Whats good Everyone?!! Lots has been going on in the small county of Norfolk which as of late, doesn't seem so small. I've been lucky enough to get involved in the local theatre as a breakdancing/ movement teacher. The heavy hitters in the Norfolk County Theatre Arts Scene have joined forces to bring Ontario’s South Coast the “talent showcase” of the century.
The project is the brainchild of David Kent, General Director of Simcoe’s Young Theatre Players and longtime fixture of the arts community in Norfolk. Says Kent, “We are lucky to have a very rich arts scene in our county. With five theatres working collaboratively, the outcome will be quite the spectacle. There is so much talent!”
Representing official Grand Champion Sponsor, the Simcoe Reformer, Sue Downs adds, “I’ve always wanted to be involved with a competition like this. The Simcoe Reformer is delighted to be a part of this powerhouse team.” The team includes: Simcoe Little Theatre, Waterford’s Old Town Hall, the Lighthouse Festival Theatre in Port Dover, the Backstage Capitol in Delhi and Simcoe’s Young Theatre Players.
Preliminary auditions will be held at each of the 5 participating theatres over four weekends in September, and will result in a Live Stage Show scheduled for Saturday, October 20th at the Simcoe Composite School Lions Auditorium. “It will be a wonderful opportunity to present various types of talent that might be ‘hidden’ within our County borders,” says Kent. He adds, “Like the reality TV shows, auditions are open to anyone and everyone in Norfolk. All types of talent are welcome!” 32 finalists will be chosen to stage their act in the October show.
The culminating Live Stage Show will not disappoint! Norfolk Has Talent judges are planned to include; Cal Dodd -- a Port Dover native and film and television star -- along with So You Think You Can Dance Canada’s 2011 winner, Jordan Clark and Theo Tams from Coaldale, Alberta winner of the 2008 Canada's Got Talent.
“And here’s a little teaser: We’re adding some exciting elements to the final show, not the least of which is a possible opening performance by a guest celebrity artist!” says Kent. “To keep up to date on all the NHT news, I encourage folks to watch the NHT website, Simcoe Reformer and other local news.”
The project is the brainchild of David Kent, General Director of Simcoe’s Young Theatre Players and longtime fixture of the arts community in Norfolk. Says Kent, “We are lucky to have a very rich arts scene in our county. With five theatres working collaboratively, the outcome will be quite the spectacle. There is so much talent!”
Representing official Grand Champion Sponsor, the Simcoe Reformer, Sue Downs adds, “I’ve always wanted to be involved with a competition like this. The Simcoe Reformer is delighted to be a part of this powerhouse team.” The team includes: Simcoe Little Theatre, Waterford’s Old Town Hall, the Lighthouse Festival Theatre in Port Dover, the Backstage Capitol in Delhi and Simcoe’s Young Theatre Players.
Preliminary auditions will be held at each of the 5 participating theatres over four weekends in September, and will result in a Live Stage Show scheduled for Saturday, October 20th at the Simcoe Composite School Lions Auditorium. “It will be a wonderful opportunity to present various types of talent that might be ‘hidden’ within our County borders,” says Kent. He adds, “Like the reality TV shows, auditions are open to anyone and everyone in Norfolk. All types of talent are welcome!” 32 finalists will be chosen to stage their act in the October show.
The culminating Live Stage Show will not disappoint! Norfolk Has Talent judges are planned to include; Cal Dodd -- a Port Dover native and film and television star -- along with So You Think You Can Dance Canada’s 2011 winner, Jordan Clark and Theo Tams from Coaldale, Alberta winner of the 2008 Canada's Got Talent.
“And here’s a little teaser: We’re adding some exciting elements to the final show, not the least of which is a possible opening performance by a guest celebrity artist!” says Kent. “To keep up to date on all the NHT news, I encourage folks to watch the NHT website, Simcoe Reformer and other local news.”