diff --git a/src/java/com/threerings/parlor/media/ScoreAnimation.java b/src/java/com/threerings/parlor/media/ScoreAnimation.java
index cb6d2169..982e988f 100644
--- a/src/java/com/threerings/parlor/media/ScoreAnimation.java
+++ b/src/java/com/threerings/parlor/media/ScoreAnimation.java
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ public class ScoreAnimation extends FloatingTextAnimation
      */
     public static Label createLabel (String score, Color c, Font font, MediaPanel host)
     {
-        return createLabel(score, c, font, host);
+        return createLabel(score, c, font, (Component)host);
     }
 
     /**