A TALENT COMPETITION FOR AGES 11 to 18
PHOTOGRAPHY / MUSIC / THEATER / DANCE
FEBRUARY 2027
Manchester High School, 12601 Bailey Bridge Rd., Midlothian Va. 23112
“Dare to Dream” is not just a part of PDM PRODUCTIONS logo, but it’s what we dare every day. If you have a dream and are ready to move from dreaming to doing, then this competition is for you. Calling all kinds and categories of photographers, singers, musicians, dancers, actors, comedians, jugglers, magicians, poets, dramatic readers…
Paparazzi are photographers that capture pictures of celebrities. Well, in this competition everyone who competes is a celebrity who will not only be captured by amateur photographers, but will be competing for scholarships, and other prizes. There are 3 preliminary rounds. Ages 11-13, Ages 13-15, Ages 15-18. Most exciting is that the audience votes will determine which 4 contestants (whether a solo, duet, trio, small group, or large group) from each preliminary round will go to the FINALS! In the finals, the grand prize for the 2027 PAPARAZZO will be chosen, as well as 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize winners from the preliminary rounds.
The education or vocation scholarship awards are 1st place $1000, 2nd place $600, 3rd place $400, and the opportunity to win $100 cash. The grand prize for the 2027 PAPARAZZO is a scholarship award of $1000, a featured article in a local periodical, an opportunity to work with a professional photographer, and the opportunity to win $200 cash.
[Restrictions: No aerial acts, use of explosive or combustion devices, no roller blades, roller
Restrictions: No aerial acts, use of explosive or combustion devices, no roller blades, roller skates, cycling of any kind, ramps or launching devices, no nudity, no profanity.
Registration Begins: September 20, 2026
- Deadline to register is December 30, 2026
- Registration is $20 per person
- Space will be limited so register early to reserve your opportunity
- For more information: pdmproductionsinc@gmail.com
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