Don’t miss the chance to perform live at the McCallum! Work with professionals on the McCallum team and join a cast of local performers in a fully produced talent show that is an audience favorite. Open Call is open to aspiring performing artists in all disciplines. Finalists receive stipends and compete for the $5,000 Grand Prize and additional top awards.

Awards
Grand Prize – $5,000
Second Place – $2,500
Audience Favorite – $2,500
Talent Achievement – $750

Finalist stipends
Solo – $250
Duet – $500
Small Group – $750
Ensemble – $1,000

Eligibility – Performers must:

• be at least (8) years of age

• reside within a 45 mile radius of McCallum Theatre

• not generate fifty percent (50%) or more of your wages from performing

• commit to the entire rehearsal/performance schedule below

Schedule
Entry window and additional rehearsal/video shoot dates to be announced.

Rehearsals/Performances: 
April 27 – May 4, 2025

How to enter:

• There is no cost to enter.

• Complete the electronic application form and provide a link (vimeo, YouTube, Dropbox, etc.) per piece entered.

• A maximum of (2) entries are allowed per performer/group.

• Maximum length of performance piece – (5) minutes

• Incomplete materials or those exceeding the time/performer limit will not be processed.

• The entry footage must contain only the piece being entered. No exceptions.

• Professional recordings are not required, but attention to quality, clarity and point of view are essential for accurate review.

• Family friendly material only. No off color language or mature subject matter allowed.

• Once your entry is received it will be reviewed by a screening panel.

• Performers will be selected to audition live at McCallum Theatre before an audition panel based on the materials submitted.

• Finalists, selected from the live audition, will perform for a live audience at McCallum Theatre.

For more information contact Joanna Fookes, Education Program Manager, at jfookes@mccallum-theatre.org.