All Stars Project INC.

America has talent, and so does Newark. The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and the All Stars Project of New Jersey joined forces as part of the center's free outdoor summer concerts, headlined by top names in the music industry as well as stars-in-waiting from the local community. The All Stars Project of New Jersey's most promising young artists performed in a talent showcase, featuring song, rap, spoken word and rap on NJPAC's Theater Square stage on Tuesday, July 10, and Wednesday, July 11.

 

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"Talent shows are about entertainment, talent shows are about showcasing new performers and talent shows are also a way to bring the community together for development," said Gloria Strickland, founding director of the All Stars Project of New Jersey. "At the All Stars Project of New Jersey performance is a tool that helps poor kids to express themselves and grow, and we're so glad to be a part of this exciting project with NJPAC and the other organizations involved. And there is no better a place to showcase what our All Stars can do than in front of America's Got Talent."

"With the nation's spotlight on Newark this summer, there's no better time for NJPAC to continue its core mission to spotlight the community and our own homegrown talent, said David Rodriguez, executive producer at NJPAC. "We know that the arts can change lives, and we are proud to partner with the All Star Project of New Jersey, an organization that offers young artists a chance to express themselves through the performing arts. We hope that the experience of performing on the NJPAC stage will be a transformative one for the participants and audience alike."