Thank you so very much to everyone who auditioned for Springfield Little Theatre’s Youthfest Talent Showcase 2026. We are grateful to you for supporting our scholarship fund with your entry, and we commend you for your preparation and bravery.  Acts were selected via the cumulation of the scores awarded by each member of the panel, evaluating technique, stage presence, and overall impression.  If you were not cast, you will receive an e-mail of gratitude for your investment in the audition process, and with recommendations to support your efforts as a growing artist.

If your name appears, congratulations!  We look forward to working with such a great group of dedicated young artists! Please search for and request to join the facebook group SLT’s Youthfest Talent Showcase 2026. Acts selected and important information regarding coaching sessions, edits for time allotments or content, apparel changes, ticket reservations, program proofing, and calls for final dress/tech rehearsal and the show will be posted on that “online callboard” in the coming days.

Thank you, sincerely,

The Youthfest Talent Showcase 2026 Preliminary Audition Panel – Lorianne Dunn, Madelyn Baum-Bogowith, Matthew James, James Brandon Scott, and Josh Inmon

• Addie Fleming
• Ava Bartlett
• Avery Buening
• Bailee Hime
• Bennett Derossett
• Betsy Cybulski
• Blue Tillette
• Brady Boaz
• Calise Littleton
• Chloe Huang
• Daniel Gimlin
• Delaney Thurman
• Eli Roberts
• Eliana Phelps
• Ella Kroll
• Emily Stine
• Emma Dull
• Emma Lewis
• Gabriella Wise
• Hailey Hakan
• Harmony Alves
• Hendrix Cloud
• Julian Killian
• Kelton Bailey
• Kendall Vinson
• Kherington Vinson
• Kyrie Leininger
• Lottie Stoddard
• Max Duffy
• McKenna Dawson
• Morgan Baum
• Payton Compton
• Remedy Scott
• Roxy Coale
• Silas Blum
• Zoe Guidry