Talent search comes to McMinnville

Monica S. Johnson, founder and creative director for GFC, said young people ages 7-17 will be allowed to first register, then audition Saturday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., to compete in the sixth annual Children’s Benefit Talent Competition, which will be held in Tucker Theatre on the campus of MTSU in July.

Would-be participants may audition in the categories of drama, singing, art, modeling (male and female), and musical performance. Children also are welcomed to audition in more than one category. Solo, duo and group acts are also invited to audition.

Johnson said those who wish to audition for the singing or dance categories must have a karaoke CD of their music at the time of the audition. Additionally, she noted, ‘Lyrics must be G-rated for all musical and dance numbers and talent must bring performance attire and a photo to the audition.’

Those competing in the July 26 talent event will vie for first-, second- and third-place trophies in each category. One overall grand prize, $500, will be awarded this year, Johnson said.

Columbia, Tenn., native Lynnette Cole, former Miss USA and the current director for the Miss Southern Tennessee pageant, will serve as the mistress of ceremonies for this year’s GFC talent show.

For more information about GFC or the July 26 talent show, please access its Web site at www.gfckids.org, or call 615-890-7116.