Signature Theatre to Host 'Signature Voice' Competition This Month

Are you the next Broadway or pop sensation? The Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre in Arlington, VA is hosting the 'Signature Voice' competition on July 23rd during the theater's annual Open House. Held in Signature's MAX Theatre, the competition will host a panel of three celebrity judges in search of the best undiscovered singers in the DC region.

Signature's artistic staff chooses finalists based on audition videos submitted by the Monday, July 18th deadline. Those interested should upload a video to YouTube and send Signature the link at voice@sigtheatre.org. All are encouraged to apply!

Of the videos submitted for consideration, Signature will select four finalists to compete and perform. The winner of the Signature Voice Competition will then have the opportunity to perform later that same day at the 'Broadway on the Plaza' Finale Concert, one of the most exciting events at the Open House.

Bryce Baxter won last year's competition. Previous years' winners include Jade Jones, Alex Stone, Maggie Roos, Chelsea Pedano and Gabriel Lopez.

Originally envisioned in 2009 as a one-off tour of Signature's brand-new theatre facility in Shirlington Village, Signature's first Open House generated such attention, big crowds, and good fun that the theatre has turned the event into a summer tradition. Eric Schaeffer, Signature's Artistic Director, describes the Open House as "an all-day extravaganza celebrating our community. One of the Open House highlights is always our Signature talent competition - this year's Signature Voice! Undiscovered talent gets to shine on the Signature stage in this great talent showcase for local talent."

Signature's Open House will celebrate the very best in musical theatre, drama, and fun on Saturday, July 23rd from noon to 8:00pm. Free and open to the public, this special event is an entire day full of exciting performances, demonstrations, master classes, exhibits, a concert on the plaza, and kids' activities offered both inside and outside the Signature complex. The entire schedule and list of performers will be announced shortly.

'SIGNATURE VOICE' RULES AND GUIDELINES
* The deadline for video submissions is the end of the day on Monday, July 18.
* Applicants can select any musical theatre song. Auditions may be a cappella or with accompaniment. A pianist will be available to accompany finalists.
* Applicants may choose to accompany themselves with an instrument should they deem it appropriate and supportive of their vocal performance.
* Those interested should upload a video to YouTube and send Signature the link at voice@sigtheatre.org.
* You may not apply if you performed at a previous year's 'Signature Idol' competition.
* No one who has been paid to perform previously on the Signature stage may audition.
* Finalists must be available to attend a rehearsal and the Open House on July 23rd.
* Finalists will be notified by email.

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