St. louis Teen talent showcase
In the spirit of fostering the emerging talent in the St. Louis Performing Arts community, the Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation is proud to produce and present an adjudicated competition showcasing the splendidly talented teens of the St. Louis Metropolitan area.
The 1st Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Showcase will be held on May 6, 2011 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Students will compete for scholarships and prizes both for themselves and for their schools.
Each Senior High School is invited to select one entry for competition. Participation will be limited to senior high schools falling within within a 50-mile radius of the St. Louis Arch. There are no fees for schools who wish to participate.
All inquiries may be directed to TeenTalentShowcase@foxpacf.org
Guidelines
Current Guidelines for the Competition:
- Each school may select their entry by any means they choose. An adjudicated talent competition is suggested
- Entries may consist of one (1) to six (6) students working together on a cohesive presentation
- Students must be enrolled in grades 9, 10, 11 or 12 during the 2010-11 Academic year
- Students may compete in (but are not limited to) the following performance categories: Singer, Actor, Dancer, Musician, Comedian, Magician, Ventriloquist, Circus Skills performer (i.e. Juggler, Clown, etc.)
- Each entry must perform a minimum of 3 minutes and must not exceed 5 minutes
- Entrants must be available on the posted dates for Preliminary, Semi-Final and Final Competitions as well as the rehearsal dates for Finals
Timeline
September 2010 Detailed Information mailed to schools with an
invitation to participate.
November 1, 2010 Deadline to notify Fox Performing Arts Charitable
Foundation that your school will participate
January 2011 Entry forms will be mailed to participating schools
March 18, 2011 Deadline to submit your school’s entry information
into the competition
April 9, 2011 Preliminary Round competition
April 16, 2011 Semi-final Round competition
May 4 & 5, 2011 Rehearsal for Final Competition
May 6, 2011 Final Round of Competition at the Fabulous Fox
Theatre; Winner announced
Equipment & Personnel
The Producers will provide the following equipment and personnel at all all rounds of competition:
- PA System
- Microphones (up to 6)
- CD/DVD Playback
- Sound Operator
- Piano
- Accompanist
Any additional equipment must be provided by the entrant and at their own expense. Please contact the Foundation in advance to discuss.
The following ONLINE PARTICIPATION FORM may only be completed by a representative from a Senior High School or similar organization who received an INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE by regular mail.
Online Participation Form