Call for auditions: IATS South Africa

This is not a competition call but a platform whose primary focus is on arts education – which allows longevity in the marketplace.

To enter contact the director of admissions, Elouise Janse van Rensburg, on 011 039 2481 or email itsartsafrica@gmail.com.

Auditions will be held across the country in the following venues:

• The Playhouse, Durban, on 3 February
• The Richards Hotel, Richardsbay, on 4 February
• The Hyde Hotel, Cape Town, on 3 March
• Just You Offices, Johannesburg, on 21 April
• Protea Hotel, Kimberley, on 26 April
• Potchefstroom on 5 May (venue TBC)
• Grens Hoërskool, East London, on 19 May
• The Opera House, Port Elizabeth, on 20 May
• Hoërskool Eldorainge, Pretoria, on 9 June
• The Hyde Hotel, Cape Town, on 30 June
• Just You Offices, Johannesburg, on 7 July
• Just You Offices, Johannesburg, on 25 August

Founded by international talent scout Kim Meyers, IATS gives youngsters a platform to showcase their talent locally, an opportunity to travel abroad and the chance at international education.

IATS is the South African leg of the Applause Rising Talent Showcase (ARTS), which is held annually in Orlando, Florida. It is run by the founder of Just You Model and Artist Management, Elsubie Verlinden.

In her capacity as regional director for ARTS in Africa, Verlinden has provided young South Africans with exposure to top educational outlets in the US.

Each year the showcase has grown to offer bigger and better opportunities to young people. Last year the event afforded participants the opportunity to audition in front of international talent scout Rhavynn Drummer.