INFORMATION

Venue: Baldwin Park Performing Arts Center
Address: 4640 Maine Ave Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Date: Sat 7 Nov and Sun 8 Nov 2026
Schedule:
9:00 am -12:00 pm – Stage rehearsals and video filming
12:00 pm -12:30 pm – Lunch
12:30pm – 2:00 pm – Stage rehearsals and video filming
2:15pm – 2:30 pm – Doors open
2:30pm – 4:30pm – Show time
4:30pm – 5:00pm – Clean up

For info: Call/text (626) 829-2447 (Trumpet, Manager)

TICKETS

‍Purchase tickets now to select the best seats! Please check your class for show date. Performers do not need tickets unless they want to sit at a fixed seat with their parents after their performance.

Tickets: General Seats $25/ticket, VIP Seats $35/ticket ‍

SAT 7 NOV Tickets: https://worldstar.ticketspice.com/la-talent-festival-7-nov-2026
SUN 8 NOV Tickets: https://worldstar.ticketspice.com/la-talent-festival-8-nov-2026

OBJECTIVES‍ ‍

The LA Talent Festival gives students the opportunity to build confidence, develop their skills, strengthen their passion, and experience the joy of performing on stage!  Because live performance is an essential part of our curriculum, all World Star students are required to participate. It’s a rewarding experience that builds achievement and self-esteem while creating wonderful memories for the whole family.

‍SHOW FEE

Early Bird Rate by 10 Sept 2026
Solo act: $230/act
1st Group act: $130/act
2nd Group act: $80/act

‍Regular Rate
Solo act: $250/act
1st Group act: $150/act
2nd group act: $100/act

Show fees are necessary for the rental of the venue, insurance, lightings, sound system, video production, photography, and staff who work extensive hours to make this wonderful event happen!

‍PAYMENT
Please make payment through the Parent Portal before 25 October 2026.

SOLO ACTS
Students who apply for solo acts are required to take a minimum of 6 hours of private lesson. Students can apply for a solo act by texting (626) 829-2447. Solo acts are limited and reserved on a first-come-first-serve basis. The deadline to apply is 31 August 2026 or when slots are filled.

PERFORMANCE LENGTHS
Solo act – 2-3 minutes, Group act – 3-5 minutes
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ATTENDANCE
Please make sure to attend class for 4 consecutive weeks before the show date as it will help students perform with confidence.

PARENT PORTAL
Please download the Studio Pro Portal onto your phone (available on iOS and Android). Please log in with the same email and password. You will need the Parent Portal to check your class schedule, register for classes, access the practice videos and show videos, and find links to your costume.

PRACTICE VIDEOS
Practice videos will be uploaded to the Parent Portal under More, Shared Files, and Class Files starting in September.

‍COSTUME
Costume links will be posted on the Parent Portal under More and Costumes on 1 Sept 2026. Please purchase the costume by 15 Sept as it usually takes 20 business days for costumes to arrive.  Please select the correct size.  If unsure, you could purchase 2 sizes and return and get a refund for one.

DRESS REHEARSALS
We have a dress rehearsal in class 1 week prior to the show date.  Please wear the costume and shoes to class.

SHOW PROGRAM
The draft show program will be sent to your email on 25 Oct 2026. Please email worldstaracademy@gmail.com for any spelling / info corrections.  A final show program will be sent to your email on 1 Nov 2026.‍

PHOTOS / VIDEOS
Photo and videos are welcome during the performance. Please be mindful not to block anyone else’s view.  And please share the photos/videos on your social and tag us! Photos and videos will be available 4 weeks after the show.

‍Instagram: worldstaracademy_usa

‍Facebook: World Star Academy USA

‍FOOD / BEVERAGE
Food and beverage will be available for purchase in the lobby so there’s no need to prepare breakfast or lunch for your family.
Food and beverage are strictly prohibited in the auditorium and backstage.

SUPPORT
It is our World Star tradition for families to stay for the entire show and cheer on every performance, celebrating and supporting the hard work of all our performers.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
1.  On the show day please arrive the venue 30 mins before stage rehearsal time.  Come already dressed with hair and make up ready to perform as we will be filming the stage rehearsal.  Performers who miss the stage rehearsal will NOT be on the video.

‍2.  Please standby backstage 4 CUES BEFOREyour show (on the right side of the stage facing the audience). Please make note of your cue and watch the video on the TV screens / listen to the songs for the current performance.

3.  Please BE QUIET backstage. 

4.  One parent is allowed to assist their child(ren) backstage for hair/make up/costume change.

5.  Please do not leave valuables unattended.  The academy/facility will not be responsible for any loss/theft.

6.  Singers – DO NOT eat crispy, greasy food / chips before the show.  It will affect your voice.  Singers with headsets, make sure to wear the headset and secure it with bobby pins before call time.

7.  Please use the restroom 6 cues before your show.

8. Hand all mics back to the backstage staff after your show.

9. Performers are encouraged to go out to sit on empty seats to watch the show after they are done.  Please enter / exit the auditorium during announcements for the next show.  Do not talk / walk during shows.