Ohio Has Talent!

 
 
Monica Bates of Wapakoneta was the winner of the third annual Ohio Has Talent! show on Feb. 6 at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio in Van Wert. Based on the popular television show "America's Got Talent," Ohio Has Talent! features talented acts from throughout Ohio. Proceeds raised from the show benefit Community Health Professionals' Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.
 
Bates, who danced and sang to "I Can't Do It Alone" from the Broadway musical, Chicago, took home a $500 cash prize. The dance trio of Kelsea Allenbaugh, Kylie Hohman and Larissa Laudick of Van Wert took second place and Travis Custer, formerly of Convoy placed third.

Honorable mention awards went to Allison Stiger of Wapakoneta for her rendition of the Dolly Parton/Whitney Houston hit, "I Will Always Love You," and Ben and Kim Laudick of Van Wert for their dance routine.

If you are interested in trying out for the 2011 Ohio Has Talent! show, download the application below. Auditions are held every year in November.
 
Click here to watch the 2010 show acts.
 
Download application for the 2011 show!

 
 
Ohio Has Talent! 2010 winner Monica Bates 
 
 
 
 

 
 


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