By Susan Dickson
Staff Writer
Carrboro is still in the running to become the setting for Lovetown USA, a new reality dating show produced by the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) and the BBC, and producers are coming to town on Friday to see just what our little town is all about.
The show seeks to guide singles on the quest for love over a 30-day period, while examining the effects it can have on an American community. Producers are looking for a storybook, picturesque town with a population of about 15,000 and a strong sense of community to serve as the setting for the show, and Carrboro is among the finalists under consideration.
Producers will conduct a town photo shoot on Friday at 3 p.m. at the Town Commons, and all residents are encouraged to take part.
“We want to fill it up with Carrboro spirit. We want to see hoopers and dancers and musicians,†said Annette Stone, Carrboro’s economic development director.
Stone said producers will also interview existing couples on Friday about what it means to be in love in Carrboro, and she’s hoping to find the oldest couple in Carrboro to take part.
Filming kicked off last week at various locations throughout Carrboro. Richard Jaimeyfield of Dogwood Productions and Rachel Hazlett of Arcate Media produced a film about Carrboro including interviews with applicants to the show, which they submitted to producers on Monday.
They must’ve liked what they saw, because they’re coming to town to see it for themselves.
Check out Carrboro’s Lovetown video online at vimeo.com/32120178