We're excited about the potential opportunity for you to showcase your talent at the Black Expo on Saturday, March 9th, 2024 at the Charleston Area Convention Center!
Up to three finalists in each category (Dance, Drama, & Vocal) will be chosen to perform on the entertainment stage at the Black Expo. One participant in each category will recieve a cash prize of $250.00. All finalists will receive mentoring sessions from professional artists in thier talent field as well as an opportunity for future performances in affiliation with The ZD Experience.
The showcase is open to youth in the Tri-County area ages 12-17.
Talents include solo singing, dancing, and acting only. Groups will not be included in this showcase.
You must submit a completed and signed Participation Form to be elgible for the Showcase. To complete your form, click the NEXT BUTTON at the bottom of the page once all information on this page has been read and understood.
All participants must have written consent from a parent or Legal Guardian. This can be found at the bottom of the Participation Form.
If selected for the Rising Stars Showcase, you must be available all day (10am-5pm) on 3/9/24 until additional day of scheduling is released.
AUDITION INFORMATION
Drama Submissions must include a 90 second monologue. Your monologue may be original or taken from another source.
Dance Submissions must include a 90 second choreographed routine to a high-quality recorded piece of music.
Vocal Submissions must showcase a 90 second performance with either live instrumentation or an instrumental track, ensuring clear audibility of the voice.
Absolutely no profanity or insensitive subjects will be permitted. Video submissions that contain such content will not be eligible.
Attire must be appropriate for all age groups in your video and if you are chosen to perform. This is a community event.
All submissions will be screened by a member, or members, of The ZD Experience and/or the Black Expo to ensure that they are appropriate. In all cases, the decision by a member or members to withdraw or not allow a performer to be entered in the Showcase will not be open to discussion.
Deadline to submit an audition for the Black Expo Rising Stars Youth Showcase is Thursday, March 1st at 5:00pm. NO applications will be accepted after this date.
CLICK NEXT TO COMPLETE THE PARTICIPATION FORM!!!!!!