“Filipino Americans Got Talent" 2012 Criteria for entry: 1. Each act contains at least one (1) but not exceeding ten (10) members, and includes at least one (1) person of Filipino descent. 2. Two categories of contestants are 1) participants age 5 to 12 years old 2) participants age 13-24 years old. (If there are a mix of ages in the group, indicate this on the application form.) 3. Each act must be performed live by the contestant(s); for example live singing, reciting of spoken word or poetry, or dancing, etc. You may use recorded music as part of the live performance but it cannot constitute the entire performance. 4. Each performance may not last longer than 4 minutes and will be timed during the show. Points will be taken off for going over 4 minutes or the performance may be ended by the judges after 4 minutes. 4. Each act must incorporate some element of Filipino culture or history into its performance, for example, Filipino-inspired costume or dress, Philippine language or dialect, element of dance such as moves or forms, reference to a historical event, or indigenous instrument or musical elements, etc. (See below for suggestions and contact pagt2012@gmail.com for more information). 5. Each act must sign up for approval, include a detailed description of their act, and provide the contact information of a supervising adult by October 5th, 2012. Late entries may or may not qualify for the contest depending on amount of entries received on time. 6. Each act will be contacted prior to the auditions for the final competition to confirm their entry. Auditions PRIOR to the final competition are required: Oct. 17 (5-12 year old contestants) and Oct. 24 (13-24 year old contestants). 7. Each act is expected to arrive 30 minutes prior to the audition and finalists must arrive two hours prior to the final competition on Oct. 27th. *Definition of “element of Filipino culture or history”: We accept any Filipino cultural or historical element that is recognizable to the Filipino and Filipino American judges. For example, a dance may incorporate Philippine dress, tinikling bamboo poles, or folk dance movements. Spoken word may include one verse in Tagalog or refer to a theme in Philippine/Filipino-American history. Singers may want to sing a piece by a Filipino composer. The contest requires family-friendly material (i.e., no profanity). Dress and choice of material should be age appropriate. Contests should come dressed prior to event. Criteria for judging include a selected number of points for overall presentation, originality, creativity, and interpretation of Filipino cultural element. Any questions about your proposed performance may be emailed to FAGT2012@GMAIL.COM.

“Filipino Americans Got Talent" 2012 Application Form

APPLICANT OR GROUP’S NAME:

Number of applicant(s):

Age(s) of applicant(s)

Contact Person (if applicant(s) are minors):

Contact Person’s Email:

Contact Person’s Phone Number:

Talent (Singing, Dancing etc):

Length of Presentation (8 min maximum):

Please provide a very brief bio of you or your group:

How does your performance reflect inspiration from the Filipino culture? (Please explain briefly):

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