What acts are allowed?

All singers, musicians, comedians, gymnasts, dancers, poets, and magicians are welcome to audition. Or perhaps something not listed! Think exciting, unique, and BIG! No acts involving animals, wheels, or other dangerous elements will be allowed. All CUSD safety rules will be observed. If in doubt, ask Mr. Stetler or Mrs. Hudson. Spaces are limited for singers, dancers, and pianists, so be sure to practice!

What about musical accompaniment?

• All recordings must be submitted in one of these ways:

  • Burned onto a CD clearly marked with your name, track number, and start/stop time (for 2 minute time limit).

  • You may also specify a Spotify track with start/stop time indicated on attached documentation (see #7)

• **ATTENTION SINGERS: Recorded accompaniments will not include the words being sung on the recording!  

  • You may not sing along with the recording of another artist performing your selection!! You must use a special accompaniment track for your chosen song OR a “karaoke” version found on Spotify. 

  • Singers using a live pianist for accompaniment must have the adult cleared as a volunteer on campus. Volunteer clearance must be done at least two weeks before auditions to allow for processing.

What needs to be included with my audition form?

• A typed and printed copy of lyrics of all musical selections to be performed or used in a performance must be submitted for approval to the audition with your audition form. 

  • If song lyrics are considered inappropriate, the selection will not be allowed.

• For any comedy act, drama, or magic act: a typed and printed copy of the script must be submitted for approval to the audition with your audition form. 

  • If script content is considered inappropriate, the act will not be allowed.

• If you plan on wearing a special costume, you can submit a photo of it, printed, with your audition form OR wear/bring it to the audition.

What equipment is provided at the talent show?

• Up to 2 microphones with stands if needed

• Music stands if needed

• Stage monitor

• Piano

• If you are playing electric guitar, bring your own amp so it can be mic'd. 

• Acoustic guitars (or other acoustic instruments will be mic'd.

How do I apply for the talent show?

• The application window will open in April. Application forms will be sent to each classroom and will be available for any interested students at that time.

• Auditions will be held IN PERSON, not online, on Wednesday, May 10. Only students who have turned in applications (available in April, due May 5) will be allowed to audition.

• Wisely use your time to prepare your act so you are ready for auditions!

What if I have other questions?

• Contact Joel Stetler at joelstetler@cusd.com or Cori Hudson at coristubbs@cusd.com. 

Important Dates:

• Applications due (with all attached materials) at the Lincoln office no later than 9:00 am on Friday, May 3.

• Auditions will be held in the MPR at 1:30 on Wednesday, May 8. An audition list will be posted that day to indicate times. Auditions will be CLOSED: meaning all acts will wait outside until their name is called. Parents will also wait outside.

• Talent show list will be posted at school on Friday, May 10. Unfortunately, we always have more auditions than time/space available, so if your name is not included, then that means you will not be in the talent show. Please keep practicing for next year, though!

• Dress rehearsal is Wednesday, May 29 at 1:30pm in the MPR. Participants will be notified with more details.

• Talent show date is Friday, June 7th at 9:00am. Participants will be notified with their call time in order to be all set and ready.

Tips for Being Cast in the Talent Show:

• Make sure your audition is performance-ready. This might mean having your words memorized (if speaking or singing).

• Think BIG. It’s a big room with all the kids in the school watching, and you will need to keep their interest and attention.

• Have a grown-up work with you to prepare in the weeks leading up to your audition. You should be practicing every day.

• Keep your audition within the two-minute time limit. If you are using recorded accompaniment music, you need to specify the start/stop time. 

  • For example: “I’ll be using _______ track from Spotify. The link is www.spotify.com/songlink. The start time is 00:00 and the end time is 01:45.”

• Remember: if you are singing and are using an accompaniment track, you MUST be using a “vocal track” or “karaoke” version. If you need help finding this, please reach out to Mr. Stetler or Mrs. Hudson BEFORE audition week. Students will not be allowed to sing along with the original artist recording in the talent show.