It was amazing.  Students from all over the state kept signing up until we had to limit the number of auditions.  Seventy-five students from 35 high schools auditioned in front of seven outstanding judges: 

Seniors Judges

                          Bob Hupp - Arkansas Rep

                                Jo Rowan - Oklahoma City University

                                Chris Crane - Arkansas Film Department

                                Jay Raphael - UALR Theatre Chair

                                Lawrence Hamilton - Actor, Dancer, Singer Broadway

                                Natalie Canerday - Actress, Movies and Stage

                                Dr. Scott Holsclaw - Chair Theatre Department
                                                Ouachita Baptist U.

Juniors Judges

                                  Dr. Kevin Browne - University of Central Arkansas

                                  Patty Criner - Drama Instructor

                                   Jennifer Maddox - Chair Dance Department HSU

                                   Courtney Pledger - Producer / Director

Singing, dancing and acting echoed on the stage at UALR all day on February 9th.  “The level of talent was truly amazing”, said Judge Lawrence Hamilton.  “These students gave their all in this intense competition.  They seemed to  have fun at the same time.”