WHAT IS WORLDSTARS?

Approximately twenty years ago on July 11, 1992, what is now known as WORLDSTARS was initiated to fashion programs dedicated to benefiting talent.  It's hallmark project, the annual World Championships of Performing Arts, was launched in 1997.  And now over a decade later, 75,000 from 40 countries contend for a coveted invitation to compete at the 15th annual global event for the gold and $100,000 in scholarships to the famed New York Conservatory of Film and Television.  Each year, hundreds from the entertainment industry (i.e. agents, managers, casting directors, producers, record label reps) are invited to judge, conduct educational seminars and cast. Worldstars is the impartial organizing body which provides the direction for this essential worldwide contest, the only international event of its kind held annually in Hollywood. 

WHAT IS THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS OF PERFORMING ARTS?

For centuries, there has been an exclusive Olympics for athletes excluding any non-sport activity or other prestigious type of achievement. This discriminatory practice is being corrected especially for the revered universe of performing artists by the successful creation of the World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA), often cited as the one and only official World Talent Championships.  Celebrating its fifteenth successful year, it is the only premier international talent and modeling competition of its kind annually held in Hollywood!  Similar to the Olympics, only invited and qualified competitors representing countries compete each year in a fierce competition to be the best of the best! Delegations of outstanding talent from over forty (40) countries will be represented at the World Championships of Performing Arts in Hollywood.

WHAT ARE THE WORLDSTARS USA TALENT TRIALS?

Audition style competitions (talent trials) are conducted throughout the United States to qualify talent to compete at the Worldstars USA held annually in Orlando Florida.  Participants are also qualify by screenings, Onlline contest, "Schools for Stardom" and regional contest conducted to benefit performing arts programs in schools throughout the United States.  If you do not have "Schools for Stardom" or regional Worldstars' trials in your area, you may request to audition through a regional recruiter to go directly to Worldstars USA by email at info@worldstars.tv.

HOW ARE CONTESTANTS SELECTED?

Talent is invited to participate in regional competitions (trials) and online competitions where one in ten will be selected to continue to the National competition, Worldstars USA.  At Worldstars USA, one in ten will be selected to participate on Team USA at the World Championships of Performing Arts. Interested talent may also audition for Worldstars USA by going to "upcoming trials" on the home page then register for the Worldstars USA.  Under "how did you hear about us?" write I want to qualify.  You will be contacted with further information and you are under no obligation to enter.  Auditioning is free.

HOW IS AGE CALCULATED?

Age is calculated as of date of the event. For duets, trios, quartets, choirs, groups and production numbers, it is calculated by age averaging.  Every members age as of the first day is added together then divided by the number of members in the group.  If the average age of a group ends in 0.5 or higher, then it is rounded up to the next higher age.

WHAT IS THE JUDGING CRITERIA?

Special emphasis is placed on entertainment value and marketability during judging.  This in no way takes away from the technical aspect of the performances, however, judges are looking for that special charisma (it) that most top entertainers have.  Performance times of sixty (60) seconds are strictly enforced. Contestants with the highest scores by panels of judges in respective events are the winners. 

WHAT TYPE OF TALENT CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE WORLDSTARS USA TALENT TRIALS?

Actors, Dancers, Instrumentalist, Models, Variety Artist and Vocalist are all invited to participate.  For Worldstars USA Talent Trials details go to the About Us tab.

WHAT ARE THE PRIZES AT THE WORLDSTARS USA TRIALS?

Winners of the regional trials compete for Gold, Silver and Bronze medals.  But, the ultimate prize is the opportunity to continue in competition to the Worldstars USA and then on to the World Championships of Performing Arts held in Hollywood California with registration fees and hotel accommodations paid (based on double occupancy) by the Regional and National Committees.  One in ten contestants in the regional talent trials will continue on to the National competition and one in ten at the National competition will be selected to represent the United States on Team USA at the World Championships of Performing Arts. Worldstars USA Talent Trails is the perfect opportunity to win your way to the top!