It's Audition Time at The APOLLO: 75th ANNIVERSARY

The world famous Apollo Theater will hold open auditions for Amateur Night in both New York and Atlanta! The audition is open to singers, dancers, comedians and musicians of all ages and musical styles.

AMATEUR NIGHT OPEN AUDITIONS IN ATLANTA Date: October 10, 2009 from 10am to 6pm Where: Rialto Center for the Arts - Georgia State University – 80 Forsyth Street, NW - Atlanta, GA 30303
Come Early!!! - Only the first 300 acts will be seen in Atlanta!

AMATEUR NIGHT OPEN AUDITIONS IN NY Dates: October 17th & 18th from 10am to 6pm each day Where: The World Famous Apollo Theater – 253 West 125th Street - New York City Apollo Theater Soundstage (3rd floor).

PLEASE NOTE: We will see the first 600 people over the span of two days (October 17th & 18th) at a maximum of 300 people each day. We will give out as many numbers as possible on the 1st day (October 17th). If we reach a total of 600 people on the first day, we will not give out any additional numbers on the 2nd day (October 18th).

• Each contestant will have up to 90 seconds to audition.

• Singers can bring a track or sing a cappella. We will NOT have a band in house.

• Musicians should bring their own instruments.

• Dancers should bring a cassette or CD for their performance.

• All auditions should be in good taste and with no profanity.

• Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

For more information, please call our Amateur Night Hotline (212) 531-5370.

APOLLO AMATEUR NIGHT ANNOUNCES A NEW GRAND PRIZE OF TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR THE 2010 75th ANNIVERSARY SEASON!

Since 1934, aspiring artists and performers have graced the stage of the Apollo Theater hoping the
approval of the infamous audience will launch their entertainment careers. Apollo Amateur Night has
been home to an impressive, ever-expanding roster of world class talent including Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, James Brown, Ben E. King, Jackie Wilson, The Isley Brothers, Luther Vandross, Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5, Fat Joe, Lauryn Hill, Dru Hill, Blu Cantrell and many
others.

The Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation dedicated to preserving and developing the Apollo
Theater and its initiatives for performing artists, educational programs, and community outreach efforts in New York City and
beyond.
Sponsored by the Coca-Cola Company