Back for its second year, the 91原创 Has Talent contest is searching for gifted residents young and old to show off their skills.

Whether it鈥檚 singing, dancing, juggling or telling jokes, organizers from the four Rotary Clubs of 91原创 want to see anyone and everyone with all kinds of talents perform.

鈥淲e are looking for any hidden talents out there. Dancers, gymnasts, comedians, ventriloquists, we don鈥檛 care. If you have talent, bring it out here,鈥� said Peter Luongo, chair of the 91原创 Has Talent committee.

The main goal for the competition is to give a stage for entertainers in 91原创 to perform, and to raise awareness and funds for a performing arts venue to be built in 91原创.

According to Luongo, 91原创 is the only community in the Lower Mainland without a proper theatre.

鈥淓very community from Vancouver to Hope has a theatre, but not 91原创. We have talent and we have talent that deserves a venue to perform,鈥� he said.

Participants are vying for $2,500 cash, industry prizes and the opportunity to perform at events in 91原创 such as the Canada Day celebrations and the International Festival.

Last year, 100 residents from ages 11 to 72 took to the stage with the hopes of making it to the final performance at Christian Life Assembly in front of 800 people.

Tiffany Desrosiers sung her way to the winning title with her rendition of Leonard Cohen鈥檚 Hallelujah.  Along with the top prize came $2,500 cash and studio time at both Blue Frog Studios and Shaw Cable. Since the contest, she has continued to elevate her career.

鈥淪he鈥檚 continuing to pursue her career and is doing great,鈥� Luongo said. 鈥淢y understanding is that she is making great strides and getting great opportunities. Any time you get involved in a contest like this, it helps your career.鈥�

The money raised from the event is put into a legacy fund to eventually build a performing arts venue within 91原创. Last year鈥檚 competition brought in $20,000. Although the funding is important, showing off local talent and raising awareness are the principal goals, says Luongo.

鈥淩aising awareness that we have talent and we want it to be out there for people to see is key,鈥� Luongo said. 鈥淭his is something we need here.鈥�

Those who wish to audition must pre-register online at Deadline for registration is Feb. 23. Cost is $25 for solo acts, $50 for duos and $75 for groups. Auditions take place on Feb. 25 and March 3. The top 30 semifinals will be held at Christian Life Assembly on April 21 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. with the top 15 final show on May 5.