Teens Create Dreams (TCD) is an annual talent show run entirely by high school students. Since 2012, TCD has celebrated and showcased local talent in a broad range of categories, including singing, dancing, musical performance, comedy, spoken word, magic, and more.
TCD was started in 2012 by Troy Ota and Julie Ota. Until 2025, it was under the mentorship of Julie Ota and Felix Wada. Today it is under the mentorship of Ted Fong and Eric Wong.
Audition for TCD 2026!
To audition for TCD 2026, fill out the Audition Application. After you submit your application, you will have until August 30 to upload your audition video. If selected, you will be asked to appear in person for a callback audition on September 12 at SASF. After this round, finalists will be selected to compete in the 2026 TCD Talent Show in front of a live audience on October 10, 2026.
All acts and talents are welcome, including group acts. All contestants must be 18 or younger and live in the Greater Sacramento Area. The first-place prize for this year's competition is $2,000!