Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano recently announced that the very popular “Reach for the Stars Teen Talent Search” will be returning to the Har
ry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park this July. Two winners from prior year competitions have moved on to American Idol fame: Levittown’s Kevin Covais in 2003 and Robbie Rosen in 2009.
The competition will be for solo vocal talent only. One hundred and twenty contestants will be chosen on a first-come, first-served basis from applications received. Applications must be postmarked by May 22 and auditions will be held on Friday, June 16 by appointment only; there will be no open call.
All contestants must be at least 13 but no older than 19 years of age on the day of the finals, July 20. All applications must be accompanied by copies of proofs of age and Nassau County residency, as well as photo ID and $25check, made payable to Friends of Nassau County Recreation. Originals of all proofs must be presented at audition.
Those interested in trying out can obtain an application at any Nassau County Park or Museum and all Nassau County libraries. Applications have also been distributed throughout the community.
For more information, call 516-572-0200 or visit www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks.
