Talent Factory Company Parent Boosters are partnering with our neighbor, Saint Adrian Meats & Sausage, to provide a fundraising opportunity for our dancers. The proceeds will go directly to the dancers to offset their National Competition costs.

The pork used is all-natural, antibiotic /hormone free and comes from a local Boone County farm owned by a Talent Factory dance family!

Each box of delicious pork will contain 16 quarter-ounce patties.

Options available: 
PLAIN PORK BURGERS $25
PORK BACON BURGERS $30 (Bacon ground right in!)

Orders will be taken until 4/7/17.
Orders will be ready for pickup at Saint Adrian’s on 4/22/17.

Payment is due with your order.
Stop into TALENT FACTORY Monday-Friday 4:30-7:30 p.m. to place your order.

Thank you in advance for your support!
Talent Factory Company & Parents

We love celebrating with our TFAD family! Wishing days full of cake, ice cream and dancing to our March birthdays:

5 – Eli Sloan
7 – Aliviah Long
9 – Olivia Parker
13 – Timmy Faulk
15 – Olivia Ritter
16 – Jaxson Martin
16 – Sloane Simms
17 – Gracie Meeks
20 – Lydia Harris
24 – Harlow Miller
26 – June Dimiceli
29 – Josh Bishop
31 – Jaycie French

Talent Factory is now enrolling for its second February Workshop!

Physical Comedy Workshop
Sunday, Feb. 26, 2-5 p.m.
Ages 6 and up! Limited spots available!
Click here for the registration form

Don’t miss your chance to learn performing techniques from one of the top physical comedy performers in the world, Mr Barry Lubin!

At this workshop, we will focus on improvisational skills, physical comedy, confidence, slapstick, and developing routines. This workshop is suitable for performers and non-performers, ages 6 and up.

Registration is $50 per person. Participants DO NOT have to be a student at Talent Factory to enroll. Talent Factory is open for registration Monday–Fridaybetween 4:30-7:30 p.m. Interested participants may email Brandy Moss or visit the TFAD front desk for more information.

About the Instructor:
BARRY LUBIN

Barry Lubin is a Professional Clown first and foremost, and has been for 42 years. Barry has toured the world performing in theaters, festivals, circus, on television and even a few tiny parts in films. He attended Ringling’s Clown College and performed on Ringling for five years, New York’s Big Apple Circus for 25 years, and has been freelancing for the past five years. Barry just returned from Antarctica last month – becoming the first professional clown in history to perform on all seven continents.

Barry has appeared on national and international television countless times. He is an inductee into the International Clown Hall of Fame in Wisconsin, the International Circus Hall of Fame in Peru, Indiana, and the Ring of Fame in Sarasota, Florida. Barry was on The Late Show with David Letterman four times, and featured in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day broadcast on NBC a dozen times.

Barry directs, mentors, writes, and teaches physical comedy/clowning as well, working with all ages and abilities.  His teaching credits include Ringling Clown College, various American university programs, in Europe and Asia, in schools, at circus camps, with various dance groups, and much more.

We’re honored that we were nominated as the Top 3 in Boone County in four of the following categories, especially after only being in business less than two years!

BEST FITNESS CENTER:
1. Witham Family YMCA 58.3%
2. Talent Factory Zumba Class 25.1%
3. Anytime Fitness 16.7%

BEST TEACHER:
1. Tracy Hammel 40.8%
2. Lindsay Musgrave 32.2%
3. Madeline Kochert 27.2%

BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE:
1. Witham Health Services 47.7%
2. Talent Factory 31.6%
3. Bill Estes 20.7%

BEST LOCAL WEBSITE:
1. Witham Health Services 40.5%
2. The Lebanon Reporter 30.0%
3. Talent Factory 29.5%

Thanks to everyone who took the time to nominate and vote for us. You’re the reason we do what we do and continue to improve our services!

When you wish upon a star you may just receive the phone call of a lifetime. That’s exactly what happened to Talent Factory Guest Artist, Jade Perry.

Perry received the call from the Walt Disney Company last November that he has been cast as a face character at Disneyland Paris in Paris, France.

He leaves for his new gig next month, but not before sharing his experience and knowledge with the community. Mr. Jade (as the Talent Factory kids so fondly refer to him) will be offering a Theme Park Audition Workshop at Talent Factory in Lebanon on Saturday, Feb.4.

“Jim (Kochert) and I have known Jade since he was just a kid performing in our production of ‘Suessical the Musical’ at Crawfordsville High School,” said Talent Factory co-owner Paula Kochert. “We are thrilled to have been a stepping stone for his career, and we’re even more excited to have him in our Talent Factory family.”

Perry began performing when he was 7 years old as a member of The Lollipop Guild in a summer theater production of The Wizard of Oz. His parents recognized his passion and enrolled him in voice lessons and dance classes.

At the age of 16, he was ranked in the IHSAA top 10 in the freestyle and breaststroke events in men’s swimming. Due to time commitments, Mr Jade was faced with the difficult decision to dance or swim.

He cleaned out his swim locker and the rest is history.

During high school he continued to perform. His favorite role was as The Cat in the Hat in Seussical the Musical directed by Mr Jim and Miss Paula.

Mr Jade danced with Miss Madeline and Miss Marigrace for eight years. He also competed on the national level during that time, and took home several titles and trophies.

While attending University of Southern Indiana, Perry decided to try out for the dance team. He was the first male to make the team, and while on the team they ranked seventh nationally at the collegiate level.

At 19, Perry decided to audition in Chicago for Shanghai Disneyland. He was cut in the second round. He waited four years before re-auditioning in Louisville.

“I was in the dance audition with 65-70 other people. Half of them were cut within the first 60 minutes,” Mr Jade said. “I auditioned with a fractured foot since I felt that was my one chance to make it. At the end of the audition they asked me to stay longer to video me dancing.”

It took nearly two months to receive a response. Perry had a telephone interview and was offered a position as a parade dancer and rotating “fur” character at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla.

In 2015, Perry took a huge risk and left his position at Walt Disney World to pursue a modeling and acting career. He was signed with three different agencies, which landed him a featured extra role in the CBS series “The Inspectors,” and box office movies “Alvin and The Chipmunk’s – The Road Chip” and “War Dogs” with Jonah Hill, Miles Teller, and Bradley Cooper.

His agents kept him busy with video shoots and commercials including one for HSN with Giuliana Rancic. He was also a regular on the Florida fashion runways and was a brand ambassador for Bacardi. While in Orlando, Mr Jade was offered a job as a brand ambassador/brand model for Blue Chair Bay Rum – which is owned by county superstar Kenny Chesney. He accepted, and quickly became an intern at the Nashville headquarters.

During his time in Tennessee he learned there was a Disneyland Paris audition being held 30 minutes away in Franklin, TN. He went through four rounds of intense auditions competing against other performers around the globe.

This third Disney audition must have been the charm because Perry was offered his dream role. His contract with Disney will not allow him to disclose his character role until Disney officially announces it, so we wait.

“This is the first year Disney has offered open-ended contracts, so I am one of the first performers Disney has offered this to, which is very exciting!” Mr Jade said.

He moved back home to Indiana right before the holidays to spend time with his Mom and to get everything in order for his big move to France. Mr Jade has been keeping busy judging beauty pageants and preparing for his upcoming workshop at Talent Factory.

Mr Jade’s workshop at Talent Factory will guide young performers through an audition process for the entertainment/theme park industry by teaching invaluable skills such as character improvisation, audition etiquette, audition choreography, accepting and correcting critiques, confidence, and resume/portfolio building. The Talent Factory staff will also assist with the workshop.

“This will be a fast-paced, fun workshop that is great for anyone who would love to perform or is curious as to what goes into an audition to become a professional performer. If you love Disney, this workshop is for you!”

The workshop is Saturday, Feb. 4 from 1-4 p.m. Registration is open to anyone 9 and older. You do not have to be a student at Talent Factory to enroll. There are limited spot available, and the cost is $35 per participant. Talent Factory is open for registration Monday-Friday 4:30-7:30 p.m., or you may email info@talentfactoryarts.com for more information.

Talent Factory is now enrolling for the first of its two February Workshops!

 Theme Park Performance + Audition Workshop
Saturday, Feb. 4, 1-4 p.m.
Ages 9 and up! Limited spots available!
Click here for the registration form

This workshop will guide young performers through an audition process for the entertainment/theme park industry by teaching skills such as character improvisation, audition etiquette, audition choreography, accepting & correcting critiques, confidence, and resume/porfolio building.

Taught by Mr Jade Perry (Character at Disneyland Paris), and other members of the Talent Factory staff (all with additional audition and entertainment experience), this will be a fast-paced and fun workshop for anyone who loves to perform. If you love Disney, this worksop is for you!

Registration is $35 per person. Ages 9 and up! Participants DO NOT have to be a student at Talent Factory to enroll. Talent Factory is open for registration Monday-Friday between 4:30-7:30 p.m. Interested participants may email Miss Paula for more information.

About the Instructor:
JADE PERRY

Jade Perry began performing at age seven in a summer theater production of The Wizard of Oz. He continued in the arts throughout his teens, acting in many of the Crawfordsville High School Drama Club productions (at the time, directed by TFAD’s Mr. Jim & Miss Paula), and taking dance classes with Miss Madeline and Miss Marigrace. In college, Jade was the first male to make the University of Southern Indiana Dance Team. He helped the ensemble place seventh at collegiate nationals.

Jade has auditioned for the Walt Disney Company three times, first landing roles as a parade dancer and “fur” character at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla.

In 2015, Jade decided to pursue a career as a professional model and actor. In the past, he has been cast in a featured extra role on CBS’s “The Inspectors”, and has appeared in box office movies “Alvin and The Chipmunks – The Road Chip” and “War Dogs” with Jonah Hill, Miles Teller and Bradley Cooper. Additionally, he has worked professionally as a dance instructor, dinner theater performer and choreographer.

Jade will begin his next role as a main face character at Disneyland Paris in Paris, France in mid-February 2017.

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We love celebrating with our TFAD family! Wishing days full of cake, ice cream and dancing to our January birthdays:

4 – Ali Hieston
6 – Georgia Talbert
8 – Amaris Thames
9 – Jessa Baker
9 – Tatiana Perez
20 – Madi Maxwell
22 – Anderson Corya
23 – Chloe Parsley
24 – Clarissa Carlisle
25 – Abby Brunty
29 – Remington Sauer
30 – Brooke Brunes
31 – Miley Wilhoite

Holiday Showcase

Below is important logistical information for your dancer for this weekend’s TFAD Holiday Showcase. PLEASE READ the entire post, and see Miss Paula at the front desk if you have any remaining questions.

The Holiday Showcase is completely SOLD OUT. No tickets will be sold at the door. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

All Sundays of November - 11am and 4pm

5 p.m. – Students ages 11 & up
5:15 p.m. – Students ages 7-10
5:30 p.m. – Students ages 2-6

– Look for our TFAD Helpers upon arrival! They will be wearing red TFAD t-shirts, and will be located in the hallway just east of the Auditorium doors. They will escort your dancer backstage. Students need to arrive at Lebanon High School dressed and ready to go.

– Ballet students ages 3-6 who are in multiple classes should wear their ballet shoes FIRST. These students will also need to bring their red TFAD t-shirt to put on over their black ballet dresses/skirts for their other class performances. Please send all of their items in a bag labeled with their name, and also label their t-shirt and individual dance shoes. TFAD Helpers will help the younger students change their shoes and put on their t-shirt.

– Students ages 4 & under will be released to their parents following Act 1.ONE parent may come to the hallway to sign their student out at intermission. Our younger dancers may sit with their parents in the auditorium during Act 2. We understand that many of our younger dancers have early bedtimes, therefore they are not required to stay for the the full performance. We will call back all dancers at the end who wish to be in the finale.

– Dancers should bring a bottle of water or sippy cup. Water only, please!Per LHS rules, no food, candy or drinks other than water are allowed backstage.

– Please read our Recital Etiquette Guide, and feel free to share with family & friends who will be attending the Holiday Showcase.

– No one will be allowed into the Auditorium without a physical ticket.

All Sundays of November - 11am and 4pm (1)

BALLET & TINY TOTS – Solid BLACK leotard and ballet skirt or solid BLACK ballet dress, solid color tights (no pattern), ballet shoes.

TAP, JAZZ, HIP HOP, MUSICAL THEATER – Solid black leggings, athletic shorts, sweatpants, or yoga pants are acceptable for jazz, tap, hip hop, & musical theater classes. These will be worn with their red TFAD t-shirts. Class appropriate shoes.

HAIR – Girls need to have their hair pulled back off of their face. Ponytails, Pigtails, Braids, & Ballerina Buns are all acceptable. Dancers may wear festive holiday bows, but we discourage headbands as they tend to fall off when they are dancing.

SHOES – Please do not allow your dancer to wear their dance shoes outdoors. Change them into their dance shoes when you arrive, before handing them over to our helpers.

MAKE-UP – Make-up is recommended, as the stage lights will wash out your dancer.

All red TFAD t-shirts are in! If you ordered a shirt for the Holiday Showcase, please see the front desk to pick up your order. Tights and black ballet leotards are also available for purchase at the studio.

All Sundays of November - 11am and 4pm (2)

– No videotaping or flash photography is permitted at the Holiday Showcase. We want our audience to enjoy your child’s recital!

– A professional videographer and photographer will be capturing these moments. DVD order forms are available HERE, and will also be available at the performance. Photo flash drives order forms are available HERE, or at the Holiday Showcase.

All Sundays of November - 11am and 4pm (3)

The Talent Factory Company competition dance team will be selling a variety of “extras” at the Holiday Showcase. All items are cash only.

– Flowers will be available for purchase to congratulate your student for $1.

– Wax tarts from Beckley’s Best Blends will be available – $1 for 10 tarts.

– A 50/50 drawing will take place during the performance! Tickets will be available at the door.