Saturday Club to Present Main Line Talent Show

The following was provided to Patch:

The Saturday Club is pleased to announce the second annual Main Line Talent Show™, an exciting talent competition for children aged 8 to 18 in the Greater Philadelphia region. A family-oriented contest aimed at individuals and families with an interest in entering the entertainment industry as well as those with a special interest in showcasing their talents, the Main Line Talent Show™ will be held on April 25, 2015 at The Rotwitt Theater at McShain Performing Arts Center at Rosemont College in Rosemont, PA. The event is presented by MetroKids magazine and produced by The Saturday Club. Proceeds will benefit The Saturday Club and its Children’s Charity Fund.

Boys and girls from across the Greater Philadelphia region will compete in a variety of talent categories including dance, vocals, instrumental music, and select others in two age groups (8 to 12 and 13 to 18). Interested contestants should complete an application (available on the event website at www.mainlinetalentshow.org) and supporting documentation by November 30, 2014. Following a review of all applications, selected contestants will be invited to audition in person in January, 2015 before a panel of independent judges from the music, dance and entertainment fields.

The audition judges will select finalists from each age group based on talent and ability, creativity and originality, enthusiasm, stage presence and charisma, and appearance and costumes, to compete in the event finals on April 25. Finals judges are expected to include East- and West Coast casting directors, dance and music experts and local celebrities. Winners will be selected from each age group. Grand Prize winners will receive $500 and participate in a photo session with MetroKids magazine and be featured on the magazine’s cover in late 2015. Second Prize winners will receive $200 and Third Prize winners will receive $100.

The Saturday Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit women’s volunteer and philanthropic organization. From 2003 through 2011, The Saturday Club presented The American Girl Fashion Show®, raising over $800,000 for The Saturday Club Children’s Charity Fund and its beneficiaries. The organization will draw on that expertise for the Main Line Talent Show™, which is poised to become an annual tradition for The Saturday Club and the Greater Philadelphia region.

Presenting sponsor MetroKids is a multimedia resource for parents living in the greater Delaware Valley. MetroKids magazine has served the community since 1990 with the region’s leading calendar of family-friendly events, parenting articles and information. MetroKids.com features additional content including child-focused camp, day care, party and special needs directories. Other MetroKids publications include the Family Find-It Book, a guide to area attractions, service providers and community resources; SpecialKids®, a resource guide for families of children with special needs; and Educator’s Edition, a directory of field trips, assemblies and school enrichment programs.

“The Saturday Club is excited to bring the Main Line Talent Show™ to the Greater Philadelphia region for a second year, giving another group of local children an opportunity to compete on a huge stage before high profile casting directors and local celebrities, to benefit some very worthy causes through our Children’s Charity Fund” said Megan Hope, president of The Saturday Club. “We are proud to have MetroKids on board as our presenting sponsor again this year and cannot wait for the entire Greater Philadelphia region to see the incredible talents of our local children.”

Complete rules and regulations, as well as applications and sponsorship information, can be found on the event website at www.mainlinetalentshow.org. Information on tickets for the event finals will be available in early 2015.