WE HAVE OVER ALL AGE GROUPS:  PETITE (8 & UNDER), JUNIOR (9-12), TEEN (13-14) AND SENIOR (15-19).

Please read carefully; note that THERE ARE CHANGES IN THE RULES FOR 2008-09. Failure to comply with these rules can result in point deductions or disqualification. It is the responsibility of the studio owner/teacher to review the rules and regulations with both the participants and their parents.

There will be a service charge of $40.00 for all checks returned by the bank. After a check has been returned by the bank, all future entries or purchases must be made by a money order or a cashier's check. If payment has not been received on a returned check by the competition date, the contestant will not be allowed to perform. NO CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR ENTRY FEES THAT ARE TO BE PAID AT THE DOOR!

Any discrepancy in score sheets must be brought to the attention of the Rising Star directors on the day of competition. No protest of score or age will be accepted after the day of the contest. ONLY TEACHERS WILL BE ALLOWED TO SEE THE MASTER CONTROL SHEET AND STATE A PROTEST.

There will be a $10.00 fee for each change (category, age group or music) made at the door. This can be avoided by double-checking the confirmation information that is mailed to you. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS!

Absolutely, no smoking will be allowed in the competition area.

All contestants must furnish their own music on a good quality CD or cassette with the tape rewound to start. Rising Star Talent Productions, Inc. recommends one (1) song per tape or CD. Any tape or CD related delay will result in a deduction of one (1) point per judge.  Act number must be prominently displayed on the tape or CD.

There will be no admission charge at the door.

Fire, swords, knives or live animals on stage are prohibited. Props are allowed, however, smoke or props that are connected to an electrical outlet may not be used. Contained dry ice is acceptable. Studios are responsible for getting props on and off stage.  There is a three minute time limit for prop set up.  After that time period a five point penalty will be accessed.  Check with Stage Manager about where to leave props backstage.  

A tentative time schedule and directions to the competition location will be sent to all entries approximately ten (10) days before the competition date. Late arrivals will receive a 10 point penalty unless you cannot perform on time due to costume change.  If your act # is passed, you are considered late!  If you cannot perform at your scheduled time, due to costume change, you will be given five (5) acts to change before being considered late. YOU MUST BE PREPARED TO PERFORM ONE (1) HOUR AHEAD OF YOUR SCHEDULED TIME.

Contestants give their permission to the directors of Rising Star Talent Productions, Inc. to use their photographs or video of any act in connection with advertising, promotions or news coverage of our competition.

Contestants will be judged by a panel of competent judges, and all entrants agree that the time, manner, and method of judging the contest shall be solely within the discretion of the directors and producers of Rising Star Talent Productions, Inc. and that all decisions of the judges are final.

The directors of Rising Star have the right to disqualify any act that, in their opinion, is deemed distasteful or vulgar.