Talent show to raise money for Southwest Missouri seniors

An upcoming talent show will benefit area senior citizens.

Branson's Got Talent is holding auditions for their upcoming talent show, slated for September. Auditions may be done in person or online, and all family-friendly talents are welcomed.

In person auditions will be held at the Our Lady of the Lake Parish Center, located on Vaughn Drive. Auditions will be held June 12, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and June 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Additional auditions will be held in July if necessary. Auditions may also be submitted online at www.4ozarkseniors.com/BGT.

The talent show is set for September 6 at the Hamner Variety Theater, where talents will be showcased in front of some of the biggest names in Branson. Dave Hamner, headliner of the Hamners' Unbelievable Show will serve as the master of ceremonies for the event, and Christina Tabuchi, a multi-talented entertainer and star of the Shoji Tabuchi show, is one of the competition's judges. Additional judges will be announced soon.

Prize packages will be presented for first, second and third place winners of the competition.  The third place winner receives $100, while the second place winner takes home a $500 prize. The first place winner of the talent show will receive $1,000 and will be given the opportunity to open the Hamners' Unbelievable Show one night later in the season.

Branson's Got Talent is sponsored by Devoted Health Care. The talent show is hosted by 4 Ozark Seniors, a local nonprofit dedicated to assisting senior adults, improving their quality of life and connecting them to benefits, services and programs.