2026 USA Mini National Talent Competition
Model: Mary Caroline Yeary
Join us for a fabulous one-day talent competition in NYC, Feb 14, 2026. We can't wait to watch you master the stage at the beautiful Speyer Hall, 184 Eldridge St, New York, NY 10002.
GET THE 411 on our USA Mini Talent Competition
AGE DIVISIONS
- TALENT
- Junior Talent Showcase, enrolled in high school and below
- Senior Talent Showcase, out of high school and above
TALENT CATEGORIES, Cost is $75 per entry
- Vocal (maximum of 2 entries)
- Dance (maximum of 2 entries)
- Instrument (maximum of 2 entries)
- Model (maximum of 1 entry, outfit of choice)
- Acting (maximum of 2 entries)
CATEGORY BREAKDOWN
- Vocal and dance entries have a maximum time limit of 2 minutes per entry.
- Music for vocal and dance entries must be emailed by January 25, 2026, as an attachment to Amber@ubuproductions.org or submitted to her email via any submission platform.
- Acting has a maximum time limit of 90 seconds.
- Props are permitted but set up or breakdown is included in the 90 second performance.
- Competitors in the instrumental category are responsible for bringing their own instruments.
- Any accompanied music for instrumental entries must be emailed by January 25, 2026, as an attachment to Amber@ubuproductions.org or submitted to her email via any submission platform.
OPTIONAL COMPETITIONS
- Photogenic ($50 per entry, unlimited entries)
- Photos must be turned in at registration and have your age division and name on them.
- Portfolio ($50 per entry, unlimited entries)
- Portfolios must be turned in at registration and have your age division and name on them.
- Portfolios should not have more than 20 photos in them.
- A black portfolio book is preferred for photos.
- Headshot ($50 per entry, unlimited entries)
- Headshots must be turned in at registration and have your age division and name on them.
- LIVE Photoshoot ($125, maximum of 1 entry)
- Our staff will schedule your photoshoot.
- Attire is outfit of choice
- Our photographer will select winners.
- Models must be able to follow directions from the photographer.
- Outfit must be age appropriate and of good taste.
- Comp Card ($50 per entry, unlimited entries)
- Card should be approximately 8.5” x 5.5” and on card stock paper.
- What should be on your comp card? One to four pictures and a mixture of poses, natural head shot and the following measurements: Height, weight, bust, hips, shoe size, dress size, hair and eye color. It should also have your name, address, and phone number.
- Art (unlimited entries)
- Artwork must be original and no larger than 24” tall or wide.
- Artwork must be turned in at registration and have your age division and name on it.
Deadline for entries is February 1, 2026
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