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.
More than 50 contestants will be auditioning for this year’s show. 16 finalists will be selected to compete on October 10 for a $2,000 first-place prize. Our shows over the past 14 years have been entertaining, colorful, full of surprises, and always inspiring. Invite your family, friends, and neighbors!
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This year's Teens Create Dreams talent show will take place on October 10, 2026, from 6 to 9 PM at the beautiful Luther Burbank High School Performing Arts Auditorium, 2500 Florin Road, Sacramento. General Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for students. Groups of 5 or more receive discounts of 10%-20%
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Auditions Are Still Open
To audition for TCD 2026, fill out the Audition Application. After you submit your application, you will have until September 6 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!
History of Teens Create Dreams
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, Eric Wong, and Nicole Brown. It serves as a vehicle for teaching young people leadership and communication skills in their efforts to produce a large public event from beginning to end.