WiSH VARIETY SHOWCASE
3rd Annual Hart District’s Got Talent Variety Showcase
A district-wide talent show for all students, teachers and administrators in the
Hart District.
February 27, 2026
A FUNDRAISER FOR THE WISH EDUCATION FOUNDATION
SUPPORTING STUDENT PROGRAMS FOR THE OVER 20,000 STUDENTS IN THE HART DISTRICT
6:30pm
Saugus High School
Doors open at 6:00 pm
$25 for VIP – First come, first served in the first 5 center rows
$15 for Adult General Admission | $10 for Students General Admission
Showcase tickets WILL be available the night of the event.
We prefer credit cards and a “no-cash” event!
Submission Final Due Date 1/30/26 at 10pm
How to submit your entry:
- December 1, 2025 – Submission window opens
- January 30, 2026 – Final submission date
- SEE BELOW FOR SUBMISSION GUIDELINES!!!
- Send your submission email to wishshowcase@gmail.com, which must include:
- Your name, school, grade, email, cell phone number, song title, type of act (singing/dancing, etc)
- One parent’s name and email
- your video submission of TWO Minutes (individual) or THREE Minutes (group) max
- Group talent videos must be SUBMITTED BY ONE PERSON IN THE GROUP ONLY, and include EACH performer’s information listed above – please name your group!
- Your music, if applicable, MUST ALSO BE ATTACHED in mp3 format
- The name you consent to being listed on the event t-shirt (usually first/last)
Required participation dates:
Blocking/Rehearsal: 2/24/26 from 4:30-9pm – Students only, please
Showcase: 2/27/26; student arrival by 5:30pm
EXTRAS TO SUPPORT YOU!
- T-shirts (participant name is on the back!) $30 – ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 2/13/26
- Break-a-Leg Ads in the program to support your participant!
- Full page $75, Half page $40, Quarter page $25
- ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 2/13/26
When you participate or come as a guest, you consent to any marketing photos of your likeness, and emails from WiSH.
PURCHASE “BREAK A LEG” AD SPACE, SPONSORSHIPS, T-SHIRTS, AND SHOW TICKETS HERE, STARTING JANUARY 1, 2026
See above for online sales deadlines!
Audition Guidelines:
- All performers must be a student, faculty or administrator in the Hart District;
- All auditions must be the same performance that you plan to do in the show;
- Music, props and costumes must be school appropriate;
- Talent includes but is not limited to: singing, dancing, acting, instrumentals, comedy – if you have a special talent, send it in!
- Tips and Tricks:
- Face the camera as your audience;
- Film your full body;
- Start your video:
- introduce yourself – give your name, your school, what you’ll be doing, and tell us why you are auditioning – is this your first time doing this in public? Are you an experienced performer? Just doing it for fun?
Performers will not be judged, but will be given tips from professional entertainers!
SPONSOR THIS EVENT
OSCAR – $1,000
Name/logo on website event page, circulation in social media (FB/IG), newsletter, press releases, and district wide emails; TWO PAGE SPREAD in the program (TWO 8″x10″ ads, color) AND exposure on the event t-shirt! Includes 6 VIP tickets. ADS DUE 2/13/26
EMMY – $500
Name/logo on website event page, circulation in social media (FB/IG), newsletter, press releases, and district wide emails; FULL page ad in the program (8″x10″, color) AND exposure on the event t-shirt! Includes 4 general admission tickets. ADS DUE 2/13/26
TONY – $250
Name/logo on website event page, circulation in social media (FB/IG), newsletter, press releases, and district wide emails; HALF page ad in the program (4″x5″, color). Includes 2 general admission tickets. ADS DUE 2/13/26
GRAMMY – $100
Name/logo on website event page, circulation in social media (FB/IG), newsletter, press releases, and district wide emails; QUARTER page ad in the program (2″x2.5″, color). Includes 2 general admission tickets. ADS DUE 2/13/26
Email your self-designed ad to wishshowcase@gmail.com. If you need help, let us know!
TO SPONSOR, OR IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT SPONSORSHIPS, EMAIL WISH@HARTDISTRICT.ORG.
SPONSORS OF THE VARIETY SHOWCASE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SHOW
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE EVENT: EMAIL WISHSHOWCASE@GMAIL.COM
Professional Entertainers on the HDGT Variety Show Team:
Michael NOMAD Ripoll
NOMAD is the creator of The Career Musician (podcast and education platform), with countless credits from major motion film scores, TV shows, commercials and other digital media. He is also Music Director to stars like Babyface, Donny Osmond, Kat Graham (Vampire Diaries), and Scott Patterson (Gilmore Girls). NOMAD has worked with legendary artists such as Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion, Barbara Streisand, Carrie Underwood, Stevie Wonder, David Foster, Justin Bieber, and Sting!
Danyelle LOLA Sanders
LOLA is a performance coach and live event host for Monster Jam (Stadium Championship Series) & Marvel Universe Live (Arena Shows); she provides casting & tour managing for various bands, musical acts and artist-driven projects. LOLA is also a Field Producer for KTLA 5 News (Rose Bowl, LA Marathon, WeHo Pride Parade, Hollywood Christmas Parade)!
If you have further questions, email wishshowcase@gmail.com