session on
Sunday, May 3, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
what to expect the day of the Fashion Show.
• For dress rehearsal and the show, parents will drop off their
MODEL CRITERIA AND REQUIREMENTS
models, and event volunteers will help get her in costume and
prepared for the event.
• Girls must be age 5 or older. The fashions worn during the actual
• Your child will not need to purchase a ticket to the show because
Fashion Show will be provided by American Girl® Programs and are
she will be backstage. However, parents and family members must
sizes 6x and 10. Size 6x girls (48” height) will model Bitty Baby®
purchase tickets in advance in order to watch the show, including
clothing.
the show in which their daughter appears. NOTE: models will
• All girls must attend a costume fitting prior to receiving their
not be able to view the show they are modeling in. You must
costume/character assignment.
purchase tickets to a separate show with your child if she wants to
• All girls will be required to attend a mandatory dress rehearsal on
watch the show from the audience.
April 25 or 26 at Towson University Marriott. Model rehearsal times
• All models will be asked to collect donations/pledges to support
to be sent at a later date.
the charitable aspect of the show.
• Each girl will model one outfit in one show.
• Models must arrive 1 hour prior to her selected show.
• Models must fit a size 6x (Bitty Baby Outfits) or size 10 (Historical,
The American Girl® dolls are diverse, therefore, girls of all races
Just Like Me® outfits and sleepwear). See size chart below for
and cultures are encouraged to apply. If your child is not within
measurements.
the range of measurements listed above, there will be an
• Models must be able to attend a dress rehearsal and her assigned
additional opportunity to model at the shows. Your American
show.
girl can join the fun onstage during intermission as a guest
model with purchase of a VIP Model Package. With purchase
• Models may be required to supply footwear and accessories
of a VIP Model Package, your American girl and her doll will
depending on her costume.
walk the runway wearing an outfit of her choice. Space is
• Models must be able to be away from parents for three hours (one
limited. To learn more, please call 410-560-1770.
hour before the show and during the two-hour performance) and
feel comfortable walking a runway in front of 300 people.
If you have any questions, please email:
HOW ARE THE MODELS SELECTED?
• Every girl must attend a model search to be considered. American
Girl® Programs provides the clothing for the show and specific
measurements for each outfit. Your child will be selected based
on measurements. GIRLS MAY NOT SELECT THE OUTFIT THEY
MODEL. Event hosts will select the girls who best fit each outfit.
Please let your child know that this is not a pageant. Models will
not be chosen based on talent or appearance, only size and in
B E NEFITING
PRES ENTING SPON SOR
some cases, likeness to the dolls according to each outfit in the
show.
• All girls size 6x (48” height) will model American Girl Bitty Baby®
clothing. These girls will be selected primarily on measurements.
• Girls size 10 (56” height) may also be selected to wear historical
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and contemporary sleepwear.