Open to all seniors age 60 and up
In-person auditions for seniors age 60+ are happening now through Aug. 22 throughout the region for the Morning Pointe Foundation’s 6th Annual Seniors Got Talent variety show.
The show will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m., at The Franklin Theatre at 419 Main Street. All talented seniors age 60 and older are encouraged to try out. The Morning Pointe Foundation puts on the show in conjunction with Morning Pointe Senior Living. However, auditions are open to all seniors age 60+, not just Morning Pointe residents. Acts have included singers, musicians, dancers, poets, comedians and more. The grand-prize winner will receive $1,000, and prizes will also be given to second- ($500) and third-place ($250) winners. A People’s Choice winner will be determined by attendee votes.
In-person auditions will run through Aug. 22 at local Morning Pointe Senior Living communities during their Family Nights:
- Tuesday, Aug. 20, from 6-7:30 p.m. – Morning Pointe of Spring Hill at 1001 McCutcheon Creek Lane; Phone 931-451-1899
- Wednesday, Aug. 21, from 6-7:30 p.m. – Morning Pointe of Brentwood at 1522 Wilson Pike; Phone 615-285-3455
- Thursday, Aug. 22, from 6-7:30 p.m. – Morning Pointe of Franklin at 1005 Generations Way; Phone 615-614-8555
So far, more than 25 seniors have signed up for tryouts, including singers, pianists, comedians, dancers and more. Auditions can also be submitted online at morningpointefoundation.com/events/seniors-got-talent/ through Sept. 6.
“If you are 60 years young or up and have any sort of performing talent, don’t miss this opportunity to shine, meet other talented seniors and maybe even win some money,” said Miranda Perez, Morning Pointe Foundation executive director. “We’ve heard from so many of our contestants through the years that this show is a lot of fun, and some have even said it’s bucket-list worthy.”
Lisa Spencer, chief meteorologist at News4 WSMV in Nashville is returning as emcee of the show. Last year’s judges are also returning. They are Rich Eckhardt, one of the most well-known guitarists in Nashville; Alex Tinker IV, Open Mic Night emcee at Leiper’s Fork’s on “Fox and Locke”; Jim Hagaman, mayor of Spring Hill who has been involved in musical performance and theater; and Mackenzie Wasner, country music artist.
Tickets are $10 and are available now on The Franklin Theatre website. Morning Pointe Seniors Got Talent has sold out the past two years.
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Proceeds from the show will go to the Morning Pointe Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit public service organization, to support nursing and other college scholarships. The Morning Pointe Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Morning Pointe Senior Living founded by senior healthcare entrepreneurs Greg A. Vital and J. Franklin Farrow. The Foundation was created in 2014 to provide caregiver support programs, sponsor educational awareness events and fund scholarships that advance the care of seniors throughout the Southeast.
Last year’s showcase highlighted some amazing winners. First place went to pianist Jack Wise for his original piece “Live Life More.” Second place went to singer Judy Street with her original song, “What.” Third place and the People’s Choice Award went to singer Brett McCreary with his charismatic performance of “Me and Mrs. Jones.”
The Morning Pointe Foundation hosts four Seniors Got Talent shows each year. Besides Franklin, shows are held in Chattanooga and Knoxville, Tennessee, as well as Lexington, Kentucky.
To learn more or inquire about sponsorships for Seniors Got Talent, contact Miranda Perez at 423-238-5330 or visit morningpointefoundation.com.
Founded in 1997 by Vital and Farrow, Morning Pointe Senior Living owns and operates 38 assisted living, personal care, and Alzheimer’s memory care communities in five southeastern states: Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama and Indiana. Local Morning Pointe campuses include communities in Franklin, Brentwood, Spring Hill, Columbia and Tullahoma. Each provides access to clinical care; meals with dietician oversight and an emphasis on fresh, local produce; a full life enrichment activity program; engaging community partnerships; and on-site physical, occupational and speech therapy services.
