NACTV Showcase 'always a fun time'
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- Published on Friday, March 3, 2017
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Local talent will be on display next Thursday for NACTV’s Showcase. Part talent show and part telethon, the annual event is the community access TV station’s major fundraiser. Last year, they raised $7,000 and are hoping for more this year.
Jean Borchardt, NACTV’s fundraising chair, explains that it’s a wonderful opportunity to see some local performances, as well support the station. “The area as a whole has been very supportive. We need the community behind [us] to keep the station open,” she said. Donations are accepted before, during, as well as after the event. “People who view [the station] and like it have a chance to contribute and help out,” said Showcase emcee and NACTV board member Don Walmsley.
Showcase will feature a variety of local performers of all ages, some of whom will be performing live at the Roxy and some whose performances have been pre-taped to broadcast during the show. For Walmsley, it’s a reminder of the variety shows common in the 1950s, ‘60s and ’70, “It’s back to what TV used to be… It’s great fun and interactive TV. It’s truly reality TV.”
While the performances are usually more musical in nature, Walmsley said that in the past, they’ve had dancers, skits and stand-up comedy. As long as it’s tastefully done, he said, it’s an open venue. “It’s always a variety,” said Walmsley. He encourages anyone with a talent to take part.
With NACTV broadcast on WCG Channel 12, MTS Channel 30, Bell Channel 592 and online at nactv.tv, the event also offers local performers a chance at a national, and international, audience. Performers have until Monday, March 6 to sign up.
Borchardt encourages people to come to the Roxy and watch the event live, adding it’s great for the performers when there’s an audience there to clap and show their support. Donations can be made in person during Showcase, or through the NACTV studio by mail at Box 1657, or in person at 423 Mountain Ave., in Neepawa.
Showcase will take place Thursday, March 9 at 7 pm. Viewers can watch it live at the Roxy Theatre in Neepawa, on their televisions on WCG Channel 12, MTS Channel 30, Bell Channel 592, or online at www.nactv.tv. “It’s always a fun time,” said Walmsley.
