FREE Announces First Annual Long Island “Special Needs Got Talent” Competition

January 13, 2017 | News

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE), in partnership with the BroadHollow Theatre, announced that they will be holding the first annual Long Island “Special Needs Got Talent” competition. In the style of the X-Factor and American Idol, “Special Needs Got Talent” is a competition designed to find the best and brightest stars on Long Island. FREE made the announcement at a press conference today at their Old Bethpage headquarters.

 

“We are thrilled to be partnering with BroadHollow Theatre on this ground-breaking event,” said Robert Budd, CEO FREE. “We can’t wait to show the world that being differently-abled does not mean you are not able,” he continued.

 

The first round of auditions will be held on Wednesday, January 18 and Sunday, January 22 from 6pm to 10pm. Applicants are asked to contact Jessica Gallone at 516-870-1600 ext-1815 to register for an audition time.

 

Contestants will audition in four different age groups, 7-9, 10-13, 14-17, and 18 & up. Contestants will perform in front of some of Long Island’s top talent professionals for prizes and the opportunity to be considered the best on Long Island. All entrants must bring an accompaniment CD and current photo with their name and phone number on the back. The application fee is $10 and is non-refundable.

 

Finals will be held on Saturday, February 4 at 7pm at the Bayway Arts Center in East Islip. Ticket are $15 for General Admission.

 

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