City of Las Vegas, NV

08/16/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/16/2024 08:49

City Of Las Vegas To Host Auditions Sept. 3-5 For Las Vegas Senior Idol Showcase

David Riggleman | Director of Communications | 702.229.2207

Friday, Aug. 16, 2024 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEDIA CONTACT: MARGARET KURTZ | 702.229.6993 | 702.249.1828 | [email protected]

City Of Las Vegas To Host Auditions Sept. 3-5
For Las Vegas Senior Idol Showcase

Registration Packets Due By Aug. 23 For 17th Annual Las Vegas Senior Idol Event

The city of Las Vegas invites residents ages 50 years and older to audition for the 17th annual Las Vegas Senior Idol Showcase. The variety show will be held at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., Thursday, Oct. 3, 3-5 p.m. and will feature entertainment by amateur and professional performers.

All who wish to perform must audition at the East Las Vegas Community Center, located at 250 N. Eastern Ave., Sept. 3, 4 or 5 between noon and 5 p.m. by appointment; audition registration packets are available at the center and also may be requested in an email to [email protected] or downloaded here. Completed registration forms must be submitted at the center by 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Audition times will be scheduled from completed applications.

Auditions will be held for solo and group performances in the following categories: vocals, dance, musical instruments or comedy. Acts cannot exceed four minutes, including set up and stage exit. In addition to the completed forms, a picture must be submitted of the act (details provided in the registration packet). Performers may audition for more than one act, but separate forms and photos are required.

Showcase tickets sell out every year for the single performance. Tickets are priced at $5 and are available at all city of Las Vegas senior centers starting Aug. 23, 2024.

For more information, contact Rosie at 702.229.1515 or email [email protected].

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Editor: High-resolution photos from past Senior Idol performances are available for download through Sept. 14 at https://clv.files.com/f/c5493a5ce747e70b; no password is required.

Las Vegas City Council

Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman | Mayor Pro Tem Brian Knudsen

Cedric Crear | Victoria Seaman | Olivia Diaz | Francis Allen-Palenske | Nancy E. Brune

City Manager Mike Janssen