The Lt. Governor of Indiana Becky Skillman, spoke at the Strand Theatre in Shelbyville as part of a campaign stop in Shelbyville.    She spoke kindly of our project and the revitalization theatres like ours bring to their communities.

Here comes ShelbyIdol 2009!!

Energy2action, LLC is proud to announce ShelbyIdol 2009.

ShelbyIdol is a singing contest for individuals age 13 – 25.*   ShelbyIdol

will also offer a Junior division this year for kids 12 & under.  Closed,

individual a cappella auditions will be held on May 13, May 20, June 10, and

June 17, at the Intelliplex Conference Center. 

Check www.energy2action.com for audition details.

(*may not have ever made a professional recording)

Of the individuals who audition above, approximately 35 (25 ShelbyIdols and

10 Junior Idols) will be chosen for a second open audition at The Strand on

Saturday, June 27th, 2009, at 7:00 p.m.  This audition will also be an

a cappella performance lasting no more than 1-1/2 minute each.  Each person

in the audience will cast one vote for a semi-finalist and Junior hopeful.

The most voted for 15 Idols and 5 Juniors will advance.

On July 11th, 2009, the 15 ShelbyIdol and 5 Junior ShelbyIdol

Semi-finalists will perform with music at The Strand at 7:00 p.m.  From this

group 6 ShelbyIdols and 2 Juniors will be chosen to advance to Finals.  No

audience voting at this performance.

On July 25th, 2009, the 6 ShelbyIdol Finalists and 2 Juniors will perform 2

group numbers and 2 songs each.  One ShelbyIdol winner will be chosen and

one Junior winner.

Prize package to be announced on line in March.  www.energy2action.com 

Here comes ShelbyIdol 2009!!

Energy2action, LLC is proud to announce ShelbyIdol 2009.

ShelbyIdol is a singing contest for individuals age 13 – 25.*   ShelbyIdol

will also offer a Junior division this year for kids 12 & under.  Closed,

individual a cappella auditions will be held on May 13, May 20, June 10, and

June 17, at the Intelliplex Conference Center. 

Check www.energy2action.com for audition details.

(*may not have ever made a professional recording)

Of the individuals who audition above, approximately 35 (25 ShelbyIdols and

10 Junior Idols) will be chosen for a second open audition at The Strand on

Saturday, June 27th, 2009, at 7:00 p.m.  This audition will also be an

a cappella performance lasting no more than 1-1/2 minute each.  Each person

in the audience will cast one vote for a semi-finalist and Junior hopeful.

The most voted for 15 Idols and 5 Juniors will advance.

On July 11th, 2009, the 15 ShelbyIdol and 5 Junior ShelbyIdol

Semi-finalists will perform with music at The Strand at 7:00 p.m.  From this

group 6 ShelbyIdols and 2 Juniors will be chosen to advance to Finals.  No

audience voting at this performance.

On July 25th, 2009, the 6 ShelbyIdol Finalists and 2 Juniors will perform 2

group numbers and 2 songs each.  One ShelbyIdol winner will be chosen and

one Junior winner.

Prize package to be announced on line in March.  www.energy2action.com 

The first performance of Shelby Idol will be Saturday June 27, 2009.    The competition starts at 7:00 pm.   Admission is $3 at the door.

Please note doors will open 45 minutes before the competition (6:15 pm).   Seating will be first come first serve limited to 360 patrons.

for more information:  http://www.energy2action.com/Shelbyidolschedule.html

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Here comes ShelbyIdol 2009!!

 Energy2action, LLC is proud to announce ShelbyIdol 2009.

ShelbyIdol is a singing contest for individuals age 13 – 25.*   ShelbyIdol

will also offer a Junior division this year for kids 12 & under.  Closed,

individual a cappella auditions will be held on May 13, May 20, June 10, and

June 17, at the Intelliplex Conference Center. 

Check www.energy2action.com for audition details.

(*may not have ever made a professional recording)

Of the individuals who audition above, approximately 35 (25 ShelbyIdols and

10 Junior Idols) will be chosen for a second open audition at The Strand on

Saturday, June 27th, 2009, at 7:00 p.m.  This audition will also be an

a cappella performance lasting no more than 1-1/2 minute each.  Each person

in the audience will cast one vote for a semi-finalist and Junior hopeful.

The most voted for 15 Idols and 5 Juniors will advance.

On July 11th, 2009, the 15 ShelbyIdol and 5 Junior ShelbyIdol

Semi-finalists will perform with music at The Strand at 7:00 p.m.  From this

group 6 ShelbyIdols and 2 Juniors will be chosen to advance to Finals.  No

audience voting at this performance.

On July 25th, 2009, the 6 ShelbyIdol Finalists and 2 Juniors will perform 2

group numbers and 2 songs each.  One ShelbyIdol winner will be chosen and

one Junior winner.

  www.energy2action.com 

On Saturday October 25, 2008 Smashed Productions produced a stellar evening of fun and entertainment.    Ede followed by Travis of the Cosmos provided the music…..the audience provided the rest! 

Take a look at some of the creepy sorts that wandered into the theatre that night……

and the scariest of all…..

This Saturday night the Strand was home to an assortment of costumed fun-lovers.    The Smashed Productions Halloween Bash was a "smashing" success!   Joey G. and the crew decorated the theatre from top to bottom.   Everywhere you looked, there were Halloween decorations.   Some, I have to admit, were a bit scary.   Especially that bat skeleton looking things hanging from the Cabaret Area light, and the ghost skeleton lady hanging (literally) from the south wall of the auditorium.    We even have a skeleton hanging in the upstairs office window…..that will get the town talking.

Preparations are under way for the Halloween Bash on Saturday night October 25, 2008.   Smashed Productions is transforming the Strand into a Spooky Halloween Hideout!

The Marquee is ready:

Strand volunteer Dean M. is ready:  (Scaaaary!)

The screen is being used for the FIRST time, although only half of it!

and the rest of the theatre is getting into the holiday spirit(s):