Calling All Performers!
The South Dakota State Library would like to invite you to show us your talent at the 6th Annual Performance Showcase. This year's showcase will once again be a virtual event. Public libraries and other community organizations are looking for quality performers for all age groups. We are asking each performing act to submit a ten-minute video that highlights their show. These videos will be compiled into a playlist specifically created for the 2023 showcase. Librarians will register for the showcase virtual event, which will feature the playlist of all performing acts.
This free event allows libraries across the state to view a variety of different performing acts. Librarians often collaborate with nearby libraries and other organizations when booking performers. We invite performers to join us for a Zoom meet-up on November 18th at 10:00 am CST. During the meet-up, you will have an opportunity to visit with librarians about your act and book performances for the summer of 2023. Your Performance Showcase videos will be available for a two-week period starting from November 7-17 to be viewed by librarians who are registered for the event. A link will be added to the South Dakota State Library's website for those who are unable to watch the initial virtual event.
Please keep in mind that the South Dakota State Library is a member of the national Collaborative Summer Library Program. Most libraries follow the annual suggested CSLP theme for the year. For the summer of 2023, the theme is kindness, friendship, and unity, and the slogan is All Together Now. This is just to inform you if it is helpful in your preparation, but your performance does not have to include this theme.
- 2023 THEME: All Together Now
- VIDEO SUBMISSION: Eight to Ten minute video due October 3, 2022.
We encourage you to use your own YouTube channel (or similar) and provide the SDSL with an "Unlisted" URL or link.
Submit Video Link and Description
- Zoom EVENT: November 18, 2022; 10 am CDT
- LOCATION: Virtual Event
Performers -- have you reviewed our database recently? Make sure we have your contact information! We also have a handy form to submit updates to our webmaster. We hope to see you soon!
Are you ready to sign up for this fantastic opportunity to promote your performance? Mr. Rick Eugene Brammer will be coordinating all performing acts. Please contact Rick if you are interested in being part of our showcase!
Rick Eugene Brammer