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Project Performer is proud to present a National Online Lockdown Competition with a portion of the proceeds going to The Theatre Benevolent Fund.

“This is bigger than just a competition – this is about rallying together a number of industry professionals and amateurs, to stand as one big voice, and show our country and world that the entertainment and performing arts industries do matter during this time, and we will rise and conquer no matter what,” explains Shylo Pereira, Project Performer Director.

The Project Performer National Online Lockdown Competition is open to all aspiring performers across all styles of dancing, singing and acting. Entries are open until the 17 July 2020 with prizes valued at R100 000 up for grabs!

“We are proud to be associated with 45 national and international industry professional judges, who will judge the final round, including giving feedback and choosing the winners,” says Shylo.

Just some of the many incredible judges on board include: Maps Maponyane, Steven Stead, Samantha Peo, Jono Johanssen, Lelo Ramasimong and Bernard Kruger.

Categories

Singing:           Musical Theatre/Broadway

Pop/Contemporary

Acting:             Monologue/Duologue of any style

TV Commercial (max. 2 mins)

Dance:            Dance style of any style

Choreography (your own)

Instrumental:   Classical

Contemporary

 

How to enter

  • Visit www.projectperformer.co.za for the details and banking details for your entry fee. Proof of payment must be sent to  [email protected] or 067 244 0313
  • Like, tag and share a post on the Project Performer Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/shylopereiraSA
  • In your video entry make sure to clearly state your full name, age, province and school (if applicable)
  • Your video needs to be a maximum performance time of 2.5 minutes, except the TV Commercial Category. Note: this does not include your introduction.
  • Email your video entry to [email protected] or Whatsapp it to 067 244 0313

 

Important dates

Entries Close: 17th July 2020

Semi-finals announcement: 24th July 2020

Finals announcement: 31st July 2020

Winners announced: 14th August 2020

Prizes

Winners of the Singing, Acting, Dancing and Instrumental Sections:

R2 000.00 CASH each PLUS A 25% scholarship to the Project Performer 2021 Program each (which includes an artist development weekend away, coaching, a portfolio photo shoot and a showcase weekend) valued at R4 750,00!

Total prize money R6 750.00

The Overall Winner of the competition:

R3 000,00 CASH PLUS A 50% scholarship to the Project Performer 2021 Program (which includes an artist development weekend away, coaching, a portfolio photo shoot and a showcase weekend) valued at R9 500,00!

Total prize money R13 500.00

Other prizes include master class sessions with top coaches in film, theatre, singing and dancing. Total prizes up for grabs valued at R100 000.00

For more information visit www.projectperformer.co.za or email [email protected].

Join the Facebook GROUP Project Performer National Online Lockdown Competition and The Project Performer Facebook page to keep up to date with all relevant information.

 

Photo: Shylo Pereira – Project Performer Director

Photo credit: Nathan Kruger

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