The Statewide Life-changing Experience!
Talent Rise Corporation is formulated to create a series of entertainment-driven workshops for individuals with and without disabilities and life-threatening health circumstances. The workshops will help our future leaders in the arts become more equipped for work in the industry, whether as a performing artist or behind the scenes in production. The main goal of this program is to enhance inclusiveness, by helping all disabled persons access opportunities for performance art production.
Workshops
Our workshops are designed for the entertainment industry. Anyone can attend our workshops, as we will intently look for participants with disabilities and extenuating health circumstances as well. Our workshops will include programs that focus on behind-the-scenes production, such as "Introduction to becoming a Booking Agent, Introduction to Publicity, Concert Photography Training, etc." and courses for Artists on Stage like, "What Not to Wear," "So you want to become a Comedian 101," "Comedy 202," etc. You can see and sign up for all the Workshop Listings on our Performance and Production Links to the left on our website.
Our workshops are designed for the entertainment industry. Anyone can attend our workshops, as we will intently look for participants with disabilities and extenuating health circumstances as well. Our workshops will include programs that focus on behind-the-scenes production, such as "Introduction to becoming a Booking Agent, Introduction to Publicity, Concert Photography Training, etc." and courses for Artists on Stage like, "What Not to Wear," "So you want to become a Comedian 101," "Comedy 202," etc. You can see and sign up for all the Workshop Listings on our Performance and Production Links to the left on our website.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORKSHOP COMPLETION
Workshop participants will have the opportunity to be considered for participation in the Live Theater Production, called "Ohio Talent Seeker's Reality TV Talent Competition."
Arts workshop participants can enroll in the competition as contestants. Just like the reality TV shows, we will have a series of live show competitions (4 or 5) that will narrow it down to a winner who wins the grand prize. Local celebrity judges critique each act and have an influence on the voting combined with the voting of the audience, online voting and the text messaging community. A final winner will be chosen at the finale. Starting in season IV, we will also add a second prize for the best act that falls under the disabled performing artist roster. That act will receive a grand prize as well.
Workshop participants who studied on the production side will have the opportunity to be invited to intern for the production side of "Ohio Talent Seeker's Competition" throughout the season. They will work alongside a professional in their craft, gaining hands-on experience behind the stage scenes, audition setups, and all things involved in production for the show. The knowledge and experience they gain will take them far in the entertainment community.
Please visit our link for Ohio Talent Seekers or go to www.ohiotalentseekers.com to get information on the theater production.
Workshop participants will have the opportunity to be considered for participation in the Live Theater Production, called "Ohio Talent Seeker's Reality TV Talent Competition."
Arts workshop participants can enroll in the competition as contestants. Just like the reality TV shows, we will have a series of live show competitions (4 or 5) that will narrow it down to a winner who wins the grand prize. Local celebrity judges critique each act and have an influence on the voting combined with the voting of the audience, online voting and the text messaging community. A final winner will be chosen at the finale. Starting in season IV, we will also add a second prize for the best act that falls under the disabled performing artist roster. That act will receive a grand prize as well.
Workshop participants who studied on the production side will have the opportunity to be invited to intern for the production side of "Ohio Talent Seeker's Competition" throughout the season. They will work alongside a professional in their craft, gaining hands-on experience behind the stage scenes, audition setups, and all things involved in production for the show. The knowledge and experience they gain will take them far in the entertainment community.
Please visit our link for Ohio Talent Seekers or go to www.ohiotalentseekers.com to get information on the theater production.
Testimonies of Past Participants in either our workshop setting and our performance setting
Here is where you will find various testimonies from participants in either of our workshops or performing arts initiatives. Please visit our "Testimonies" link to see all current and future testimonies.
Here is where you will find various testimonies from participants in either of our workshops or performing arts initiatives. Please visit our "Testimonies" link to see all current and future testimonies.
Meet Raya Smith
Singer
Special Needs: Autistic
Season III |
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Raya Smith is a singer who is Autistic. Her mother put her through voice lessons and as she said: "It was something that Raya grew to love." Raya was in our current Season III production. She made it to round III and then she was eliminated. Communication was limited when speaking with Raya, but when it was time to perform, she spruced up, stepped into the spotlight and did her thing. Her notes could get as high as Mariah Carrey as she belted out her songs. It was a pleasure having Raya and her mother on the Season III journey. We hope helping put Raya in the public spotlight as a singer will take her career to another level as time goes by.
Meet Samantha Manns
Interpretive (Sign Language) Dancer
Special Needs: Utilizes a Seeing Eye Dog
Season II |
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Samantha Manns auditioned for Ohio Talent Seeker's back in our second season. Her interpretive (contemporary dance and sign language dance) style was unique and flowing. She had to drop out of the competition unexpectantly, due to health issues. She had made an inquiry about auditioning again for season III, but she either was not able to audition, or at least we didn't hear back from her. Hopefully, she will come back to audition on season IV.
Meet Brittany Cain
Makeup Artist
Special Needs: Wheelchair Bound
Season II
Meet Todd Berry
Vocal Coach Instructor
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Stage Presence and Production Instructor
Special Needs: Legally Blind
Todd Berry is a master vocalist, producer, arranger, stage performer, and a whole lot more. Todd was born legally blind but never has it stopped him from making his dreams come true and for many others he has represented over the years. He has performed for all types of industries including performing at corporate events, fairs and festivals, weddings, churches, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, as well as offering singing telegrams to folks for a birthday surprise. Todd Berry has opened for several national acts over the years and is now offering services for other bands and artists throughout the country. He has produced both music and fimography for many professionals in the entertainment business.
Working with Talent Rise Inc. Mr. Berry offers vocal coaching lessons in a classroom setting and in one on one sessions. He also offers stage performance direction both in a classroom setting and one on one sessions. His workshops are listed on the performance and production links of this website. Schedule your slot today to help elevate your stage and vocal performance.
Working with Talent Rise Inc. Mr. Berry offers vocal coaching lessons in a classroom setting and in one on one sessions. He also offers stage performance direction both in a classroom setting and one on one sessions. His workshops are listed on the performance and production links of this website. Schedule your slot today to help elevate your stage and vocal performance.
TESTIMONIES
My son took the hip hop dance class and since day one he really likes it. He has learned a lot of different dance style. He was already doing a lot of his own freestyle moves but this class is highly recommend to anyone who wants to learn new style of dances.
Nicole Williams, May 2019
Nicole Williams, May 2019
Public Relations Class
LaMeshia did a very good job. She was trying to “brand” me so that I could have something to focus on. She and I got along well. Have learned much and have new perspective on how my Aspergers affected me and how I can blend that into my story.
Anonymous Student, July 2020
LaMeshia did a very good job. She was trying to “brand” me so that I could have something to focus on. She and I got along well. Have learned much and have new perspective on how my Aspergers affected me and how I can blend that into my story.
Anonymous Student, July 2020
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