New TV show searches for students with talent - Arts

New TV show searches for students with talent - Arts

It could be as simple as singing in the shower, dancing on the Oval on the way to class or even juggling apples at breakfast. These are some of the many undiscovered talents Ohio State Buckeyes possess. Buckeye TV Music is hosting its very first contest in hopes of finding the most talented Buckeye at OSU.

"It's a combination of Fox's 'American Idol' and NBC's 'America's Got Talent,'" said Danielle Copp, producer of the new reality show.

All OSU students who feel they have what it takes are encouraged to attend the first taping Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. The second taping will be March 3 at 7 p.m.

There will be a panel of three judges: Manny Wilson, a senior in television production; Robin Zimmerman, a senior in communication and Adam Ross, president and general manager of OHIO.FM.

The judges will vote and determine which contestants move on to the next round. OSU students will also have the chance to judge by going online and voting for their favorite Buckeye performance.

"You can do a lot on the Web site, like read about the judges, vote for your favorite act and watch clips of each performance," Copp said.

The contestant with the most votes online will win an undisclosed grand prize and the title of OSU Talent Search winner.

"Everyone that participates will receive an OSU Talent Search T-shirt, so come out and give it all you got," Copp said.

All OSU students are eligible to participate and must provide their own music or instruments if necessary.

"Bring whatever it is you need to prove that you are the most talented Buckeye," Copp said.

The show airs spring quarter.

Whitney Miller can be reached at miller.3859@osu.edu.