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Celebrating local artists and building community!

Outstanding local performers of all ages are presented in this exciting talent competition – a visually stunning and energy-filled production with a full cast finale that has become a McCallum sell-out event. This Valley-wide talent competition is the perfect opportunity to showcase your talent! If you sing, dance, play an instrument, juggle, do magic, comedy, or another self-contained novelty act, here’s your chance to perform at McCallum. Audience members can vote for their favorite performer and the winners are announced and celebrated at the final performance.

Performances: May 2-3, 2025
Entry Window: October 24, 2024 – January 6, 2025

Congratulations to the 2024 Open Call Award Winners!

Grand Prize:
Richard Caldera, pianist
Fantasie Impromptu Op 66

Second Place:
Lara Marriott, vocalist
Je Veux Vivre

Audience Favorite:
Richard Caldera, pianist
Fantasie Impromptu Op 66

Talent Achievement:
Vocal
: Daniel Stewart
Dance: Grupo Folklorico Tonantzin
Instrumental: Josh Witte
Novelty: Giovanni Macias Portugal

To learn how you or your business can sponsor the Open Call Talent Project,
please contact Tom Head at thead@mccallum-theatre.org or (760) 776-6164.

Photos from 2024 Open Call Talent Project

Video of 2024 Open Call Talent Project

2024 Open Call Talent Project Video