From OCPS
In Summary:
Top Talent LIVE 2026, presented by the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools, will take place on April 25 at 6 pm at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The event will feature 47 student finalists representing 22 schools, showcasing talents in singing, dancing, and other performance arts. Proceeds from the event support arts-enrichment programs and assist students pursuing arts education despite financial challenges.
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April 10, 2026 - Known for producing breathtaking talent who have gone on to excel on the national stage, Top Talent is a hit at all grade levels within Orange County Public Schools and in the performing arts community.
This year’s live show will feature 47 student finalists, with two rising stars representing 22 schools, on April 25, 2026, at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, beginning at 6 pm. The performances include singers, dancers, and musical and novelty performers. The event is hosted by Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin from WKMG-TV.
Among the finalists is Benjamin Ellis of Apopka High School. To vote for Benjamin, or to hear him perform, use the links in the previous paragraph.
The arts are offered at all Orange County public schools, where students are actively engaged through a sequential, comprehensive standards-based curriculum that develops their artistry. By expanding proficiency in visual art, music, dance, or theatre, students develop self-esteem, confident self-expression, reflective and evaluative skills, critical-thinking skills, and appreciation of others’ work.
Proceeds from Top Talent provide arts enrichment for ALL students, and essential support for talented students who wish to pursue a degree in the arts but experience extreme poverty or homelessness while at OCPS. Headliner sponsor, Orlando Regional Realtor Association, and Orlando Regional Realtor Foundation.
Key Points:
- Top Talent LIVE 2026 will be held on April 25 at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
- The show features 47 student finalists from 22 OCPS schools
- Performances include singers, dancers, and novelty acts
- Fans can vote for a “Fan Favorite” by texting FFSTAGE to 41444 through April 25
- Event proceeds support arts education and scholarships for students in need
