Deadline Extended for Center Stage Auditions - Submissions Now Close April 21
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (April 11, 2024) – Turnstone is seeking local talent to participate in their annual variety show fundraiser, Center Stage: Fort Wayne's Premier Talent Show. The event is scheduled to take place on June 13, 2024, at The Clyde Theatre. The deadline for talent submissions has been extended to April 21.
This inclusive talent show is for people of all abilities to perform on stage and compete to win the grand prize of $5,000. Previous winners include break-dancer Sockie Phommachanh and Funk/Fusion Band Los Galaxy. Those interested in submitting an audition should record a video of themselves performing their talent and submit it online before the deadline.
All talents are welcome and people of all abilities and ages are encouraged to show off their skills! Turnstone is interested in all talents - no matter how unique - to audition. Comedians, magicians, dancers, musicians, jugglers, live painters, spoken word poets, and beyond are welcome!
A Selection Committee will contact you about your entry status on May 1, 2024. All final acts will have the opportunity to perform on stage at The Clyde Theatre on June 13. The winner will receive a $5,000 cash prize.
Turnstone Center believes in a people-first approach to empowerment and celebrating talent-first opportunities. "Center Stage" is an inclusive talent experience in our community, elevating talent and performing arts for all people with and without disabilities.
"We are proud to host Center Stage at The Clyde Theatre for the third year in a row! This show is a one-of-a-kind event bringing together our community to celebrate the diverse talents and abilities of all people in the Greater Fort Wayne area," said Rena Shown, Turnstone's Chief of Development and Strategic Partnerships.
This fundraiser benefitting Turnstone will be held on Thursday, June 13. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for the show will go on sale May 1.
Center Stage 2024 is sponsored in part by The Surack Family Foundation, The Clyde Theatre powered by Sweetwater, Steel Dynamics, Inc., and Sweetwater.
For more information, visit turnstone.org/centerstage. If you have any questions, contact us via email at [email protected] or call (260) 483-2100.