Turtle Days Sixth Annual Talent Show
Robin R. Plasterer
Coordinator
239 W. Whitley St.
Churubusco, IN 46723
Cell (260) 609-0146
(260) 693-6257 E-mail _ rrickandrobin@aol.com

Hi Everybody!! You are invited to enter the Turtle Days Sixth Annual Talent Show. There are a lot of changes in this year's show.

Changes in '03
First of all, the children and pre-teen show is on WEDNESDAY this year. The Teen and Adult show is on still on Friday. There are two categories each night - VOCAL AND NON-VOCAL. If you sing you will be in vocal (even if you dance and sing). If you don't sing (i.e. dance, karate, etc.) you will be in non-vocal. Plus we are separating the age groups a bit. In Wednesday's show the age groups are as follows: 0-5 years old; 6 to 10 years old; and 11 to 14 years old. On Friday night the age groups are as follows: 15 to 18 years old; 19 to 54 years old and 55 and up.

The biggest change however is the sign-up. There is no deadline. The first 20 performers (for each show) signed up are in. After that, performers will be put in a waiting list. So sign up today for the show. It really doesn't matter what song you will sing at this time. Just sign up. You will be e-mailed or called. In the past we have had too many people wait until the last minute to sign up and we simply cannot plan a 2-hour show this way. Check-in for the talent shows on the day of the show is only from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. The talent shows begin at 7:30 p.m.

Keep in mind that entry forms will be posted in area newspapers. You are getting this invitation first because you were in a show previously. Once it hits the press there is no guarantee that you will be in this year. So send your form in today or e-mail your entry to me as soon as possible. As you know, both shows fill up fast - don't delay.

There is no deadline to sign-up. It's first come-first serve.   So sign up today!

Turtle Days '03 is June 18 to 21. The Children's Talent Show is on Wednesday and the Adult's Show is on Friday. A Christian Tent Jam is on Thursday.

Rules:
No one is allowed to be in two acts. One act per person.
No immediate family members of the Turtle Days Board of Directors are allowed to compete.
Anyone with talent can enter, whether it be singing, dancing, comedy or standing on your head while juggling with your feet is invited to take part in what has become one of the most popular events of Turtle Days.

It's easy to enter - Just fill out the enclosed form and send, give, etc. to Robin R. Plasterer, 239 West Whitley Street, Churubusco, IN 46723. You can fax your entry to The Post & Mail Newspaper (260) 244-7598. E-mail your entry to rrickandrobin@aol.com. Just be sure to include all of the information needed (see the bottom of this letter).


Details:
1. Performers must provide their own music, accompaniment track, etc. Denny's Music is, once again, providing sound and lights and can play cassettes and CDs. No karaoke is available.
2. The stage size is approximately 20' by 16'.
3. Each act gets a total of five minutes, including set-up.
4. Twelve Prizes will be awarded in two categories: VOCAL AND NON-VOCAL in the following age groups - Wednesday Night: A. 0 to 5 years old; B. 6 to 10 years old; and C. 11 to 14 years old. Friday Night: A. 15 to 18 years old; B. 19 to 54; C. 55 and up.
5. Children ages 0-14 perform on Wednesday, June 18 and Teens and Adults ages 15 to 101 perform on Friday, June 20.
6. Each act can attain up to 40 points. The categories are: 1. Enthusiasm 2. Charisma 3. Crowd Appeal. 4. Performance Quality.
7. There are, at least, three judges, two with musical backgrounds.
8. One act per person. Because of the number of people wanting to be in this we must make this limit.
9. The only restrooms available at Turtle Days are port-a-potties. You may want to arrive in costume.
10. No lip syncing or singing with original artists (Except for the 0-5-year old category.)
11. Hurry and sign up. Only the first 20 performers for each night will be in the show. All others will be put on a waiting list for possible cancellations.
12. Check-in on the day of the show is from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. only with the show beginning at 7:30 p.m.
13. This year's theme is "Oscar Cooks".

Cut here and return A.S.A.P. to Robin R. Plasterer, 239 West Whitley St., Churubusco, IN 46723, e-mail to rrickandrobin@aol.com or fax to (260) 244-7598.

Group or Act Name_______________________________________________
Contact Name_______________________________________________
Phone_______________________
E-mail_______________________________________________
Mailing Address_______________________________________________
City____________________________ State____________ Zip_____
Tell me a little about yourself:
Awards you've won_______________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________
Other Talent Shows (including this one) how many times or years? _______________________________________________________
Job Title or grade in school (for 2003-2004) (Name the school too) _______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
Age_________ Birth date (D/M/Y) ______________ Male_________ Female______
Check which one applies?
Vocal____________________ Non-Vocal_________________________
Number of microphones needed_____________________________

You can also submit your talent show entry by logging onto http://turtledays.whitleynet.org
Hope to hear from you soon!! Remember, this year is first-come, first serve.
Only the first 20 performers will be accepted.

Robin R. Plasterer