The Human Race Presents Urban Nights Karaoke 9/10

As part of Urban Nights September 10, The Human Race Theatre Company is going to hold a big 70's Karaoke Contest on The Loft Theatre stage, with prizes up to $250 and a chance to perform in December.

It's all part of the big build-up for the Human Race holiday presentation of 8-Track: The Sounds of the ‘70s, a rollicking tribute to that decade's greatest performers and music.

The Human Race has brought in special celebrities for the occasion - host Dan Edwards of WDTN TV-2, and a judge who can lay down both the law and the harmony - UD law professor and former member of SHA NA NA Dennis Greene.

It's all first-come, first-sing - the first 30 contestants to sign up at The Loft, 126 N. Main St., beginning at 5pm on September 10 will get to choose a song from the 70's to perform and be given a time slot. They'll be divided into three performing groups, 10 each singing beginning at 6, 7, and 8pm, with the winners of the three rounds holding a showdown for the championship at 9pm.

First prize is $250, second $100, and third $50.

In addition, all three finalists, and possibly other contestants, will be invited to perform a warm-up act for one the performances of 8-Track: The Sounds of 70's in December, with free tickets to the show.

Potential karaokers can get more information at humanracetheatre.org or by calling (937) 4761-3823.

Founded in 1986, The Human Race Theatre Company moved to the Metropolitan Arts Center in 1991, taking up residence at the 219-seat Loft Theatre. In addition to the Eichelberger Loft Season, The Human Race produces for the Victoria Theatre's Broadway Series, the Musical Theatre Workshop series, and special event programming. The Human Race, under the direction of Artistic Director Marsha Hanna and Executive Director Kevin Moore, also maintains education and outreach programs for children, teens and adults, as well as artist residencies in area schools, The Muse Machine In-School Tour, Youth Summer Stock, and The Human Race Conservatory. Human Race organizational support is provided by Culture Works, Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District, Shubert Foundation and the Ohio Arts Council. The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this organization with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.

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