The School of Theater Arts at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades is presenting its annual Talent Search, where actors, singers, improv artists and models—ages 3½ to adult—will have a rare chance to perform for industry professionals and agency scouts, who will make constructive suggestions and provide further opportunities to audition for NY and NJ talent agents, casting directors and managers specializing in theater, film, TV, modeling, print work and voice-overs for video and internet games. Those who qualify will be invited to a special agent audition on Sunday, November 5.

The preliminary Talent Search will be held on Sunday, October 15, beginning at 2 p.m., where really young children can recite a short song, poem, joke or story that shows personality, while older children and adults can prepare short monologues (30 seconds or less) or sing 16 bars of a song, using a CD or ipod for accompaniment.

People who have auditioned at previous Talent Searches at the JCC are currently appearing on Broadway; in films, commercials, and voice-overs; and on network TV and Nickelodeon, making this a not-to-be-missed opportunity.

All auditions will be held in the Eric Brown Theater on the second floor of the JCC. Registration is $20 for JCC members; $25 public in advance; and $25 JCC members, $30 public at the door, if time permits. Agent auditions are $10 JCC members/$15 public.

For an audition time and details, contact Hagit at 201-408-1493.