38^th Annual
Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival
April 3 - 5, 2009

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Talent Show Rules & Information

• Participants may enter in each category in their appropriate age division only ONCE.  An entrant may appear on stage a total of three times; however, at least one appearance must be with a group.  Example: a participant may enter as a soloist in the Dance category AND as a soloist in the Vocal or Variety category.  She/he may also enter as a member of a group act.  Participants may not enter two solos in the same category, i.e. two Vocal solos.  If you have any questions about this requirement, please see the Talent Show Coordinator for clarification.

• Entry Fees are as follows - $10.00 per soloist and $5.00 per group member.

•  Every performer will be awarded a medal for his/her participation in this event.

• Participants are expected to be at the Ponchatoula Junior High School auditorium no later than 1:30 PM on the day of the Talent Show!  The show will begin promptly at 2 PM on Saturday, February 9, 2008.

• GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP IS A REQUIREMENT FOR PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT!!!!  Given the history and purpose of this community event, it is expected that all participants and their families/supporters will conduct themselves with grace and behave in a positive manner toward each other and all the performers.  Any unsportsmanlike behavior from the performers themselves or their parents and/or supporters during the show will result in immediate disqualification!  Any complaints, comments or suggestions regarding the show may be addressed to the Coordinator following the program.

•  The comments sheets will be available to the participants for review following the program.  While our show is exhibition only in nature (participants will not be scored), we do have qualified and experienced judges who will provide constructive feedback to the performers.  It is our wish that the participants benefit from this experience by being given the opportunity to review the judges’ comments on their performances.  Comments sheets will be released only to the participants themselves or to Studio Directors in the case of group performances.

• NO FOOD OR DRINK IS TO BE PERMITTED INSIDE THE AUDITORIUM AT ANY TIME – NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!

• Donations will be taken at the door for admission.  Suggested donation is $2 for adults and $1 for children under 12.  Participants are not expected to pay any admission fee.

•  The following statement is included on the entry form that each participant/guardian signs upon registration.  Please familiarize yourself and refer any questions to the Coordinator for further explanation if necessary:

NOTE: If we have not received your registration fee, completed entry form and recording(s) of the music to which you will perform (if applicable) by January 26, 2008, you will be ineligible to participate in the Talent Show. 

NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

If you are interested in participating in the talent show, please print the appropriate entry form and bring it along with your music and fees to the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Building at 311 N. 6th St. on January 19, 2008 or January 26, 2008  between 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Thank you for your participation in this year’s show.  If you have any questions regarding any of the above, please do not hesitate to contact me.  You may contact me by email or by phone at 985-264-7623.

Christina T. Rusca
2008 Strawberry Festival Talent Show Coordinator

click here for a Group Application
click here for a Soloist Application