NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 5TH ANNUAL YOUTH SINGING COMPETITION

Want to prove to Jackson that you can sing?  Center Stage Jackson – Jackson’s community theatre group - is hosting the Fifth Annual Youth Singing Competition for 13 years old up through 12^th grade on Friday, January 18, 2013 and for young people through 12 years old on Saturday, January 19, 2013.  The competition will be held in the Michigan Theatre of Jackson, 124 N. Mechanic St., Jackson, MI. Performing fee is $20 whether for an individual or a group.  There will be cash prizes for the top performers or acts in each age group!

Participation is on a first come – first serve basis and the number of participants is limited.

The entrance form, guidelines and judging criteria are available online at centerstagejackson.org or call Amie Pierce at 517-769-4802 and have them mailed. But don’t delay! The postmark deadline for entries is Friday, January 11, 2013. Back up CDs may be dropped off at Michigan Theater by Friday, January 11th or a $5 fee will be assessed on the night of the event, however, no application or fees will be accepted at this location. (If all slots are not filled, it may be possible to register at the door for $25.)

Come out to see the show and support our young people!  Admission fee for spectators is $5 with no additional charge for entrants.

Doors open at 6:30 pm and the competition begins at 7:30pm. The purpose of this competition is to have a great time chasing away the winter doldrums while giving students the opportunity to show off their vocal talent.

Master of Ceremonies is Connor Pierce, a junior at Jackson High School. Carly Brake, a sophomore at Lumen Christi and previous winner of the event, will be co-hosting.

Center Stage Jackson is Jackson’s community theatre group.  Formed in 2001 when Jackson Civic Theatre and Clark Lake Players merged, Center Stage Jackson is a non-profit production company dedicated to presenting quality theatrical productions in the Greater Jackson, Michigan area, performing at Jackson Community College, a proud sponsor of CSJ, located at 2111 Emmons Road, Jackson, Michigan, and other venues in the Jackson area.  For more details please visit www.centerstagejackson.org.