Audition for Circle of Lights
We all know America’s Got Talent… and we know much talent can be found right here in Central Indiana! Downtown Indy and the electrical workers of IBEW #481 announce that it is time for Indy’s own renowned holiday auditions. All entertainers, singers, musicians, dancers, choral groups and more are invited to audition to perform at the 54th annual Circle of Lights® presented IBEW #481, which takes place on Monument Circle in Downtown Indianapolis Friday, Nov. 25.Circle of Lights’ media partner, WTHR-13, will showcase an audition special, Circle of Lights: Indiana’s Got Talent, taking viewers behind the scenes as hundreds of Hoosier singers, dancers and entertainers vie for a spot in the beloved Circle of Lights show. The one-hour special will premiere Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. on WTHR-13. This is in addition to WTHR-13’s live coverage of the Circle of Lights® Friday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m.
Selected finalists from first auditions will be called back for a final audition. With more than 100 acts auditioning each year, a second audition allows judges to focus on the top acts and then select the finalists for the live show.
First round auditions will take place as follows at IBEW 481, 1828 N. Meridian St.:
A final, invitation-only audition will take place for selected finalists in mid-October. Acts are encouraged to have a second number prepared should they be invited to call-backs. Singers are strongly advised NOT to perform a cappella!
There is no need to pre-register for auditions. Performers will audition in the order in which they arrive. Performers should choose either Oct. 1 or 4 and allow several hours for the audition process.
Performers should prepare a number/act using the following specifications:
Email vanessa@downtownindy.org with auditions questions.