Auditions for the Clark Center Search for the Stars Competition will be held from noon to 5 p.m. March 13 at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts in Arroyo Grande.  

Twenty five acts will be selected to compete in the semifinals of the competition on April 18. Five local theatre and music professionals, including Erik Austin of Kelrik Productions, Pepper Daniels of American General Media, Kevin Harris of SLO Little Theatre and Jenny Shaheen of Chameleon Productions, will chose 15 finalists to compete for the Grand prize. 

The finals jury will include Loch Powell, an entertainment manager for Leverage Management in LA and Erik Stein, the casting director of PCPA Theaterfest in Santa Maria. 

The grand prize winner will have an opportunity to perform as the opening act for a Clark Center Association show during the 2010-2011 season and a season subscription. First prize will be $200 and second prize will be $100. Prizes will also be awarded, for audience choice, best costume and young contestant.

Potential Contestants must submit an application and registration fee by March 8.  Walk-in contestants may audition if time permits. The registration fees are $35 for solo acts and $50 for groups.  

For more information, or to download an application form, visit www.clarkcenter.org.  

Applications and registration fees should be sent to:
Clark Center Association
Attn: Membership Director
487 Fair Oaks Avenue
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

For more information, contact Wendy-Marie Foerster at 489-4196 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Clark Center Association supports and promotes the performing and cultural arts for the enjoyment, entertainment and education of our community. The Clark Center is located at 487 Fair Oaks Avenue in Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.

For more information on shows at the Clark Center call the box office at (805) 489-9444.  For more information on the Clark Center Association and its productions, call (805) 489-4196, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.ClarkCenter.org.