Press release:

Tomorrow’s stars of stage and screen might be today’s elementary, middle
and high school students.

Act3 Productions in Sandy Springs is inviting metro-Atlanta students from kindergarten through 12 th grade to audition for ShowStoppers 2013, ArtSSprings annual youth talent competition.

Those interested may present their talent for up to 2 ½ minutes on March 23 from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. at Act3 Playhouse, behind Trader Joe’s in Sandy Springs Plaza, 6285 Roswell Road. Auditions are by appointment only and there is an audition fee of $15. Contact michelle.act3@gmail.com.

Act3 staff will select finalists in three age groups and coach them for a final performance before a panel of judges from the Atlanta entertainment industry. Cash prizes of $100, $75 and $50 will be awarded to first, second and third place finishers in each of the three age categories.

Rickets to the performances will be $10 for students and seniors, $15 for adults and $25 for reserved seats and can be purchased online.

ArtSSprings is an annual 30-day spring celebration of the arts in Sandy Springs and includes theater, music, visual arts, book signings, dance and more. It is presented by ArtSandySprings (ArtSS), a membership-based volunteer organization that exists to promote local arts and artists.