Watch out American Idol and America's Got Talent!  It's time for Indy's own infamous auditions.

Thousands of people gather each year to enjoy the annual holiday lighting ceremony on Monument Circle.   There isn't a better time to show your talent than at the 47th annual Circle of Lights® presented by the Contractors of Quality Connection and Electrical Workers of IBEW 481 on Friday, Nov. 27, 2009. Quality Connection, IBEW 481, RTV6 and Indianapolis Downtown, Inc. are seeking entertainers to perform a variety of numbers including, but not limited to, vocal acts ranging from soloists to show choirs and dance troupes. 

Auditions will take place Saturday, Sept. 26 and Thursday, Oct. 1 at the following locations:

• Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9-11:30 a.m.

Electrical Training Institute, 1751 S. Lawndale Ave.
(Take Sam Jones Expressway to Lynhurst.  North on Lynhurst to Minnesota.  West on
Minnesota to Lawndale.  Left on South Lawndale just before the I-465 overpass.)

• Thursday, Oct. 1 from 4-8 p.m.

IBEW Local 481 Hall, 1828 North Meridian St. 

There is no need to pre-register for auditions.  Acts will be auditioned in the order in which they arrive. Those acts who audition in person are generally more successful. 

Performers should prepare a number/act using the following specifications:

• Not to exceed 2 minutes.  This time limit will be strictly enforced at auditions.  Acts chosen for the show will have approximately 3-3½  minutes to perform but for the sake of time, we must limit auditions;
• A holiday theme is required;

• A keyboard and microphones will be provided.  Please provide your own keyboardist.  If you are performing to a track, please format your track to CD for the audition.
• Stage dimensions are 24' x 16';
• Group size not to exceed 25 persons.

Individuals/groups will be judged on talent, visual presentation, stage movement and commitment.  Selected groups must commit to two evening rehearsal dates prior to the event and from 2:30-8:30 p.m. on the day of the event.

Call 317.594.0743 or email akellison@indydt.com with questions.