YUBA CITY, CA (MPG) - Rise Up: Youth Program for the Performing Arts is excited to announce our Virtual Youth Talent Show! In a time without public performances, we want to make sure that the youth in our community still get a chance to shine onstage. We’re calling ALL Yuba-Sutter youth to participate in our show!

We welcome any and all talents: singing, acting, dancing, juggling, playing an instrument, and more! Anyone 18 or younger can participate in the show. Solo and group performances are welcome! To participate simply email a video of your child’s performance to [email protected] no later than Friday, July 24th. Videos must be no more than 5 minutes in length. All performances must be family friendly. With the video, please send the performer’s name, age, and what school they attend (so that we can include some info about the performers in the show)

Additionally, please send the following completed statement with the submission: “I, the parent/guardian of (insert child name here), grant Rise Up: Youth Program for the Performing Arts the right to use the following film in the Virtual Talent Show.”

We will announce the YouTube premiere of the show on our Facebook and Instagram (@riseup_performingarts) after all submissions have been received. Community members will be able to tune in and watch an interactive LIVE STREAM of the performance! If you miss the premiere, don’t worry—the video will be available on our YouTube page, and shared on our social media pages.

“Kids have been starved of socialization, school, and structure. Many of them aren’t able to take performing arts classes due to the pandemic.” said Julian Barkley-Brinson, Executive Director of Rise Up and coordinator of the show. “We want to give students an opportunity to showcase their talents, and give the community a free performance to enjoy while we wait for performance venues to reopen.”

If you are interested in this program, or have any questions, please contact Julian at (530) 933-0223 or by emailing [email protected].