On Friday, February 8, 2013 the ARTS (Applause Rising Talent Showcase) came to Lincoln, NE to audition the talent from Nebraska and surrounding areas.
Richard “Cody” Spielman III (Pictured) of Hoyt, KS, EMT/Firefighting Major, and I, Nicholas Howe of Johnson City, NY, Criminal Justice Major, auditioned for this experience, and both receiving call backs and invitations to the ARTS National Talent Showcase on June 19-23, 2013.
Cody accepted for the summer showcase, whereas I accepted for the winter showcase in December.
Cody heard about this audition on the radio, prompting him to get all the information he could about the event, including calling the home offices and talking with SCC’s Theater teacher, Deborah Freeman. He is the one who informed me of the audition as well.
The audition process was, as Cody stated, “kind of unusual, as we performed not in front of strictly judges but fellow auditioners as well. But it was an adventure.”
When receiving the call back, Cody felt “very excited for the great opportunity.”
He hopes he will go far from this audition by becoming a great actor and making a career out of it.
He says this is a highly recommended experience, and will recommend that people interested should go to the next set of auditions.
If you are interested in learning more about the showcase or auditions in the future check out the ARTS Talent website. Or email me at [email protected]