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McCallum Opens Doors for 2013 'Open Call'

Local talent showcase to award cash prizes to top entertainers.

The McCallum Theatre is looking for local entertainers as part of the 2013 "Open Call" competition.

This Valley-wide competition, now in it's 15th year, is a perfect opportunity to showcase your talent! If you sing, dance, play an instrument, juggle, perform magic, comedy or any other self-contained novelty act, here’s your chance to perform at the renowned McCallum Theatre and work with a talented cast of local performers and a professional artistic and production team.

There is no cost to enter Open Call. You must be at least 8 years of age and reside within a 45 mile radius of the McCallum. The deadline to submit your materials is December 3, 2012. 

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Cash prizes will be awarded to the grand prize ($1,500), 2nd place ($750) and audience choice ($750) award winners.

Finalists will appear on stage at the McCallum Theatre in four performances. At the 7pm performance on Thursday, April 18 and Friday, April 19 and the 2pm performance on Saturday, April 20, the audience will participate by voting. Audience votes will carry the weight of one judge’s vote into the final performance at 7pm on Saturday, April 20, 2013 where winners will be announced.

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For more information, please contact Production Manager Joanna Fookes at 760-346-6505, extension 142 or click here.    

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