Competitors wanted for ‘So You Think Kent Has Talent’ show

Do you want to be known as one of the most talented entertainers in Kent plus win some cash? Then sign up for the first "So You Think Kent Has Talent" competition organized by the Allegro Performing Arts Academy of Kent. Proceeds from the show will benefit Kent Youth and Family Services.

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  • Monday, March 14, 2011 4:30pm
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Competitors are wanted for the first 'So You Think Kent Has Talent' show on May 21 at the Kent-Meridian High School Performing Arts Center.

Competitors are wanted for the first 'So You Think Kent Has Talent' show on May 21 at the Kent-Meridian High School Performing Arts Center.

Do you want to be known as one of the most talented entertainers in Kent plus win some cash?

Then sign up for the first “So You Think Kent Has Talent” competition organized by the Allegro Performing Arts Academy of Kent. Proceeds from the show will benefit Kent Youth and Family Services.

The preliminary qualification round is at 3 p.m. May 7 at the Allegro Performing Arts Academy, 1209 Central Ave. S.

The finals are at 6:30 p.m. May 21 at the Kent-Meridian High School Performing Arts Center, 10020 S.E. 256th St. Tickets are $10 for the finals.

The talent contest has three age categories:

Youth (12 and younger), Teen (13-19) and Adult (20 and older). There are large cash prizes thanks to the generosity of local businesses. All types of talent are welcome to participate.

The preliminary qualifications will narrow the contestants down to five acts per age division. The 15 finalists will perform at the May 21 showcase and will compete for the Grand Prize amount of $1,000. Other cash prizes are as follows: First place in each age division earns $500, second place $250 and third place $100.

Judges for both the preliminary qualification and the final competition are leaders in the Kent community that are associated with the performing arts.

Winners of each age category and the Grand Prize winner will perform at Kent Cornucopia Days and participate in a float in the Kent Cornucopia Parade.

Register at www.allegrodance.com or call the Allegro Performing Arts Academy at 253-813-9630.

 


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