AUDITIONS
Calling all performers!
Think you’ve got what it takes? NOW is your time to shine!
How to Enter
Submit your audition video via our online application:
Submissions open: April 1st-30th → Finalists notified: May 8th → Event Date: Saturday, June 6th
Whether you can dance like no one’s watching, belt out a tune, juggle flaming torches, perform magic, have a pet that can do backflips or a mind-blowing act, we want to see it! This year we’re separating our contestants into two divisions, youth and adult. We’ll select the top 10 acts to compete in their age division for a chance to earn the title YCGT 2026 Grand Champion.
Prizes
Adult Division
Grand Champion - $1500
Runner Up - $500
Youth Division
Grand Champion - $1500
Runner Up - $500
FAQ/Tips & Tricks
Be yourself – each artist is unique and has their own style. Let that shine through in your audition
Dress to impress! Wear what you will wear if you were to land one of the finalist spots.
Remember to have fun! Show us your personality and energy. We want to see you PERFORM!
Please use a high quality recording device such as an iPhone or Android Galaxy Smartphone.
If you’re using recoding equipment, please avoid using reverb, compression, tuning/vocal enhancers. WE want to hear you, not an edited version of you.
Be sure to record your performance video in a place with minimal sounds and distractions.
Test your sound and video.
Make sure you are well-lit. Make sure the light is in front of you, not behind.
Make sure you frame the camera so we have a full view of your performance. Don’t cut off your head, put the camera too close, or with a view up your nose. Make sure the camera is in focus.
YCGT 2026 RULES & REGULATIONS
One submission per person
Performers may be any age
Finalists must perform the act presented in their video submission. Only performers seen in video are eligible to perform live
Applicants who are part of a group act should submit together
Those who participated in YCGT last year but did not win Grand Champion or Runner Up are welcome to submit again
Acts must be no more than 5 minutes.
In all cases, decisions of the judges are final and will not be open to discussion
All performers are required to sign a photo release and liability waiver
This is a community show. Please keep your material Family-Friendly
All acts are required to attend tech rehearsal Saturday June 6th at 10 am
Acts are responsible for their own props and costumes
If your act requires recorded accompanying music, the music must be provided to the Shane Center at tech rehearsal
Acts with any member under 18 must have a written consent from parents for each of the members
Please be safe. Dangerous stunts are not allowed. The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts will not accept submissions that put the contestant, any personal, animal, or property in imminent danger.
Have FUN!
YCGT 2025
