QSAC is announcing a talent competition where the winner will be selected by a live audience, the online community and Industry professionals. Got Talent? A Competition to Benefit Autism, is currently accepting submissions, awarding the winning contestant an entertainment package worth over $1,000!
The competition is searching for talent in categories such as: singing, dancing, music, comedy, poetry, magic and more. A committee of industry professionals will select artists to perform in front of a live audience on 3 Monday nights (March 29, April 5, April 26) at the new upscale lounge VIG 27 (119 E. 27 St., NY, NY).
“There is a great deal of undiscovered talent especially in a place like New York City” said Gary A. Maffei, Executive Director of QSAC. “What a wonderful opportunity for QSAC to expand its visibility and raise much needed funds for our programs."
QSAC, one of the largest agencies dedicated specifically to autism and an award-winning organization, provides comprehensive services and programs to individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families in New York City and Long Island. Founded in 1978, QSAC today has 21 facilities in Manhattan, The Bronx, Queens, and Nassau County. Over 2,000 people benefit yearly from its programs, including about 890 individuals who receive direct services. Many of QSAC’s participants represent challenging cases referred to QSAC by the Boards of Education and New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. All of QSAC services are geared towards providing people with autism with the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to lead a more independent, productive and fulfilled life.
The Got Talent? A Competition to Benefit Autism finale will take place in May 2010 at a NYC venue TBD. Tickets range from $25-$100.
VIP seating and advertisement/sponsorship opportunities are also available.
100% of the proceeds go to QSAC, Inc. Competition rules, application forms, online application and tickets available at www.qsac.com/talent
Interested parties may contact talent@qsac.com or call 212-244-5560 x 2005.
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