The Haywood Arts Regional Theater is once again presenting a chance for area talent to show take home the gold with the Second Annual “Haywood’s Got Talent” event in September.

HART is offering a $1,000 top prize for the winner and cash prizes for the two runners up. Contestants are not limited to Haywood County, there is no age limit or category restrictions but all contestants must first make it past a screening audition. Everything from musicians to jugglers to dancers, to acrobats are encouraged to come in and audition from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18  and at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19.

Anyone unable to attend auditions may submit a recorded audition via mail to HART at P.O. Box 1024, Waynesville, NC 28786 or email at harttheater@gmail.com or YouTube prior to auditions.

Those who get ...