April 3, 2012

By David Nguyen

Portland Parks & Recreation is proud to partner with Portland Teen Idol for Season 6 of the popular local student talent contest.

Portland Teen Idol finalists will receive cash prizes and spots on a summer performance tour. Several former Portland Teen Idol contestants have gone on to success on FOX television’s smash hit, American Idol. 

Open auditions will be held:

Friday, April 20, 6:30 – 9:00 pm 

University Park Community Center

9009 N Foss Avenue

(503) 823-3631

Saturday, April 21, 9:00 am

Mt. Scott Community Center

5530 SE 72nd Avenue

(503) 823-3183

We’ll announce additional dates soon, along with audition dates for Spanish-language singers and stand-up comedians.

Contestants are encouraged to sign up online before the April 15 advance registration deadline.