Wellington Florida

To Be Eligible

1. All performers must be at least 8 years old by June 30, 2012.
2. No dangerous items involved in the act (i.e. fire or knives).
3. A performer must reside in Palm Beach County.
4. All performers must be nonprofessional. You may not generate more than 25% of your wages from performing.
5. If it is a group or troupe at least 50% should reside in Palm Beach County.
6. All previous winners from Wellington Idol or Wellington Talent Search are ineligible.   

Categories

1. Singers or Groups
2. Dancers or Troupes
3. Scenes or Monologues
4. Others (Instrumentalists, Comedians, Magic Arts, Impressionist, etc.)  
    

Auditions

• Contestants competing in the live auditions will be required to attend a mandatory meeting before the scheduled live auditions. Meeting is scheduled for July 9th, at 6:30 PM at the WCC.
• Participants selected for live auditions will perform before a live audience and a panel of judges.
• All contestants are required to check in 45 minutes prior to their audition start time and prepare to wait until called. Failure to check in prior to your call could result in disqualification.
• Contestants competing in the semi-finals will be required to attend a mandatory meeting after the audition date. Meeting is scheduled for July 16th at 6:30 PM at the Wellington Community Center
• Finalists will have their picture posted on the Wellington website. Their final performance will be aired on Channel 18.
• Finalists will perform at the Wellington Amphitheater for a live audience on July 28th.
• The decision of the judges is final in all matters.
• If the winner is disqualified for any reason, Wellington reserves the right to award the prize to the second-place contestant at its sole discretion.

Audition Dates & Location:

1. Contestants competing in the live auditions will be required to attend a mandatory meeting before the scheduled live auditions. Meeting date July 9th, 6:30 PM at the Wellington Community Center. 
2. Participants selected for live auditions will perform before a live audience and a panel of judges.
3. All contestants are required to check in 45 minutes prior to their audition start time and prepare to wait until called. Failure to check in prior to your call could result in disqualification.
   
   Auditions will be held at:

The Wellington Amphitheater
12100 Forest Hill Boulevard
Wellington, FL 33414

Performance Requirements

1. Performances must be totally self-contained.
2. A sound system will be provided by the Wellington Amphitheater for group/solo artists. A group/solo artist must bring an instrumental CD clearly labeled.
3. Time limit for all live performances is 3 minutes.
4. Props are permissible; however, the placement of props must be completed within 2 minutes. All props must be cleared from the stage immediately following the performance. No littering of the stage allowed.
5. No coaching is allowed during live performances.
6. Judging of the performances will be as follows: