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Organisers of the Abuja Actors Audition Show (AAAS) has put N1 million at stake for the grand finale of the talent hunt show in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The organisers, which include One Voice Africa TV, Hotel De Alommah and Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), disclosed this during a press conference on Thursday in Abuja.
According to them, “AAAS is designed to empower less privileged and talented youths to realise acting as a career .
They said the two-month-long show is slated to commence on April 1 while the grand finale holds on June 30, with the winner going home with N1m as grand prize.
Mr Favour Johnson, Managing Director, One Voice Africa TV said the initiative is to give budding talents the opportunity to be mentored and launched into limelight as actors.
“Over the years, a lot of talents, especially upcoming actors have been left undiscovered, and that is why we are providing this platform.
“Every passionate young talent is eligible to be part of this monologue acting competition, and then at the end of the day we will get a winner.
“The Abuja Actors Audition Show is a remarkable monologue, a casting and discovery programme designed to identify the best new and young actors resident in Nigeria.
“The maiden edition is sponsored by Hotel De Alommah, which also serves as venue for the show. Every week, two winners will emerge and they will qualify for the grand finale expected to take place before a live audience.
“Then on Sunday, June 30, the winner will be announced to millions of viewers across the world.
“Our vision is to present acting talent platform that will help discover, celebrate and empower talented cinematic characters and theatre practitioners for the steady growth of the Nigerian movie industry,” he said.
In his remark, Mr Uche Okereke, Managing Director of Hotel De Alommah, lauded the initiative, adding that it was an opportunity to lift Nigerians youth from the streets.
“I must commend the actors and other stakeholders who have conceived this initiative as a platform to discover and develop our talented youths.
“It is a laudable initiative and we have decided to offer our building as part of our Corporate Social Responsibility to Nigerians.
” There is no doubt that the film industry has created opportunities and contributed to youth employment in Nigeria, preventing them from crimes and providing income to their households,” he said.
Earlier in his speech, Emeka Rollas, President of AGN, said the show is a veritable tool to meaningfully engage young Nigerians and prevent them from indulging in unlawful activities.
Rollas, who was represented by his Special Assistant and renowned actor, Steve Eboh, said that seasoned thespians will be available to mentor the budding artistes during the auditions.
“I want to appreciate and congratulate the Abuja Actors Audition Show because when we started as young actors there was nothing like academy, talent hunt and other mentoring platforms.
“As I speak now, the entertainment industry, particularly the acting industry, has the highest number of employment opportunities and taking them out of crime.
“Apart from the grand prize winner, we will ensure that the best five contestants get acting roles in film production projects,” he said.
