MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA — The nights may be cooling off but at least one night will be white-hot with local talent.
A clarion call is being made to students and members of the Manchester Essex Regional Middle and High School community to participate in 13th annual Night of Stars.
The talent showcase benefits the Spaulding Education Fund, an independent nonprofit organization that serves to enhance the academic curriculum for the Manchester Essex Regional School District.
The show will take place beginning at 4 p.m. Nov. 2 in the auditorium at Manchester Essex Regional Middle and High School, 36 Lincoln St. An assortment of talent — singers, musicians and dancers — are expected to take the stage.
Those intending to attend are being asked to dress in their best attire.
Students of all ages, parents, teachers and those part of the school community are invited to audition for the show. Auditions will take place in the Manchester Essex Regional Middle and High School auditorium from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, and again from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 19.
Those auditioning are asked to sign up for an audition slot at the Spaulding Education Fund’s website www.spauldingeducationfund.org.
Tickets to “Night of Stars” may be bought at the door or on the fund’s website, with special “early bird” ticket pricing until midnight Oct. 25.
Through grants to teachers, students and members of the school community, Spaulding Education Fund aims to enrich students’ learning with hands-on activities, cultural experiences and access to cutting-edge technologies.
Spaulding Education Fund is a 501©(3) organization which welcomes tax-deductible donations of any size.
To find out more about the Night of Stars talent show, register for an audition, buy tickets, become a sponsor, or learn about the organization, please visit www.spauldingeducationfund.org.
Stephen Hagan may be contacted at 978-675-2708, or shagan@gloucestertimes.com.