Open casting call for Frontenac’s Got Talent Jan. 18

Craig Bakay | Jan 11, 2017

Got talent? If so, Rob Moore of the Heritage Festival committee would like to hear from you.

Actually, the ‘talent’ part isn’t even all that necessary.

“Yes, if you have a stupid pet trick, juggle or do magic, everybody’s welcome,” Moore said with a laugh.

Yes, the casting call is going out for Frontenac’s Got Talent, the annual talent show component that kicks off the Heritage Festival Weekend (Feb. 17-20).

To that end, they’ll be holding auditions Jan. 18 at GREC from 6-8 p.m.

Of course if you sing, dance, play an instrument, chances are they’ll find a spot for you.

The idea is a ‘got talent’ format show and judges Mike Procter, Sherry Whan and Brian Roach will be on hand to make suggestions and such.

“Last year, we did a Hee Haw takeoff,” said Moore who has hosted the past two shows. “This year, we thought we’d do an America’s Got Talent format, that will be part actual talent competition and part staged event. A lot of it will depend on who shows up.”

He said the ‘judges’ will be adopting personas from the American Idol panel with Procter being Randy Jackson, Whan being Paula Abdul (“the more positive one”) and Roach as Simon Cowell.

“I guess that makes me Ryan Seacrest,” he said.

But Moore said any barbs and jabs will be reserved for a couple of “ringers” they plan to bring in, which could be people from the audience.

“It’s a staged event in the form of a contest,” he said. “But the term ‘auditions’ is just a word we chose.

“It’s really an open call.”

And, he said, they’d really like to reach out to North and South Frontenac, not just Central Frontenac or Sharbot Lakers.

“I’d like to hear from people I’ve never met before,” he said. “The only real requirement is that your act is legal and doesn’t require us to get special insurance (ie, nothing involving fire or pyrotechnics).

“We’d really like to branch out and we’re even having the bucket drummers this year. It doesn’t have to be just singers.”

You can just show up for the ‘auditions’ or you can call Rob at 613-539-1280 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details.

The show will take place on Feb. 17 in the auditorium following opening ceremonies in the foyer. There will be refreshments available at intermission and admission is by a donation to the food bank.