Released: May 10, 2012

Lincoln, Neb. - The Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film is in the process of casting extras for its current film "Digs."

Picture of students working on film
Students filming the first Carson film "Vipers in the Grass."

Two-hundred extras are needed May 22, 2012 to be audience members at a theatre performance in Howell Theatre. Extras should be aged 16 and older, no children please.

Extras to play college students are also needed. They should be 18-25 years old, ideally. Please contact:
Dennis Henry, Casting Director
Digscasting@gmail.com

"Digs" is a romantic comedy involving a volunteer campus cop who attempts to solve a crime and somehow ends up with the girl. It is directed by Hollywood director Donald Petrie("Mystic Pizza," "Grumpy Old Men," and "Miss Congeniality").

Note to Press:
Full press release about principal photography forthcoming. Media interviews and still photography should be scheduled 24 hours in advance. Media opportunities May 18 especially. Contact Julie Hagemeier at 402-472-1619 or jhagemeier1@unl.edu.