The Ames School Talent Show is BACK LIVE! Mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 11. There will be afternoon and evening performances.

Auditions will be held on Wednesday, April 6 at 3 p.m. in the Ames gym.
Can you play an instrument?
Are you a dancer?
Do you like to sing?
Is magic your thing?
Would you like to be an announcer?
See how production is put on by being a member of the stage crew (5th graders only)!
Acts should be a maximum of 1 minute 30 seconds.

To audition, complete the Google form by Friday, April 1. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpJhwLOhB8IF4eHwqYnTetA8knBoAEfvLNDph_Aq-iCbJsyQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Students choose from the following options: Performer (all ages), Announcer (3rd/4th/5th), Stage Crew (5th only)

Students cannot do more than 1 act.  (This does NOT include a Teacher Organized Act).

Dance routines, gymnastic routines, skits, instrumental acts, comedy routines, poetry readings, karate routines (without weapons), singing, magic acts are all examples of acceptable performances.  Lip-synching is not permitted.  If you have questions about the appropriateness of an act, please contact Tia Sherman at [email protected].

If music is required for an act, it will need to be edited to 1 minute and 30 seconds.  All music is due on the day of the audition. Music can be emailed to Tia Sherman or you may bring a device to plug in to play.

When auditioning, acts should be well-prepared. Acts may not be changed at dress rehearsal and/or the night of the performance.  The auditioned act is the act that is performed in the talent show.

When auditioning, students will need to describe their costume.  All costumes should be appropriate for school. Costumes need not be worn to audition.

When auditioning, students will need to describe any equipment and/or props needed for their act.

Important Dates
Friday, April: Tryout Registration Google Form due
Wednesday, April 6: Talent Show Auditions- Ames gym at 3:00pm
Monday, May 9: Dress Rehearsal- Ames gym at 3:00pm
Wednesday, May 11: Afternoon Show- 1:15pm/Evening Show- 6:30pm (arrive at 6pm)

Parent Volunteers: Parent help is needed in order to run the show. Help is needed with auditions, dress rehearsals, performance day/night and creating the program. Please email Tia Sherman if you are interested in volunteering.

Questions? Contact Tia Sherman at [email protected].

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