[Perform-talk] Talent Show: A Suggestion

[Sarah Alawami]

YOu can jsut record yourself with a simple computer and mic.  It does not have to be professional sounding lol! Mine sure are not by any means but they show that sometimes I can sing lol!

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Sarah Alawami

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On Apr 30, 2011, at 4:29 PM, Joshua Lester wrote:

> Kevin, I have no way to record myself.
> Sarah has last year's talent show online, for all to hear.
> I'm planning on performing, this year.
> If someone has already performed, before, and the performance is on
> tape, then that tape should be used for auditions.
> New people, (first timers,) (on the other hand,) might need to have
> recordings, for the auditions.
> Please read my thread, where I've listed a recap of last year's show,
> and some suggestions, for the future.
> Blessings, Joshua
> 
> On 4/30/11, Kevin Reeves <lists at kevinreeves.net> wrote:
>> Hey Sarah and all.
>> TO add to that idea of auditions, this would allow you to actually plan and
>> order the night for both effect and efficient use of the stage. Acts can get
>> quickly on and off because they know when they're going on, and the
>> sound/stage managers know what is required for the act: ie number of
>> inputs/mics, props, etc. Understand that all of this is a tradeoff. If
>> everyone wants these talent shows to be laid back and "just for fun." The
>> downside to that is that you don't have organization and order, thus running
>> a very loose, and seemingly unorganized show. If you want to run a show
>> tight, then you employ things like auditions, stage plots, an actual show
>> order, etc. It all depends on the goal of the division. If you want a tight
>> show, then I suggest starting the audition process now. Allow people to
>> submit a recording of them singing, acting, etc. The recording does not have
>> to be professional in any way, as long as it adequately demonstrates the
>> quality of the act in question. Then, the board votes on the top 30. Those
>> 30 are contacted and asked to submit a description of their staging needs:
>> ie, how many mics, instruments, etc. Once all of that has been worked out, a
>> show is put together. You can set the order with a combination of parameters
>> including level of excellence, complexity, etc. Once a show is in order, you
>> are well on your way to having something really tight to work with. This is
>> just some suggestions. Interested in any thoughts you might have.
>> 
>> Kevin
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