Chautauqua’s Got Talent

10/27/2024

🌟 Celebrating 20 Years in Business Together! 🌟

Wow, time flies! This week, the newspaper highlighted an incredible milestone: Ylsa Maj and I have officially been in business together for 20 years! It's been an amazing journey of growth, challenges, and success—all thanks to our shared vision and determination. From our first steps into this world as business partners, we've learned, laughed, and lifted each other up every step of the way.

Check out the article to read more about our journey, our ups and downs, and what has kept us going strong! Here’s to many more years of teamwork and dreams fulfilled. 💼💖

They have been entertaining people for more than two decades. For Angelo Valentino and Ylsa Maj, entertainment is in their DNA as they are dedicated to bringing and maintaining an arts culture in Jamestown. Valentino said that he and Maj’s journey together began in 2002 on the stage of Jamestown C...

05/07/2024

🌟 Attention, Chautauqua's Got Talent contestants and fans! 🌟
We've got some exciting news to share with you all! As we mentioned during the show, this week's results are coming to you a little differently than usual.
Typically, we announce the results in The Post-Journal on Wednesday mornings. However, with two upcoming gigs with our band, In Crowd, we won't have the opportunity for mentoring sessions and sound checks with the contestants over the weekend, so we will have to schedule everything earlier in the week.
Because of this, we've decided to let you all know who's moving on to the next round right away! We want our talented contestants to have as much time as possible to plan and prepare for the next stage of the competition. Don't worry, though - there will still be a full article in The Post-Journal on Wednesday.
Without further ado, here are the contestants moving on to the semifinals next Monday, listed in alphabetical order:
• Aly Dalton
• Angel Busch
• Billy Mac
• Bobby
• Daughters of Thunder
• Dewayne Moore
• Dull Razors
• Isaac Sinatra
• Jade Giambrone
• Jedidiah Nick
• Kambria Kennedy
• Kevin Downey
• Marcus Leaper
• Marley Ohl
• Melani Witherspoon
Congratulations to each and every one of you! 🎉 We are incredibly proud of the outstanding performances you've all delivered, and we can't wait to see what you'll bring to the semifinals.
Keep shining bright, and we'll see you next Monday for another unforgettable evening of talent and entertainment!
🎤🎶

05/01/2024

Night 2 was a great success! Results are in! Congratulations to all!

Round Two of Chautauqua’s Got Talent delivered an unforgettable evening of performances at The Spire Theater, 317 E. Third St., leaving the audience in awe of the immense talent on display. From soulful singers to electrifying musicians, the stage was alive with creativity and passion. As the cont...

04/24/2024

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The anticipation reached its peak Monday at The Spire Theater as Chautauqua’s Got Talent kicked off its latest season with a lineup dominated by soul-stirring singers and captivating musicians. The stage was set for an evening of musical mastery, and the contestants did not disappoint. Among the a...

04/22/2024

📣Opening night is tonight!! 7pm! Doors at 6:30.
Come out and vote for your favorite contestants! 24 talented performers will each get 60 seconds to show you what they've got! It's gonna be a great show! Tickets at the door or online inspirejamestown.com.

online tickets to events at the InSpire Development Center, The Spire Theater, Odyssey Hall, and Studio Metro

04/15/2024

📣Attention Contestants!📣
Tonight at 7pm is orientation! Come prepared to have your picture taken. We will go over the details of the show and answer all questions! Enter through the Studio Metro door at the bottom of the parking lot at 316 E. 4th.
See you tonight!! 🎉🎶

04/02/2024

🌟🎤 Attention all Chautauqua's Got Talent hopefuls! 🌟🎶

We are thrilled to announce the list of talented individuals who have successfully made it past auditions and will be moving on to opening night of Season 14 of Chautauqua’s Got Talent on Monday April 22nd. Congratulations to:

1. Elizabeth Park
2. Dewayne Moore
3. Daniel R Kohler
4. Dull Razors
5. Jedidiah Nick
6. Sean Herbin
7. Mike Johnson
8. Xavier Champagne
9. Jade Giambrone
10. Billy Mac
11. Jared Pierce
12. Bobby
13. Sebastian Hulett
14. Marley Ohl
15. Skylar Martin
16. Daughters of Thunder (Annabelle and Adalyn Martin)
17. Kambria Kennedy
18. Melani Witherspoon
19. Carter Brink
20. Maria Battaglia
21. Isaac Sinatra
22. Aly Dalton
23. Christine Porter
24. Jolee Schultz
25. Braelee Zuck
26. Meghan Kelsey
27. Amaya Thompson
28. Angel Busch
29. Gianna Douglas
30. Kevin Downey
31. Marcus Leeper

Congratulations again on making it to the next stage of the competition! 🎉 Now, it's time to prepare your act for opening night. Please ensure you have a polished 60-second performance ready to wow the audience.

Additionally, there will be a mandatory contestant orientation on Monday, April 15th at 7pm. Please mark your calendars and make sure to attend. We will discuss the details of the contest and answer all questions at this time. Be prepared to have your photo taken!

Furthermore, there will be a technical rehearsal on Sunday, April 21st at 2pm. It's crucial that all contestants participate in this rehearsal to ensure a smooth and successful opening night.

We can't wait to see all of your incredible talents shine on stage! 🌟🎶

03/29/2024

We are thrilled to announce that this year's auditions for Chautauqua's Got Talent have been one for the books! 🎉 With one of the best turnouts in our 15-year history, our judges and production team definitely have their work cut out for them.

To all the incredible talent who graced our auditions, thank you for sharing your gifts and passion with us. We were blown away by the diversity and caliber of performances!

Now, here's the scoop: as we mentioned during auditions, the results will be announced by Monday or Tuesday. But here's the twist— you won't be hearing the results directly from anyone on the production team! 🤫 It's going to be a surprise, folks! We'll be announcing the results through our page, on SE93, and/or in the Post-Journal, but we won't be revealing exactly where and when the results will be announced. That's right, it's all part of the fun and anticipation!

So make sure to stay tuned, keep your eyes peeled on our page, tune in to SE93, and grab a copy of the Post-Journal to find out who made the cut. Let the anticipation continue! 🎉🎶

03/25/2024

🎤🌟 Hey all you talented folks! 🌟🎶

Quick reminder for auditions tonight: if you can't make it in person, no worries! You still have a shot to impress us by submitting a video audition before midnight tonight. Show us what you've got from the comfort of your own space!

For those of you planning to join us live, keep it chill! We're all about the raw talent, so no need to stress about production quality. Less than a minute of your best stuff is all we need. Sing a'capella, jam with background music from your phone, or bring your instrument along—it's all fair game!

We'll do our best to hook you up to our sound system, but hey, if things don't go as planned, no sweat! There's no audience tonight, so just focus on doing your thing and having fun.

See you soon, and let's make some magic happen! 🎵✨

03/24/2024

Get ready to showcase your talent on the big stage as Chautauqua’s Got Talent announces its upcoming auditions! Whether you’re 5 or 105, and regardless of your talent, we want to see what you’ve got! Auditions will take place on Monday, March 25 at 7 PM at The Spire Theater in Jamestown.. By p...

03/24/2024

Monday!

Get ready to showcase your talent on the big stage as Chautauqua’s Got Talent announces its upcoming auditions! Whether you’re 5 or 105, and regardless of your talent, we want to see what you’ve got! Auditions will take place on Monday, March 25 at 7 PM at The Spire Theater in Jamestown.. By p...

03/06/2024

🌟 Attention all talented individuals! 🌟

Are you ready to shine on stage and showcase your skills? 🎤✨ Chautauqua's Got Talent is back, and we want YOU to be a part of it!

📅 Mark your calendars for March 25th - it's audition day! To secure your spot, simply click the link below and fill out the registration form. Can't make it to the live auditions? No problem! You can still submit a video along with your registration.

🚨 Please note: Auditions will not be open to spectators, but once you make it through, get ready to dazzle in front of a live voting audience during the next rounds!

👉 Click here to preregister and lock in your chance to be a star: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jrQwWyOBQvnfzbEi8fQuaZvjI3c06yv5e68nmjBt-xs/viewform?pli=1&pli=1&edit_requested=true

Get ready to show the world your incredible talent! We can't wait to see what you've got! 🌟

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03/04/2024

Chautauqua's Got Talent: Auditions Open to All Ages and Talents!

Get ready to showcase your talent on the big stage as Chautauqua's Got Talent announces its upcoming auditions! Whether you're 5 or 105, and regardless of your talent, we want to see what you've got! Auditions will take place on Monday, March 25th at 7:00 PM at The Spire Theater in downtown Jamestown, NY.

Continuing our tradition of providing a platform for performers of all ages, this year's auditions will maintain our commitment to inclusivity and diversity. While the live auditions will be closed to the public, aspiring performers can still preregister or submit a video audition to the CGT page at any time leading up to the audition date.

Chautauqua's Got Talent celebrates talents of all kinds - from singing and dancing to magic, comedy, instrumental performances, and beyond. Whatever your talent may be, we welcome you to share it with us on our stage.

The contest will span five exciting Mondays, starting with April 22nd, providing ample opportunity for performers of all ages and talents to showcase their creativity and passion.

In addition to the opportunity to shine on stage, contestants will compete for a grand prize of $1,000.00, along with coveted studio time at Found Recording Studio, offering them a chance to further hone their craft in a professional setting.

We are proud to have the support of SE93 and The Post-Journal as sponsors of Chautauqua's Got Talent, whose generosity has helped make this event possible.

"All talents are welcome at Chautauqua's Got Talent, and we're excited to provide a platform for performers of all ages and backgrounds to showcase their skills," said Ylsa Maj