EASLEY — Five actors from Easley participated in the 2015 Fall American Talent Showcase/Model Jam America on Nov. 19-22 at[cointent_lockedcontent] the Embassy Suites in North Charleston.

Skyler Hilley and Jasper Justus are pictured with the many awards they received at the 2015 American Talent Showcase. Not pictured are Keely Austin, Stephanie Matlis-Lee and Clara Jane Crocker.

American Talent Showcase/Model Jam America is a combined talent conference for the entertainment industry. It gives new and seasoned talent an opportunity to grow and develop their potential as a model, actor and entertainer. Agencies, producers and casting directors from New York, Los Angeles and across the Southeast who are actively seeking new faces in the industry come to this event to evaluate and instruct the participants. Scoring, judging and evaluations are from industry professionals who work with top names in the film, television and modeling industries.

The American Talent Showcase/Model Jam America is produced and hosted by Z-1 Models and Talent of Chester and has been showcasing new talent for more than 17 years.

Skyler Hilley received gold medals in individual runway, commercial and monologue. She was also runner-up in commercial (8-12 year olds).

Jasper Justus also received gold medals in individual runway, commercial and monologue. He was the overall winner for monologues (8-12 year olds), and runner-up for photo competition (8-12 year olds).

Keely Austin received gold in individual runway, commercial and monologue. She got runner-up in dance (non-professionals, 8-12 year olds).

Stephanie Matlis-Lee received gold in individual runway, commercial and monologue and was the overall winner in commercial (13-16 year olds).

Clara Jane Crocker received gold medals in singing, monologue, commercial and runway.

Shelby Henderson, owner of Above the Line Talent in Greenville, teaches beginner and aspiring actors for film and television at the Fine Arts Center of Easley. Classes are held weekly for ages 8-14 years of age. Older teens and adults can also contact the Fine Arts Center of Easley at (864) 442-6027 if they are interested in film/TV acting classes. Fine Arts Center of Easley also offers private music lessons, art classes and stage acting classes for students of all ages.

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