By Ryan Duey

The Brown Grand Theatre in Concordia is bringing back “Concordia’s Got Talent,” inspired by the show “America’s Got Talent.” Live Auditions will take place on March 23rd at 3:00 p.m. with the Final Competitions taking place on March 30th at 3:00 p.m.

Melissa Swenson, Director of the Brown Grand, says the idea of this event has been kicked around for a number of years.

Auditions will consist of two Divisions. Division 1 will showcase contestants aged 6 to 16 and Division 2 is set for contestants aged 17 and up. Swenson stated that contestants can email Audition Videos if they cannot attend live.

Contestants will be judged by three special guests including a former “VOICE” contestant.

Audience members can attend the Live Auditions at no cost, while Admission to the Final Performances will cost $25 a person for both Divisions. Contestants can register until March 20th. For more information and to register visit their website at www.browngrand.org under the Events tab.