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Welcome to the Kairali Talent Show (Kalolsavam), an exciting platform to showcase your artistic talents! This non-competitive event celebrates creativity, culture, and community. Whether performing a classical dance, playing an instrument, or putting on a skit, this is your chance to shine and share your passion. In addition to providing a unique platform to display your creative, intellectual, and artistic aptitude, it is simply so much fun to be a part of it!

Kalolsavam helps build confidence and interpersonal skills through collaboration and engagement while fostering a sense of belonging and togetherness within our Kairali community. It motivates young and adults alike to perform, excel, and showcase personal aptitude and skills. Join us on May 17, 2025, for a day filled with vibrant performances and cultural unity.

Talent Show Rules

Event Details:

  • The talent show will take place on May 17, 2025.

  • Venue: Lebanon City Schools District Performance Center 160 Miller Rd, Lebanon, OH 45036

  • This is not a competition.

  • Performing arts categories include Solo and Group performances.

  • Categories include: Classical Dance, Non-Classical Dance, Instrumental Music, Classical Music, Non-Classical Music, Skits, Mime, and Others (e.g., Magic, Standup Comedy, etc.).

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Participant Limits:

  • Each participant can participate in a maximum of two performances, including Solo and Group. Still, the same category should not be repeated (e.g., the same participant should not register for two Classical or Non-Classical dances). Skit and Mime are exempt from this limit

  • For Group Performance, the total number of participants in each group performance must be limited to 12 members. Skits are exempt from participant limits.

 

Participant Eligibility:

  • Solo Performances: Open to Malayalees only.

  • Group Performances: At least 50% of the participants must be Malayalees.

 

Performance Duration and Submission:

  • Each solo performance should not exceed 5 minutes.

  • Each group performance should not exceed 7 minutes, except for skit and mime.

  • Tracks can be in any language.

  • Music tracks for performances must be submitted to the cultural coordinator no later than April 25, 2025.

 

Registration Review and Confirmation:

  • The Kairali committee will review all registrations and send a confirmation email within two weeks after the registration deadline.

  • Once the performance is confirmed, the fee will not be refundable.

 

Audience Admission:

  • Audience general admission for non-performers will start in early spring. This time we are accepting only participant registration.

  • Program participants who have already paid the participant fee are exempt from the audience admission fee.

 

Supervision and Responsibility:

  • Parents or guardians must accompany children at all times.

  • Kairali will not be responsible for supervising participants or non-participating kids.

  • Participants must secure their valuables at all times.

  • Kairali will not be responsible for lost or stolen items from the venue or premises.

 

Media Consent:

  • Kairali reserves the right to take videos and pictures of participants and publish them on social media, websites, or magazines.

  • Participants who wish to exclude their pictures email kairalikats@gmail.com before the registration deadline.

 

Copyright Responsibility:

  • Kairali is not responsible for any claims of copyright violations.

 

Event Changes and Cancellations:

  • Organizers reserve the right to cancel the Kalolsavam event or any particular performance for any reason, including technical issues.

  • Organizers may alter the event sequence or stage arrangements on the event day without prior notice.

 

Disclaimer:

  • Participants must agree to be bound by the rules and indicate acceptance during registration.

  • Kairali reserves the right to determine eligibility or alter the rules as needed

Registration:

  • Registration opens on January 31, 2025, and closes on February 28, 2025

  • To register, please follow these steps: 

    • Group Performances:

      • Each group performance requires a separate registration

      • Select the ticket quantity based on the total number of participants in your group performance (e.g., if your group has 6 participants, select Qty 6).

      • Complete the details for each ticket by entering the participant's name and email address

      • Choose a coordinator for your group and ensure their name, email, and phone number are the same on all tickets.

      • The group coordinator will serve as the primary point of contact with Kairali for your performance

      • Enter all participants' names in the designated field as a comma-separated list.

      • Click the button Register for Group Performance for Registration

    • Solo Performances:

      • Each solo performance requires a separate registration.

      • Click the button Register for Solo Performance for Registration

  • Registration Fees:

    • Solo Performances: $20 per event.

    • Group Performances: $15 per participant.

  • If you have any questions, please email kairalikats@gmail.com 

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