Open to all seniors ages 60 and up
In-person tryouts for seniors age 60+ are happening now through July 18 throughout the Lexington area for the Morning Pointe Foundation’s 5th Annual Seniors Got Talent variety show.
The show will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. at the Lexington Opera House.
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 July 1-18 at local Morning Pointe Senior Living communities during their Family Nights:
- Tuesday, July 9, from 5-7 p.m. – Morning Pointe of Frankfort at 68 C. Michael Davenport Blvd.; Phone 502-226-5888
- Wednesday, July 10, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Morning Pointe of Richmond at 1400 Gibson Bay Drive; Phone 859-626-5000
- Thursday, July 11, from 5-7 p.m. – Morning Pointe of Lexington at 233 Ruccio Way; Phone 859-554-0060
- Wednesday, July 17, from 5-7 p.m. – Morning Pointe of Lexington-East at 150 Shoreside Drive; Phone 859-721-0350
- Thursday, July 18, from 5-7 p.m. – Morning Pointe of Louisville at 4711 S. Hurstbourne Parkway; Phone 502-873-3800
So far, more than 10 seniors have signed up for tryouts, including a comedian, music duo, violin player and more. Auditions can also be submitted online at morningpointefoundation.com/events/seniors-got-talent/ through Aug. 2.
“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.”
Doug and Lyssa High, co-anchors at ABC 36 News in Lexington, are debuting as masters of ceremonies for Seniors Got Talent.
Tickets will be $10 plus Ticketmaster and other fees and will go on sale in August.
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 singer Ron Cheak for his swinging rendition of “The Best is Yet to Come.” Second place went to duo Collins and Cox for their medley of, “Hey, Good Looking,” “Gentle on My Mind” and “Glory Train.” Third place went to The Glitterbugs dancing group for their routine to “All That Jazz,” and the People’s Choice Award went to the Capital Steppers dancing group for their peppy dance routine medley to classic rock-and-roll songs.
The Morning Pointe Foundation hosts four Seniors Got Talent shows each year. Besides Lexington, shows are held in Chattanooga, Franklin and Knoxville, Tennessee.
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 and Alzheimer’s memory care communities in five southeastern states: Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama and Indiana. The company’s 39th community is currently under development in Danville, Kentucky – Morning Pointe of Danville Assisted Living, Phase II. It is expected to open this fall.
