How Can I Get Involved?

 

Both solo and group acts may audition. The best acts will win cash prizes; first place $500, second place $400, third place $300, fourth place $200, and a Star Award certificate, winning $100. All performers will receive $50. Winners will also receive a professional demo recording at a local recording studio, professional dance lessons, and other professional coaching appropriate to their performance art.

 

The top performers will be invited to callbacks, which will take place on June 25 and the final cast list will be released shortly thereafter. Coaching sessions for cast members will take place starting on July 23 with rehearsals beginning August 2nd. Show date is Saturday, August 14th at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Auditorium at 7 p.m.

 

 

"After two weeks of rehearsals, we'll present a first-rate, ninety minute variety show that will be fabulous," says Coach and Mentor Ben Zylman

Who can audition?

 

"Any teen that has talent! Whether it's singing, playing an instrument, dancing, comedy, juggling or even a magic act, you're invited to audition. After two weeks of rehearsals, we'll present a first-rate, ninety minute variety show that will be fabulous," said Ben Zylman, United Teens Talent Show Director and a noted Kalamazoo actor and director. "It is a wonderful event. Last year's show was terrific and I had a great time working with these performers. It is like no other in this area."

 

Call (269) 384-0838 for more information.

 

Audition Information

 

Auditions each begin at 4pm, and are provided on a first come, first served basis. The 2010 final show will be held at the Civic Theatre Auditorium on August 14th, 2009, at 7pm. (Tickets are required for entry, but are available at no charge by calling 384.0838.)

 

Auditions Dates

 

  • Monday, June 14, New Horizon Learning Center, 2708 Heatherdowns Ln (off Gull Rd)
  • Tuesday, June 15, Douglas Community Center or Boys and Girls Club, 1000 W. Paterson St
  • Wednesday, June 16, Portage Public Library, 300 Library Ln, Portage
  • Thursday, June 17, Eastside Neighborhood Association. 1301 E. Main St
  • Friday, June 18, Comstock Community Center, 6330 King Hwy
  • Callbacks, June 25

 

Click here to download your audition form. You may print this, fill it out, and bring it with you to auditions.

 

United Teen Talent is organized by the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo, and supported by the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation and the Junior League of Kalamazoo.