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QuestionHow long would you need to run a talent show if you could only do it in one day?Community AnswerThe actual talent show should be no longer than two hours, but the prep and take-down may run into many hours.
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QuestionWhat type of snacks should be offered at a talent show?Community AnswerMost of those treats would include soda, candy, chips, cupcakes, cookies etc. Adults might not want their kids having all those treats, so you could have a healthier sale with fruit trays and water bottles.
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QuestionHow would a child run a talent show?Community AnswerGet some adult help, or even someone who has done a talent show before, and get your friends to help too. Set us a schedule of performers, look into advertising with your school, libraries, and anywhere else local. Decide if you will charge for the show, or do it for free. Hold auditions for the talent, decide on the day of the event, and above all, have fun.
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QuestionHow many people should there be in a talent show?Community AnswerIt's up to you! As long as there are at least five participants, you can have as many performers as you want.
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QuestionWhat kind of snacks should we sell?Community AnswerIndividual bags of chips, chocolate bars, candies, sodas, and water bottles. If you're feeling fancy, go for cupcakes or mini bundt cakes.
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QuestionHow do I run a talent show at home?Community AnswerChoose a place in your house which is big, and set up auditions. Then, find judges.
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QuestionHow much should I charge the contestants to audition?Community Answer$10 is a fair fee. If you ask for too much, not many people will want to audition.
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QuestionHow can I ask my parents if I can host a talent show?Community AnswerYou can just be straightforward and honest with them, and ask them directly.
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QuestionHow can I get a talent show started?Community AnswerEnlist the help of your friends to secure a space, publicize your event and get people to sign up for the talent show. Ask local entertainers to be judges and post about your event on social media to build a buzz.
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QuestionHow many stages can a talent show have before the finals?Community AnswerAs many as you like! If you want to, hold it across multiple days and have another round each day.
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QuestionHow do I decorate for a talent show?Community AnswerYou can decorate however you want! If your talent show has a theme, then it would be a good idea to focus your decorations around that theme. If your talent show is just generic, then you could focus on normal event decorations like streamers, balloons, signage, etc.
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QuestionDo I need to provide security when running a talent show?Community AnswerIt really depends on the size of the event, location, etc. Generally, security is not necessary for smaller talent shows, but it might be a good idea if your talent show is very large.
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QuestionWhat are some specific duties and responsibilities of a talent show committee?Community AnswerOne responsibility is communicating with the venue and participants (or their parents). They also plan the talent show and the auditions, and they decide who gets in.
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QuestionHow can I charge the contestant to audition?Community AnswerPut the cost on the application form and ask applicants to include it with the form when they submit it.
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QuestionHow many performers can I fit in an hour and a half?Community AnswerIt depends on how long each performance is. If they're five minutes each, then roughly 300, if everything goes according to plan, including judging, prize announcements, intros, ect. An intermission might be nice if it's that long, so keep that in mind.
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QuestionCan I run a talent contest and be in it?Community AnswerYes, you can. But you can't be a judge, because people would accuse you of cheating.
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QuestionHow can I find a sponsor or sponsors for my talent show?Community AnswerMake a step by step plan for the talent show and query local businesses about sponsoring your show.
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QuestionHow early should I start planning for a church talent show with about 15 performers?Community AnswerOne month ahead, gives you time to fundraise and raise awareness. From experience, I would also advise you to have a form which the performers should sign guaranteeing their presence.
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