FIRSTies Talent Show, sponsored by AndyMark

[Chris Hibner]

KAR-THIK! (clap clap)
KAR-THIK! (clap clap)

[Koko Ed]

Originally Posted by Chris Hibner

KAR-THIK! (clap clap)
KAR-THIK! (clap clap)

His singing was very effective at clearing the pits at GTR.

[Andy Baker]

Here is some more news on the talent show:

The FIRSTies will be taking place on SATURDAY night, from 7:00-8:30pm, in the 1,400-seat auditorium within the Convention Center.

We have already been receiving applications for acts, and things are starting to look good. BUT - we need more acts! Tell your teammates about this fun opportunity!

We are assembling a panel of impressive and impressionable judges, led by the one and only Dave Lavery.

See ya soon,
Andy B.

[MagiChau]

I wonder if this is going to be recorded by someone and put on the internet?

[Billfred]

Obvious question: If Einstein runs long, will the FIRSTies be delayed?

[Bryan Herbst]

If only I were still a student and had a way of getting a marimba to champs...

[Andy Baker]

Originally Posted by Tanis

If only I were still a student and had a way of getting a marimba to champs...

Mentors can enter too. This is a talent show for all ages!

Andy B.

[Bryan Herbst]

Originally Posted by Andy Baker

Mentors can enter too. This is a talent show for all ages!

Andy B.

Awesome! Unfortunately marimbas are still a tad large to bring to champs.

[akoscielski3]

Unfortunetly my talent takes six weeks to do

[JaneYoung]

Originally Posted by akoscielski3

Unfortunetly my talent takes six weeks to do

Be sure to attend as a member of the audience. Some of the contestants that will perform have taken a lifetime to develop their talents.

Further thought: there will also be groups that put a performance together for this event. I think about the Hilltoppers performance at IRI not too long ago. They were amazing. And then there is 1902's talent and silliness rolled into fun skits and performances. Soooo much talent in FIRSTies just waiting to be recognized and celebrated.

Jane

[Karibou]

Originally Posted by Tanis

Awesome! Unfortunately marimbas are still a tad large to bring to champs.

Oh, that just depends on how you're getting there We've fit a marimba and a xylophone in the back of a Ford Explorer and a 4.5 octave marimba in a GMC Terrain for Solo and Ensemble festival. They take up the entire backseat as well, but they fit...

[Bryan Herbst]

Originally Posted by Karibou

Oh, that just depends on how you're getting there We've fit a marimba and a xylophone in the back of a Ford Explorer and a 4.5 octave marimba in a GMC Terrain for Solo and Ensemble festival. They take up the entire backseat as well, but they fit...

Flying. Might go a wee bit over the 50lb limit!

[Andy Baker]

There are 24 applications for the FIRSTies. Of those 24, we will be paring down to about 15-18 acts through on-site auditions in St. Louis. These final acts will be performing at the Ferrara Theater for the FIRSTies, taking place at 7:00pm on Saturday night.

I must say, there will be a wide variety of shows. There are some funny skits, songs, and dances planned to entertain and surprise the audience. Acts will be represented from various countries, bringing all sorts of culture to the stage.

The judges will be setting up a AIM chat, viewable by the audience (through a PC projector), so that comments from the judges (only) can be seen while the acts are performing. At least, that is what our plan is.

Thank you for all of the people willing to perform and to help make the FIRSTies fun!

(pssst... if you are in an act, we will have an organizational meeting at the AndyMark booth at 11:00am on Thursday)

Sincerely,
Andy Baker

[Vince lau]

If only you guys could webcast it