Just curious - never heard of this before. Real or a waste of time?

No idea... DD got called for this for tuesday. I emailed back for more info and a possible time change. I'll let you know if she gets back to me. I did google the CD:http://janicepicconi.wix.com/janicepicconi

here's the website....

http://www.wcopa.com/

I am trying to figure out if there is a fee to be in it, somehow I think there will be!

Ah - From Scam.com:

"Yeah, they are "invited" to participate, yet they have to pay almost $4000 in entry fees, administrative fees, and a bunch of crap that is completely unnecessary.

You HAVE to make all accommodation arrangements through their own, shady little travel agency in Denver, CO or you will be disqualified. (link: http://www.summitadventures.com/wldchamp/wldcopa.html )"

http://www.scam.com/showthread.php?t=116353


Oh BTW - We will not going in case you were all wondering!

Did you receive the notice from Casting Networks? We received an emiail from them with this casting also, sad that they would let a scam like this through. In fact a lot of their castings are confusing, wrong ages, etc. Once we even received one that directed us to a website for sides that asked for a credit card to buy them. They should be a little more careful about who they allow to submit postings on their site.

oooh Vanada - that's alarming about the sides and the credit card. We should probably notify them. Yes, we got the email and the "alert" on casting networks too. There have been a few "questionable" notices that I have seen as well like this over the last few months. I always search out as much as I can on the internet, after they request an audition. I don't waste my time searching when I submit, only if they want to see DD.. Them I start looking. Well, I wont be wasting my time, taking her out of school for this one, that's for sure!! Best to you : )