Talent activities will be putting on 10 different shows this semester. Their lineup of shows might not be what students are looking for. Sit Down for Stand Up and Nashville Nights will not be featured this semester.

         Krisann Leavitt, a Talent Activities director, said that Talent Activities is “really wanting to expand and reach out to more people. We are trying to give more opportunities for students to get involved and give students more opportunities to learn more talents.”

         So why aren’t Nashville Nights and Sit Down for Stand Up making an appearance this semester?

 “It’s possible that future directors might want to bring shows back. We are bringing A’Cappella Jam back this semester. In the future they might want to bring back Nashville Nights. We just wanted to try something new. Learn from expanding and trying new things. What people like and what works. The reason why we chose to not do certain shows, it was losing interest especially for people to audition,” Leavitt said.

         New this semester are A’Cappella Jam and We’ve Got the 80’s. A’Cappella Jam is an old show that is being brought back. Everything from barbershop to beat box will be seen during this show. A’Cappella Jam will take place in the Crossroads to help  create new opportunities and draw more people to the show.

         A brand new show coming this semester is We’ve got the 80’s. Talent Activities would like people to perform 80’s dance routines and 80’s-themed bands to perform.  Basically anything 80’s is welcomed at this event . The audience is encouraged to come in their best 80’s attire. “We thought it would be really fun and a new interest or show to provide to the student environment,” Leavitt said.

         Talent Activities will  feature some new workshops this semester. Workshops occur weekly and allow students to share their skills with each other. iPod Idol is coming soon. It will be similar to karaoke, only featuring iPods.

How does a director feel about the changes that are taking place?

“Let’s give talent a facelift and try new things and see how people react to that. We just want to create something new and fun for people to enjoy.” 

Talent activities is working to evolve, expand and change.