Organising a Talent Show

Description

Organising a Talent Show is Marthie Nel Hauptfleisch’s practical, field-tested guide for NPOs, schools, and churches who want to turn a night of performances into something bigger — a pipeline “from talent to purpose to community leadership.” Chapter by chapter it covers the real work: vision and timelines, building a team sized to your actual capacity, safe and consistent auditions, budgeting and sponsorship, staging, and honest event-day logistics. Marthie’s premise is simple and generous: “every community has a Michael Jackson in it,” and a well-run talent show is a low-cost, high-visibility way to help people practise being seen, be disciplined, and grow into local role models. Complete with entry-form and budget templates, a risk register, and case studies, it’s built to be used, not just read — a hands-on toolkit for using the stage to fight poverty and build community.