TESTING TICKETS

For questions, please contact Portia Washington @ nbempire04@gmail.com or email: Info@mlksanford.org.

Talent will be judged on the following criteria: A) Poise (confidence, covers mistakes, etc.) = 10 points; B) Physical Appear- ance (neatness, costuming) = 10 points; C) Stage Presence (audience appeal, smile, etc.) = 10 points; D) Overall Impres- sion = 20 points; E) Talent (musicianship, ability) = 50 points. Total Overall Points = 100 points.

The following awards will be presented in each age division of the Talent Show: 1st Place Trophy, 2nd Placed Trophy, 3rd Place Trophy

Introduction... Contestants - Please bring a brief, clearly written introduction card to the performance with your name, age, a little bit about you - and what you are performing, name of song. The emcee will use this to introduce you to the audience.

Contestants to appear during the festival must report to stage area 30 minutes prior to the start of the talent show. Make sure you check in with the person in charge. Make sure to give your CD to the sound booth.

Talent Competition Rules and Regulations

1. Acts will be allotted no more than FIVE (5) MINUTES to perform.
2. Acts will be PENALIZED if time is exceeded.
3. Participants may only perform ONE time during the show. Any participant who participates in more than one performance will disqualify Both acts.
4. NO profanity or vulgar lyrics in any vocal performance or dance music. This is a family show!!!
5. NO nudity allowed! Keep attire at a respectable and tasteful level.
6. NO alcohol, tobacco, or drug advertisements are to be shown on any clothing.
7. NO pyrotechnics, open flames or any other dangerous additions.

NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE TO THESE RULES! RULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE TALENT COMPETITION ORGANIZERS.