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Bid Today, So Students Can Study in Paris Tomorrow!
The Online Auction for "Are You the Next Showstopper?" is officially OPEN!
From now through May 23rd, you can support the next generation of performers and score rare, one-of-a-kind treasures ? but don't wait: new items drop weekly, and once they're gone... they're gone!
Each bid helps fund life-changing arts education opportunities through the N'Kenge Foundation, and gets us closer to crowning this year's People's Choice Winner and sending three talented artists to Paris on the ultimate summer arts adventure.
- Auction Highlights Included
- Exclusive experiences with Broadway stars
- Signed memorabilia & limited-edition collectibles
- Luxury vacation getaways
- VIP tickets to top shows
Auction Closes: Tuesday, May 23rd at 5:00 PM.
Why Bid? Every dollar raised supports the N'Kenge Foundation, a nonprofit empowering youth through arts mentorship, education, and access - including "Are You the Next Showstopper?", a national competition for singers, actors, and dancers ages 12-30. Winners receive an all-expenses-paid trip to the Ultimate Paris Summer Arts Program, a 15-day intensive featuring masterclasses with Beyonce's vocal coach, Broadway's N'Kenge, and other industry greats.
Help us spotlight tomorrow's stars. Bid big. Win bold. Be a Showstopper!
For more information please visit www.NKengeFoundation.org
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ARE YOU THE NEXT SHOWSTOPPER?! Talent Competition
Fifteen of the nation's most talented young performers are ready to sing, dance, and act their way to their Off Broadway debut competing for the ultimate grand prize?an all-expenses-paid trip to Paris for the Ultimate Paris Summer Arts Program!
Join us for an electrifying afternoon at Theatre 555 (555 West 42nd St) as finalists aged 12?30 compete LIVE in front of an All Star Team of Industry Professionals:
Hosted by Tony, Emmy, Grammy Nominated Performer N'Kenge (Motown, The Musical, Caroline or Change, N'Kenge Foundation)
Judges Include:
Salisha Thomas (The Salisha Show, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Once Upon A One More Time)
TyNia Brandon (The Lion King, Heart of Rock n Roll, Some Like It Hot)
Donnie Kehr (Jersey Boys, The Who?s Tommy, Billy Elliott)
Beverly Jensen (Broadway Dance Center, So You Think You Can Dance)
Ben Cameron (Broadway Sessions, Wicked)
Stephanie Rosenberg (Tony Winning Broadway Producer Moulin Rouge global, Executive Producer of the Grammy Award Winning album The Color Purple)
Produced by: Michael T. Clarkston & N'Kenge
Tickets: $25
Location: Theatre 555, 555 W 42nd St, New York, NY
These young stars are competing for more than a title?they?re chasing the opportunity of a lifetime. One winner from each age group will head to Paris this June to train with world-class industry pros including:
- David Lee Brewer (Beyoncé's former vocal coach)
- Lou Stancil (Will Smith's acting coach)
- Faculty from Juilliard, Broadway, and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
They'lll study acting, dance, and voice, perform in historic venues, and experience cultural excursions across the City of Lights.
Proudly sponsored by:
The Salisha Show, Theatre 555, and the N'Kenge Foundation
This is not just a show- it's a movement to empower the next generation of artists. Don't miss your chance to witness the future of Broadway before they take the world stage!
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Make Your Bid to Support Magnifying BIPOC Stories
About the N?Kenge Foundation
The N?Kenge Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to educate, mentor, inspire and uplift through the arts by magnifying BIPOC stories in educational initiatives as well as community engagement programs focuses on mental health and healing through the arts. The Foundation wants to ensure that these powerful narratives are accessible through all multimedia efforts. Signature programs include Harmony of Heritage, Beyond the Spotlight, and Are You the Next Showstopper?!