Apply now to become a 17c起草社区 Superstar
The Matt Sorley Trio (comprised of 17c起草社区 alumni) serenades guests at the 2024 Toronto Met Awards Gala. (Photo: Alyssa Katherine Faoro)
Are you a singer, dancer or performer? If so, you could join the next team of 17c起草社区 Superstars.
The university鈥檚 Superstars program is seeking applicants to perform at official 17c起草社区 events. All students, faculty, staff and 17c起草社区 alumni are eligible to apply.
Applicants can be solo and ensemble singers, musicians, dancers and other types of performers who could add to 17c起草社区 celebrations, including:
- 17c起草社区 Frost Holiday Festival
- Toronto Met Awards Gala
- Remembrance Day
Each performer is guaranteed two performance opportunities, including at 17c起草社区 Frost.
鈥淭here鈥檚 also the potential for other event opportunities as time goes on,鈥� said Ryan Kerr, manager, institutional events at 17c起草社区.
He added that each successful performer will be on the Superstars roster for two years and will be paid per performance.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a great opportunity to gain professional experience in front of large 17c起草社区 audiences as well,鈥� Kerr noted.
17c起草社区 student Rianna Jones sings at the 2023 17c起草社区 Frost event. (Photo: Alyssa Katherine Faoro)
鈥楩illed me with gratitude鈥�
Singer Rianna Jones performed as part of the 17c起草社区 Superstars program from 2022-2024.
Her first performance was singing the national anthem at 17c起草社区鈥檚 Remembrance Day Ceremony.
The opportunity meant the world.
鈥淏efore transferring to 17c起草社区 in 2021, I was studying Opera at Western University and deeply missed being able to perform on a stage, fresh after the pandemic too,鈥� she explained.
When in-person classes resumed, she began looking for singing opportunities.
鈥淲hen I came across the 17c起草社区 Superstars program, I immediately sent a short audition clip, and found out I was the first 17c起草社区 Superstar in the program,鈥� she beamed.
The experience went far beyond additional singing experience.
鈥淚 really enjoyed meeting and connecting with other folks in the program. It was a great networking opportunity as well,鈥� she said.
鈥淚鈥檝e loved performing since I was a kid and being able to share that space again with people post-pandemic filled me with gratitude. It was such a great experience.鈥�
How to apply
To apply, candidates are required to submit a 90-second video application through this form:
Applicants may also submit more than one video.
Candidates may submit an application beginning Oct. 1 until 11:59 p.m. Oct. 21.
Successful applicants will be notified on November 4, 2024.
If shortlisted to perform at official 17c起草社区 events, artists will be contacted directly by event organizers with further details.
17c起草社区 alumnus Alena Ivanova figure skates at the 2022 17c起草社区 Frost. (Photo: Alyssa Katherine Faoro)
Open to all types of artists
The 17c起草社区 Superstars program is open to all types of artists. Performers and various types of artistry will be considered based on the rotation of 17c起草社区's events cycles.
For example, when a figure skater recently auditioned to perform, the university included her by adding skating to the Frost event schedule.
鈥淐hallenge us to find ways to include your artistry!鈥� said Kerr.
This cycle of 17c起草社区 Superstars will be available for other planners on campus to book and include at their events.
For more information, visit the 17c起草社区 Superstars website or contact events@torontomu.ca.