Annual My Time to Shine Talent Competition

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The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater in downtown Lumberton, NC, will host its Eleventh Annual My Time to Shine Talent Competition 7pm Saturday March 22.

The very popular and competitive competition will feature 16 contestants competing in all categories of talent, from singing and dancing to instrumental and more. Auditions were held in February to determine qualifying contestants to showcase on the theater’s stage.

The winner of this year’s competition will receive a $1,000 cash prize, with second place receiving $500 and third place $250. Additionally, a People’s Choice Award will be chosen based on ticket sales for each contestant and donations made during purchase checkout.

This year’s host will be Fayetteville-based social media influencer and musician Tyrenza Taylor, and this year’s contestants will be the following:

Anya Gupta

Donald Carlton

Nataleigh Dellinger

Nora Chadwick

Andrea Locklear

Joshua Oxendine

Marissa Green

Keaton Lowery

Alaira Jacobs

Braeleigh Hunt

Infinite Harmony

Summer Staton

Savannah Evans

Caitlin Davis

Andrew McBroom

Ja’Lisa Grate

Tickets for the competition are $20 general seating and can be purchased anytime on-line by visiting www.carolinaciviccenter.com.  Tickets also can be purchased in-person or with credit card or cash 1:00 – 5:30 pm Monday through Friday through the theater’s administrative offices, or by calling 910-738-4339. When available, tickets can also be purchased at the door. Theater lobby box office opens for ticket sales one hour prior to performance.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater is a beautifully restored 1928 treasure listed on the National Register of Historic Places that offers visitors a unique and visually stunning experience. The theater is located at 315 North Chestnut Street in the heart of downtown Lumberton.  First opened as a vaudeville and silent film house, the theater offers a wide array of programming including live touring performances, original productions, art exhibits, films, special events and rentals. For more information visit www.carolinaciviccenter.com

The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater is located in historic downtown Lumberton at Fourth and Chestnut streets, just one block north of the downtown plaza. There is plenty of parking around the theater.