Talent Show Day / Talent Showcase Finale
Talent Showcase Finale
Children present their rehearsed acts in a final showcase with a stage, lights and an audience, celebrating the effort they put into practising.
How to run it
- Mark out a stage area and set up seating for the audience.
- Draw up a running order with the performers and post it up.
- Hold a short warm-up and quick run-through before the show.
- Run the showcase, leading applause after every act.
- Close by thanking every performer by act rather than ranking them.
You will need
- stage area or rug
- running order sheet
- music player
- microphone (optional)
Make it easier or harderYounger children can perform as a group number; older children can run sound, lighting and hosting.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1, Outcome 5Performing a prepared act helps children communicate ideas and take pride in their abilities.
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