
Residents are asked to showcase their talents at Open Auditions for the “Des Moines Got Talent” concert (coming Wed., Aug. 8) on Thursday and Friday of this week – May 3 and 4.
“The Des Moines Arts Commission is looking for talented local performers to audition in the areas of: music, dance, theatre, comedy, poetry, novelty and spoken arts,” reads an announcement. “At this open community concert we want to showcase local talent. We plan to select a variety of artists who display creativity, excellent talent, great showmanship and broad audience appeal.”
Here’s how to audition:
Call the Des Moines Parks Dept. @ 206-870-6527 or send an e-mail to recreation@desmoineswa.gov for audition details & to schedule your audition slot.
Auditions will be held in 20 minute increments at the Des Moines Activity Center, located at 2045 S. 216th Street on:
- Thurs., May 3 from 6-9 p.m.
- Fri., May 4 from 6-9 p.m.
The deadline to sign up for the auditions is 4 p.m. the day of the audition.
Sponsored by the Des Moines Arts Commission, Parks, Recreation & Senior Services, Des Moines Legacy Foundation & 4 Culture


