Lawrence Has Talent 2026

The LTEF is so excited to announce the return of LAWRENCE HAS TALENT! The 3rd annual talent showcase will be bigger and better this year and we can not wait to see what amazing talent is going to come out and audition this year. Auditions will be held February 19th and February 21st at LHS, $3,000 in cash prizes to the winners this year! Open to those who live, work, receive talent training, attend or have attended school at anytime in Lawrence. Come out and dazzle us with your talent.

Sign up today! https://events.humanitix.com/3rd-annual-lawrence-has-talent-auditions

Fine Print

Act Requirements: 

A variety of acts are encouraged—singing, playing a musical instrument, dancing, performing in a skit, doing magic tricks, performing stand-up comedy, juggling, or any other unique talent! However, there should be NO LIP-SYNCHING acts.

  • Acts may have multiple members. The maximum number of participants per act is 8.

  • Individuals may only audition as a part of up to 2 acts.

  • Acts must be no longer than 3 minutes.

  • Acts must be fully prepared for the audition—words memorized, choreography completed, etc. 

  • Accompaniments may be live or recorded. If recorded it should be submitted electronically once your audition is confirmed. No phones with the track will be accepted. All songs must be edited prior to auditions. No accompanist will be provided.

  • Absolutely no profanity or insensitive subject matter will be permitted.

  • Costumes must be appropriate for all age groups. This is a community event.

  • Available to performers: Microphones, piano and ability to show media on a screen.

  • Please provide your audio ahead of time if you need us to play audio.

  • Previous winners of LHT are not eligible to compete 

Performer Eligibility: 

  • Open to all ages

  • Previous winners of LHT are not eligible to compete 

  • All performers must be tied to Lawrence in ONE of the following ways: 

    • living in

    • working in

    • attending school/college

    • having attended school/college

    • currently receiving talent training in town

Judging:

  • No recording is being made by the committee and no recording is allowed during the audition by the act or committee.

  • Acts are being pre-screened by the LTEF-LHT Committee.

  • Judges are using a rubric to evaluate acts. 

  • In all cases, decisions of the judges/LTEF Committee are final and will not be open to discussion.

  • Prizes will be given to: 19 and over ~ $1000, 18 and under ~ $1000, Audience Choice ~ $500, LTEF Choice ~ $500 (based on the oldest participant in the act).

 

TALENT SHOW PRIZES

19 and over GRAND PRIZE: $1000

18 and under Grand Prize : $1000

Audience Choice: $500

LTEF Board of Trustees Choice: $500

Want to see what happened at last year’s show?

View the photos from the 2nd Annual Lawrence Has Talent show here: https://gallery.photographybyfabienne.com/lteflawrencehastalent/

View our online program booklet here!

Check out our 1st Lawrence Has Talent!