A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THE BUSINESSES WHO SPONSORED THIS YEAR'S SHOW

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Students of R.L. Stevenson Elementary​​!
Are your ready to upload your act?

Acts Can Include

Singing - Dancing - Comedy - News - Short Stories - Science Experiments - Painting - Yo Yo Tricks - Chalk Drawing - Magic - Poetry - Cooking - Puppetry - ​Gymnastics - Shadow Dancing - Skateboard Tricks - Juggling

and so much more!

Breaking News...
5th Grade Dance will be performing to the "The Greatest Showman" by Panic at the Disco

Please read ALL of the below information prior to sign-up!

​Guidelines

• Pirates may only participate in ONE act
  • This does not include the 5th Grade Dance or 5th Grade Interstitial Skits
• The number of acts per section and the number of times the same band/artist can be used is limited
• Sign-ups are time-stamped and on a first-come basis
  • No two acts can use or perform the same song. Priority will be given to the act that first completes their online Talent Show Sign Up
• Acts may not exceed 90 seconds
• All music acts must electronically submit an MP3 file and lyrics of their song to talentshow@stevensonpirates.org 
  • ​​Singing acts must use a karaoke or instrumental only track
• Original compositions are welcomed
• Pirates may not lip sync
• Pirates are required to attend:
  • ALL scheduled rehearsals with their mentor
• All "recorded" acts must submit final video to their mentor by March 5, 2021
• All final performance videos must be approved by your child's mentor and the director
• ​Due to Covid-19 health restrictions, Pirate performances must adhere to all CDC and Los Angeles County guidelines in effect at the time of the filming

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Pirate Parent Agreement
​This is a community effort and we need all hands-on deck!! We ask Pirate Parents to ensure:

• Performers attend ALL scheduled rehearsal
• All videos are uploaded on time
• Permission is given for their child to participate in the 2021 RLS Virtual Talent Show, for their child's name to be listed in the digital program and for the LIVE! Talent Show, the Talent Show video recording and the digital program to be distributed to the Stevenson community
• Parents are encouraged to volunteer on the talent show creative production committee

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Auditions

• Auditions will run January 25th-29th, Mon 3-5pm, Tue 3-5pm, Wed 5-7pm, Thu 5-7pm and Fri 4-6pm
• Pirates are required to meet with the talent show team to audition or present their act idea via Zoom
  • ​Group acts must show up at the audition together.  If a live performance or explanation of the act is not feasible, a pre-recorded video can be shown
• ​All students who audition will be a part of the show
• Auditions are held to check for appropriateness of content 
  • This is decided by the Talent Show Committee and the Principal. All decisions are final
• Acts do not have to be 100% complete for the audition. The concept and music must be decided

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 Rehearsals

• After auditions, each act will be assigned a mentor to rehearse with on Zoom
• Pre-recorded acts, inclusive of all its members, are required to schedule and attend at least ONE Zoom rehearsal with their mentor before completing their performance video
• ​More rehearsals can be requested by the mentor or student with a maximum of one rehearsal per week and no more than four mentor rehearsals total​
• Once a rehearsal is scheduled, Pirates must attend the rehearsal and arrive on time
• Mentors will be sent the final performance video for approval
  • Once approved, mentors will submit the final performance video to the Talent Show Director. If changes are needed, your mentor will let you know what is required

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Important Dates

Talent Show Sign-ups - January 8th - 22nd
Auditions - January 25th-29th on Mon 3-5pm, Tue 3-5pm, Wed 5-7pm, Thu 5-7pm and Fri 4-6pm
Mentor Rehearsals - February 5 - March 5th
Last Day to Submit Video - March 5th
TALENT SHOW AIRS - April 9th @ 6:30pm

For more information on this year's talent show, please email Marilyn Loyd at talentshow@stevensonpirates.org