TALENT AMERICA REGIONAL COMPETITIONS

Judging is based on acting ability, projection, believability, marketability, confidence, delivery technique and casting potential.

Category Descriptions:

Commercial: script should focus on commercial products, food, home and office products. Preferably no costumes, or large accessories. Commercial copy should be committed to memory

Comedic Monologue: material selection is at contestants’ discretion…A form of dramatic entertainment, comedic solo, or a prolonged humorous talk by a single speaker. Monologue should be committed to memory

Dramatic Monologue: material selection is at contestants’ discretion…A form in which a single character, addressing a silent auditor at a critical moment, reveals himself or herself and the dramatic situation.  Monologue should be committed to memory

Scene (2 or 3 people ages 6 and up) material selection is at contestants discretion, scene should be age appropriate, scene should be committed to memory, Props acceptable.

Television Host: script will be provided to contestants prior to competition by Talent America Area Director and staff. Host will be introducing a new show, possibly fictional, ie: reality show, game show, competition show, sporting event.  It is preferred script be committed to memory, BUT a hand held script is allowed.

Voice Over: actor will be seen in video performing their voice over acting script, but will only be judged on what is HEARD not seen.

VO Character:  actor will perform a "character" voice(s) showcasing their voice and acting abilities. Judges will judge what they HEAR and not what they see.
TIME LIMITS  

Solo: 2:30 

Duo/Trio: 2:45

Small Group: 3:00

Large Group: 3:30

Small Production: 4:00

Large Production: 4:30

Judging is based on technique, execution, costuming, musical interpretation, originality, synchronization/timing, stage presence, and overall impression.

Category Descriptions:

Acrobatics/Gymnastics: consists of tumbling movements incorporated to music

Ballet/Pointe:   consists of ballet or pointe technique, must include classical steps & movement.                          

Hip-Hop:  consists of fusion, street, funk, MTV style movements, no obscenities in music allowed

Jazz:  consists of jazz technique utilizing up tempo music 

Lyrical/Contemporary:  consists of jazz, ballet technique, interpretative movement, demonstrating strength, control & lyric interpretation

Musical Theatre/Song & Dance:  For Musical Theatre: consists of Broadway/theatre style movements, For Song & Dance: dance movements and vocal performance, track must NOT have lead vocals, but background tracks are OK.

Open:  consists of all other dance/movement categories, ie: folkloric/ethnic, modern, lip sync, etc…

Tap: consists of tap technique, classic, contemporary, stomp, etc...must wear tap shoes
TIME LIMITS

Solo: 2:30 

Duo/Trio: 2:45

Small Group: 3:00

Large Group: 3:30

Small Production: 4:00

Large Production: 4:30

Judging is based on entertainment factor, technique, artistry, skill, delivery, musicality and commercial appeal.

Category Descriptions:

Brass: contestant must play a brass instrument, ie: trumpet, tuba, french horn, trombone,

Keyboard/Piano Instrumentalist:  contestant must play an 88 weighted key keyboard.

Percussionist: contestant must play either Drums, bongos, or cajon.

String Instrumentalist: contestant must play either Guitar, violin, cello, or banjo, 

Wind Instrumentalist:  contestant plays either   Woodwind instruments (recorders, flutes, oboes, clarinets, saxophones, and bassoons)

Musician's Choice: contestant plays the instrument(s) of their choice

INSTRUMENTAL TIME LIMITS:  

Solo: 2:00  

Duo/Trio: 2:30   

Small Group: 3:00   

Large Group: 3: 00   

Small Production: 3:00    

Large Production: 3:00

Extended Time 1: 4:00

Extended Time 2: 5:00 

Judging is based on clarity, connection, originality, photogenicness, commercial appeal and overall impression.

FEMALE PRINT

Open to all Contestants-

6 Category Descriptions:

Beauty Print:  all ages, this is a color headshot that showcases the model with superb makeup

Catalog Print: all ages, full length color picture showcasing the outfit 

Commercial Print: all ages, color picture must be with a product

Editorial Print: ages 15 & up, 5’8”& up, size 0-6,

Fitness Print:  all ages, color picture showcasing the body in workout wear, a physique shot

Head Shot: all ages, color headshot showcasing talent

MALE PRINT

Open to all Contestants-

Pre-qualifying not required

5 Category Descriptions: 

Catalog Print: all ages, full length color picture showcasing the outfit

Commercial Print: all ages, color picture must be with a product

Editorial Print: ages 15 & up, 6’ & up,

Fitness Print: ages 15 & up, color picture showcasing the body in workout wear, a physique shot

Head Shot: all ages, color headshot showcasing talent

 FEMALE RUNWAY MODEL DIVISION

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Judging is based on confidence, grace, poise, physique, posture, marketability, connection to the audience and overall presentation. Models clothing choices should portray the contestant’s personal sense of style and fashion.

Category Descriptions

Casual:  model will showcase casual wear or sportswear, while walking, turning and posing.         

Petite Casual: ages 15 & up, 5’2”-5’6”, size 0-4 model will showcase casual wear or sportswear, while walking, turning and posing.  

Full Figure Casual:  ages 18 & up, 5’6” & up, size 10-14 model will showcase casual wear or sportswear, while walking, turning and posing.

Formal:  model will showcase dressy or formal wear, while walking, turning and posing. Short or long dresses are allowed.   

Petite Formal: ages 15 & up, 5’2”-5’6”, size 0-4 model will showcase dressy or formal wear, while walking, turning and posing. Short or long dresses are allowed.                                

Full Figure Formal:  ages 18 & up, 5’6” & up, size 10-14 model will showcase dressy or formal wear, while walking, turning and posing. Short or long dresses are allowed.

TIME LIMITS  2:30 
Music for ALL MODEL Divisions will be supplied by the PERFORMER/MODEL

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MALE RUNWAY MODEL DIVISION

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Judging is based on masculine style, marketability, ability to display their character, physical attributes, style and self-confidence and stage presence. A lean, well-proportioned, physically fit, toned and healthy looking body is the look that is wanted.

Category Descriptions

Casual:  model will showcase casual wear or sportswear, while walking, turning and posing.

Formal:   model will showcase dressy or formalwear, while walking, turning and posing. Suit, Tuxedo or Business attire are suggested.        

TIME LIMITS  2:30 
Music for ALL MODEL Divisions will be supplied by the PERFORMER/MODEL

Judging is based on entertainment factor, technique, artistry, skill, delivery, musicality and commercial appeal.

Category Descriptions:

Comedy:  an entertainer whose act is designed to make an audience laugh. Cue cards and notes prohibited

Magic: contestant entertains by apparently influencing events mysteriously by slight of hand or illusions, not allowed: fire, dangerous , chainsaws, knives and swords at Talent America discretion. This category is open to soloists, duo/trios and groups and will be judged together as ONE category regardless of number of members in the performance

Novelty: any other type of talent/act/performance that does not fit any other Talent America division and or category. This category is open to soloists, duo/trios and groups 

Ventriloquist: contestant speaks or utter sounds so that they seem to come from somewhere else, especially an entertainer who makes their voice appear to come from a dummy of a person or animal.

TIME LIMITS

Solo: 2:30 

Duo/Trio: 2:45

Small Group: 3:00

Large Group: 3:30

Small Production: 4:00

Large Production: 4:30 

 Judging is based on vocal quality, tonality, musical skills, delivery, confidence, musicality, lyrical interpretation, and star quality.
Costuming is optional. Microphone(s) provided.

Category Descriptions:

Broadway/Classical: contestant must perform either a Broadway, Off Broadway or Theatre show tune or a classical/operatic style song.

Country: contestant must perform a traditional, or contemporary country style song. Song may be original, but will be judged on VOCAL performance NOT on songwriting. Contestants may sing a capella, accompany themselves or sing to a music track without lead vocals and preferably without background vocals.

Hip-Hop/Rap: contestant must perform a song consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted. No obscene lyrics allowed.  Song may be original, but will be judged on VOCAL performance NOT on songwriting. Contestants may sing a capella, accompany themselves or sing to a music track without lead vocals and preferably without background vocals. 

Inspirational/Gospel: contestant must perform a song lyrically focused on matters concerned with the Christian faith or referencing lyrics of a Christian nature. Song may be original, but will be judged on VOCAL performance NOT on songwriting. Contestants may sing a capella, accompany themselves or sing to a music track without lead vocals and preferably without background vocals.

Pop: contestant must perform a Popular song.  Song may be original, but will be judged on VOCAL performance NOT on songwriting. Contestants may sing a capella, accompany themselves or sing to a music track without lead vocals and preferably without background vocals.

R&B/Jazz: also known as Rhythm and blues. Contestant must perform an urbane, rocking, jazz based music with a heavy, insistent beat. or a classic jazz style song.  Song may be original, but will be judged on VOCAL performance NOT on songwriting. Contestants may sing a capella, accompany themselves or sing to a music track without lead vocals and preferably without background vocals.

Rock: also known as rock & roll. Contestant must perform a rock song.  Song may be original, but will be judged on VOCAL performance NOT on songwriting. Contestants may sing a capella, accompany themselves or sing to a music track without lead vocals and preferably without background vocals.

TIME LIMITS

Solo: 2:30 

Duo/Trio: 2:45

Small Group: 3:00

Large Group: 3:30

Small Production: 4:00

Large Production: 4:30

Make sure song choice is age appropriate and meets judging criteria. Select songs that showcase performers voice.