Talent Revue

Contact Person: Carol Schurman, cjs4@psu.edu

Purpose:

The 4-H State Achievement Days Talent Revue will be a non-competitive event. Please
read the following sequence of events.
Eligibility/Requirements:
1. Talent review entries must submit a DVD/VHS of their performances by July 1 of
each year. To participate in the talent show, members must also be involved in
another state achievement days contest or event.
2. The video submitted must show the actual selection that will be performed so that the
appropriateness of the material can be judged. Although not required, it is suggested
that material have a positive or motivational message.
3. On Tuesday afternoon, all contestants will report to Eisenhower Auditorium at 3 p.m.
Participants must wear appropriate attire for auditions and shows. Following
sound checks, stage set-ups and equipment checks, the actual selection for the general
sessions will take place.
Performances:
1. All participants will have the opportunity to participate in the Talent & Choral
show that will be held on Wednesday evening.
2. Judges will choose 4 talent selections that will perform during one of the general
sessions.

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Talent Revue Entry Form

County _______________________ Extension Educator _________________________

Type of performance (Describe) _____________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Equipment Required (Microphone, CD Player, Piano, etc.) ________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Names of Participant State Achievements Days Contest Participation

__________________________ __________________________________________

Send form and DVD/VHS to Phil Hoy, 116 Ferguson Building, University Park, PA 16802

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 4-H TALENT SCORE SHEET

Participant County Judge’s Initials

________________ ________________ __________
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Type of Talent Presentation ________________________________________

Potential Judge’s Comments

Score Score
Stage Presence &
Professionalism – Overall 25
confidence, poise, and ability to
communicate with the audience.

Technical Ability – Voice quality,

pitch, projection, use of instruments or 25
props.

Appearance/Costume 15

Difficulty of Selection or Act

15

Creativity
10

Appropriateness for audience –

Age, gender, nationalities, etc. 10

TOTAL 100

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