Saturday, July 28, 2007
The world famous Apollo Theater will hold open auditions for Apollo Amateur Night
The world famous Apollo Theater will hold open auditions for Apollo Amateur Night, the world's original amateur competition and Showtime at the Apollo , the popular television program, in selected cities during July and August 2007.
This audition is open to singers, dancers, comedians and musicians of all ages and musical styles. Artists are encouraged to arrive early as auditions are on a "first come, first seen" basis and only the first 300 acts per venue will be seen.
Here's the rundown of the audition rules:
• Each contestant will have up to 90 seconds to audition
• Contestants should arrive early as auditions are on a "first come, first seen" basis.
• Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Singers can bring a track or sing a cappella. A band is not available.
• Musicians should bring their own instruments.
• Dancers should bring a cassette or CD for their performance.
• All auditions should be in good taste and with no profanity.
OAKLAND, CALIF.
Saturday, July 28 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Oakland Convention Center
1001 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607
• Contestants should arrive early as auditions are on a "first come, first seen" basis.
• Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Singers can bring a track or sing a cappella. A band is not available.
• Musicians should bring their own instruments.
• Dancers should bring a cassette or CD for their performance.
• All auditions should be in good taste and with no profanity.
OAKLAND, CALIF.
Saturday, July 28 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Oakland Convention Center
1001 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607
HOUSTON, TEXAS
Saturday, August 4 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Reliant Park
1 Reliant Park
Houston, TX 77054
FLINT, MICHIGAN
Saturday, August 11, 2007 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Whiting Theater
1241 E Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503
Saturday, August 4 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Reliant Park
1 Reliant Park
Houston, TX 77054
FLINT, MICHIGAN
Saturday, August 11, 2007 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Whiting Theater
1241 E Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Saturday, August 18 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Harrah's Hotel & Casino
3475 Las Vegas Blvd S Ste 1
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Saturday, August 18 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Harrah's Hotel & Casino
3475 Las Vegas Blvd S Ste 1
Las Vegas, NV 89109
These auditions are specifically for Showtime at the Apollo televison tapings scheduled for September 24, 2007 at the Apollo Theater in New York City. Contestants who are chosen for any of these Showtime taping dates are responsible for their own accommodations and transportation to and from the Apollo Theater. If chosen, selected participants will receive further information following their audition.
For more information, call the Amateur Night Hotline at (212) 531-5370 or visit: www.apollotheater.org.