Barbara Van Orden spends time with each of the 2015 contestants during rehearsal - Lft to Rt: Elizabeth Adabale, Melvin Biteng, Barbara Van Orden, Mack Cary, Rachael Johnson & D.J. Blickenstaff Photo

From: Photo Flash: LA's Annual Next Great Stage Star 2015 Search Begins

Michael Sterling (Creator/Executive Producer) and Barbara Van Orden (Sponsor/Co-Executive Producer) proudly presented the critically acclaimed and highly anticipated LA's Next Great Stage Star competitions. The 2015 season began this weekend with its launch last Sunday, January 5th, in North Hollywood, CA. at Sterling's Upstairs at The Federal. Scroll down for photos!