Producers were on the Island Friday to begin casting for The Vineyard, a docu-soap reality show scheduled to film on the Island this spring. 25/7 Productions held a closed casting call at the Mansion House to find a cast for the show, which is billed as a “dramatic coming-of-age” reality show chronicling the lives of a small group of 18 to 24 year olds on the Island.
Producers were on the Island Friday to begin casting for The Vineyard, a docu-soap reality show scheduled to film on the Island this spring.
25/7 Productions held a closed casting call at the Mansion House to find a cast for the show, which is billed as a “dramatic coming-of-age” reality show chronicling the lives of a small group of 18 to 24 year olds on the Island.
Creator and executive producer David Broome told the Gazette last week that he chose the Vineyard as a location because “the population explodes and the look and feel of the Island becomes dramatically different between that three to four-month period of time. And because of that, there’s this organic ticking clock; there’s this limited period of time that our castmates have to go there, to find relationships, and then they’re leaving . . . I find that to be a very interesting dynamic that Martha’s Vineyard has to offer.”
The show will focus on a set of cast members, many of whom will work together at a restaurant and live together in a house. On Thursday, Mr. Broome and 25/7 vice president of productions Yong Yam were on the Island scouting houses.
With news of the show last week came a swift reaction from some Islanders, who took to social media and the Gazette’s website to express their dismay about the idea. Buzz circulated around the Island about who had been contacted to be on the show, with some saying they hoped to be cast.
The show is set to film in May, and the eight one-hour episodes will air on the ABC Family network starting in July, Mr. Broome told the Gazette last week.
Casting will continue Saturday and Sunday in Boston to accomodate those who may summer on the Island but are living off-Island or away at school.
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Should we take bets on what
obShould we take bets on what restaurant's gonna hire these clowns?!
Yeah, I bet people like me
Flav EdgartownYeah, I bet people like me will NOT ever get a chance. It's all about money and ppl like me will never make it!
Can't wait to see which
J VHCan't wait to see which restaurant I'm going to be boycotting.
my bet is the Atlantic with a
sad Edgartownmy bet is the Atlantic with a possible spin-off series set at the Field Club. They are already working on creating a dormitory out of the Chadwick Inn and they certainly have the connections for lots more housing. hopefully, the other restaurants on the Island will have a better sense that what is best for Martha's Vineyard isn't necessarily what fills their wallet.
I have been a summer
julie der Wolff London, EnglandI have been a summer Vineyarder for 77 years. It has been my only permanent "home" as I have moved from pillar to post for many years. I would like to see this whole charade demolished and let the Vineyard keep some respect for my children and grandchildren.
In total agreement cuz
TBC VineyardIn total agreement cuz
Well said. They call this
CarolWell said. They call this entertainment. Shame on The Black Dog. I will buy nothing from the Black Dog nor set foot in there.
Stop your self-entitled
No Island For Old Locals EdgartownStop your self-entitled whining. If they want to make a show here on the island let them. It's their money. It's legal. It's their risk. The vocal minority of insecure "islanders" don't speak for the majority of summer residents, "washashores", tourists, etc. who pay for your schools, police, fire, government, food, clothing and shelter. Shut up!
Amen Mrs. Wolff. Can the
Oger NBAmen Mrs. Wolff. Can the world have just one place remaining that isn't crapped on, littered, destroyed, over-built, denigrated or turned into a cheap strip mall? Boycott this non-sense islanders!
everyone should relax, could
dave binghamton nyeveryone should relax, could be ok.
This is a disaster for the
Paul B EdgartownThis is a disaster for the island in every way shape and form. It has nothing to do with "self-entitled whining", wake up! It is all about explotation and money for a choosen few. I pray that this bombs.
Why do you care who makes
No Island For Old Locals EdgartownWhy do you care who makes money from this venture? Jealous? You know you shouldn't covet. It's not your money. Its their money. They can spend it how they wish. The people who will be paid to be on the show are doing so willingly. How exactly are they being exploited? Are you a socialist?
This sounds like something
Bill Clinton Washington, DCThis sounds like something drying paint will watch and enjoy.
My house is on chappy, so I
mike chappyMy house is on chappy, so I don't care. The rest of the Island is a zoo, TV show or not.
I'm not sure why all the
Bill B. New HampshireI'm not sure why all the locals are so concerned about the reputation of MV. Those of us who have never been there just assume it's full of Hollywood celebrities who have homes they occupy for a few weeks every summer and the occasional presidential vacationer (and his entourage) holed up in some gazillionaire's mansion. You mean it's not? Maybe this will be an opportunity to show the real MV.
My best friend and I already
Michael famiglietti Concord NHMy best friend and I already lived this reality show, moving to edgartown at 18 living upstairs in the news from America for 75 bucks a week. Traveling w only a few bucks n best friends it turned out to be the best decision of our lives. I'm stoked for the show. The vineyard aspired me to the man I am today...well 26 isnt old but a life impact for sure.
It is interesting how the
SSMinnow WTIt is interesting how the vocal minority is so against this show "sullying" our island. I have seen kids break into houses and party out of boredom, underage drug and alcohol use abounds, and let's not overlook the parents who are busy protecting their own "stash" from their kids, and on and on - and yet we worry about a pretty benign "ABC Family" reality show about kids on the Vineyard being filmed here - Maybe it will shed a little light on some of the problems that are very real here - and not just concern ourselves with the possibility of strip malls, a traffic light, or our own little "views" being disturbed ...get a grip!
What is everyone afraid of?
Roz OBWhat is everyone afraid of? The show is airing on abc family so I'm sure it will presented in a tasteful manner. Young kids legally working,living,playing and making friends. It's not like they are doing a documentry on the huge illegal population doing the same thing year round!!!!
I was surprised to see a show
D. I grew up on the island Oak BluffsI was surprised to see a show on the island. What are wash a shores?? In my day we called them "off islander", "some ginks", and "transplants".
Anyway, I have been watching the show, it is tough to follow the show and honestly I don't think it will go into another season. I grew up on the island and after watching the episodes I did, I would have to say that the cast doesn't know a thing about the island or the people who live there year round. The crew should pack up and leave the peaceful island alone.
Also, I did happen to see that the Black Dog restaurant as its dibs in the show, from the clothing to the restaurants, etc. My mom still lives there and I hope this show doesn't create a problem with traveling there for a visit. I wish the cast chose Nantucket.
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