Anybody know anything about this showcase.... see audition notice posted below for children/youth:

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Next Level Talent’s Regional Showcase

Have your talents seen by agents, producers and casting directors from the Atlanta area who are currently seeking new talent. We are bridging the gap between you and the Industry Professionals in Atlanta. Don’t miss your chance to be seen by the right people who can help take your career to the next level! Start working and gain the valuable experience you need now, close to home. This event will be invaluable to you if you plan to be successful in the entertainment industry. You will develop a better awareness by learning what the industry wants and how to give it to them. By learning audition skills, what and how to prepare to poise and stage presence – agents will notice you and get excited about working with you. This will all lead to you becoming a more confident and well rounded model or performer. Please prepare only 1 minute of each talent you would like to showcase to industry professionals. There will be a cd player available, but no accompanist. Have pictures and resumes available for judges. Categories are singing, acting, commercials, dancing and modeling. Hurry, space is limited and registration is happening now! You must register in advance- The registration fee for this event is $175.00. Your registration includes the 2-day event: all workshops and seminars and showcasing in up to 4 categories. Local industry professional- Jeffrey Scott Bailey will be one of the guest seminar speakers along with Master dance class choreographer, Traci Matea-Sproull PLUS Atlanta based agents conducting workshops and seminars. There will be NO registration at the door due to limited space. Contact lisav@cableone.net for details and registration information or go to www.nextleveltalent

Well for starters, that is not an "audition notice". It is a solicitation for you to sign up to their event which appears to be a weekend thing that will include some type of seminar, classes, and/or workshops which will end in a showcase for "industry professionals".

Industry professionals usually mean maybe an agent, some managers, or perhaps a casting director.

The cost of that event seems reasonable. Ipop or IMTA charge THOUSANDS for something similar. You just have to understand that there may be hundreds of people signing up for this thing so your chances of being signed by an agent or manager at something like this are probably slim at best just because of the amount of people that will likely be there.

If you are getting two days of classes and seminars that might help you better understand the industry plus a showcase, then 175 dollars does not seem unreasonable. I would however want to know how many people are expected to attend, who their "industry professionals" will be and if there are any other costs involved. I would also like to know what is being taught in the class or seminar. These type of things are usually for people just starting out and trying to learn about the business.

As I said $175 is not unreasonable for an event like this if you think you can learn a few things and gain a better understanding of the industry....as long as you realize that this is not an "audition".