TALENT QUEST
Celebrating its 12th year at Hersheypark

Attention all Concert Bands, Jazz Bands, Marching Bands, Dance Groups, Drill Teams, and Choral Groups!

Your group has worked hard, practiced, and rehearsed every step, every note to perfection. And is now ready to take the show on the road. But, where do you find the perfect venue? You want to showcase your group's talents and have fun too! Hersheypark Talent Quest is the answer.

Marching Band Talent Quest isn't just for performers, but their families too. With the opportunity to purchase discounted tickets, a fun-filled day at the Park can be enjoyed by all! We even sweeten the deal by adding 2 complimentary passes for every 20 tickets purchased!

Talent Quest is a Monday-Friday program. Please review the 2012 Hersheypark Operating Calendar prior to selecting a performance date for your group.

See you on the BIG stage!
Hersheypark Talent Quest Agents

AUDITION INFORMATION:

Group leaders must submit a completed Online Talent Quest Audition Form
A Talent Quest audition DVD or Video to Hersheypark must be submitted if your group has not performed at Hersheypark within the previous 2 calendar years. Audition pieces must be reviewed and APPROVED by Hersheypark at least three (3) weeks prior to the Performance Date. The audition piece should reflect numbers of performers expected to perform at Hersheypark, costumes similar to what will be worn, and the quality and content of the production that you have planned for Hersheypark. Please label all audition materials with group name, contact name, and phone number. Due to the number of entries, these items will not be returned
All groups are expected to wear costumes or uniforms, and maintain a professional appearance
All musical selections and costumes should be in good taste, keeping in mind the family-oriented atmosphere of Hersheypark. If you are unsure of content or costumes feel free to ask
All performances must remain within the allotted 30-minute time span

PERFORMANCE LOCATION:

Your performers will take the stage in the Midway Tent, a performance venue that boasts 11,000 air-conditioned square feet! Home to Talent Quest for its 12th consecutive season, the Midway Tent is certain to put the spotlight on your stars as they delight park-goers young and old.

Additional venues may be available for your groups performance. Discuss potential options with your Talent Quest Agent.

MIDWAY TENT TECHNICAL INFORMATION:

Stage Dimensions are 20’ deep x 40’ wide
Our house Sound System has CD playback. We recommend pre-recording all audio needs on to one CD for greatest performance quality
We are able to provide four (wired) microphones as well as four microphone stands
Dressing areas will be available 30 minutes prior to your performance
Chairs are available for ensembles that require seating
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide music stands or store equipment prior to or after your performance time

MARCHING BANDS:

Marching bands are not required to wear full marching band attire, however, a uniform is required (for example collared shirts & khaki shorts)
For the safety of your group members, as well as other Park guests, we ask that rifles, batons, flags, etc. not be used for any kind of Marching Band performance
We do invite these performers to participant in other ways that will support or contribute to their group's performance
Please be aware that Hersheypark has many obstacles such as benches, trees, and narrow walkways. Please keep this in mind when choosing a formation
Changing areas may be available upon request, however, instrument storage of any kind is not available

REGISTRATION IS AS EASY AS 5,6,7,8:

To request a performance date please complete the Online Talent Quest Audition Form. To receive the best pricing, schedule your performance in May or June and receive up to 45% off the regular rate! Plan to purchase your tickets a minimum of 3 weeks prior to your performance. Tickets will be mailed via UPS.

If chosen to participate in Talent Quest, our Talent Quest Staff will contact you to confirm your performance details, including admission packages. A Talent Quest Agent will confirm day-of details within 2 weeks of your performance.

As a participant in Talent Quest your performing group and their family members qualify for discount rates at Hersheypark. Please call 1-800-242-4236 for ticket information.

We hope to see you this summer with Talent Quest!

RULES AND REGULATIONS

All performances must adhere to the following parameters:

Talent Quest participation is limited to groups purchasing a total of 20 tickets or more
Everyone entering Hersheypark must have a ticket, including performers and escorts
Footwear of some kind must be worn at all times, on and off stage, even if a group member is not performing
No dancing or practicing on stage prior to performance
Group members must stay in dressing area when wearing costumes.
Each group should keep only a limited number of chaperones backstage
Because the Tent is an indoor venue, Talent Quest is a rain or shine program
All Talent Quest participants or their parents/legal guardians must sign and return a Grant of Permission, Grant of Use and Release Agreement as a condition to performing inside Hersheypark. The form will be provided in the confirmation packet
Due to the popularity of this program and limited time slots that are available, set-up/load in time is limited to 30 minutes, and break down/load out time is limited to 15 minutes

Request and audition today Online Talent Quest Audition Form

100 W. Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033 - 1-800-HERSHEY - info@hersheypa.com

TALENT QUEST Celebrating its 12th year at Hersheypark