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PGES Talent Show

Talent show
Pleasant Grove Talent Show 2025
PARENTS/GUARDIANS MAY SIGN UP HERE.
(Sign-ups are open from November 18 - December 20)
 

Who: Any PGES student may audition. Parental guidance is highly encouraged! Read through this information!

What: Singing, Dancing, Instrument, Karate, Magic, Gymnastics, and much more! On this link, you’ll find dozens of songs that Mr. Newsham already owns as a sing-along AND karaoke version. If you would like to sing, you may use these OR your own.

When:

  • Auditions: Thursday, January 9, or Monday, January 13, or Tuesday, January 14, from dismissal – 5:00 P.M. You will stay after school to audition. Please change into or wear your performance outfit. Be prepared, confident, and entertaining! I will provide a piano, gym mats, chair, music stand, table, if you need them. You may leave after your audition. Parents/Guardians are welcome to watch. No more than 25 acts will be selected for the talent show to keep it at about 1 hour. I will notify all students on Tuesday, January 21, of the final Talent Show roster.
  • The Audition Rating Scale is how I determine the top 25 acts for the Talent Show. Please read it!
  • Practice: Thursday, January 23, from dismissal – 5:00 P.M. for all students selected to participate. You may leave after your practice. Parents/Guardians are welcome to watch.
  • Dress Rehearsal: Tuesday, January 28, from dismissal – 5:00 P.M. for all students selected to participate. Please wear your performance outfit. When not rehearsing, plan on doing homework, reading quietly, or watching respectfully. You may leave after your performance. Parents/Guardians are welcome to watch. Here is the dress rehearsal and final performance order. (link opens after January 23)
  • Performances:
    • Thursday, January 20, 2:15 PM for 3rd, 4th, 5th grade
    • Thursday, January 30, 7:00 PM for family & friends
    • Friday, January 31, 2:15 PM for K, 1st, 2nd grade

Where: PGES Gym for all activities.

Please Note:
  • Each student must limit his/her performance to 3 minutes or less. Please find an appropriate place for your song to end.
  • You ARE allowed to audition in more than one act.
  • If you are singing, you must use an instrumental / karaoke version. I have many kid-friendly tunes to choose from, or you can choose your own. Background vocals are acceptable.
  • You may email me the audio file or send in a CD. Here is Mr. Newsham's karaoke song list. If you send me an Amazon, iTunes store, or YouTube link, please also send in $2 so I can purchase the song for your student.
  • Participation is free!
  • If you have any questions, please ask Mr. Newsham or email newshamj@centergrove.k12.in.us
  • Online sign-ups will close on Friday, December 20 at 10 PM.

I look forward to seeing you at auditions!