‘America’s Got Talent’ comes to Western Washington

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  • Tuesday, April 14, 2009 2:02pm
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Feeling talented? Now is your chance to see if you are.

“America’s Got Talent,” NBC’s hit series from “American Idol” producers FremantleMedia North America and Simon Cowell’s SYCO Television, is coming to the Pacific Northwest for the first time. In the entourage will be new host Nick Cannon and judges David Hasselhoff, Piers Morgan and Sharon Osbourne, embarking on a nationwide search for the hottest and most unique performers from across the country to appear and compete in Season Four of the hit talent competition series.

“Producers will be looking for talent from the Seattle, Tacoma and surrounding areas to strut and perform on-stage in the hopes of winning America’s hearts and the million-dollar prize.”

Acts of all kinds (musicians, contortionists, comedians, impressionist, jugglers, dance crews, animal acts, magicians and singers and everything in between) and from all walks of life are encouraged to try out.

Open to any talent of any age, “America’s Got Talent” offers a unique chance for anyone to perform on a nationwide variety show. Contestants are encouraged to pre-register at www.AGTauditions.com. By pre-registering, contestants will be kept up-to-date with the most current information. The open call dates/times are as follows:

Date: Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26

Time: Auditions begin at 8 a.m.

Location: Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center

1500 Broadway

Tacoma, WA 98402

**In addition to the open calls, “America’s Got Talent” will be taping a show on April 29 in Tacoma. Tickets are currently available online at www.ocatv.com or www.nbc.com/Americas_Got_Talent


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