Members of the Luzerne County and Beyond Got Talent committee and judges include, first row: Andrea Bogusko, NEPMTA president. Second row: Miss Faberge, Caila Klaiss, Joanne Monfiletto. Third row: Mark Reinhart, Chris Bohinski, Steve Reiss and Kevin Hickman.
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Members of the Luzerne County and Beyond Got Talent committee and judges include, first row: Andrea Bogusko, NEPMTA president. Second row: Miss Faberge, Caila Klaiss, Joanne Monfiletto. Third row: Mark Reinhart, Chris Bohinski, Steve Reiss and Kevin Hickman.

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<p>Andrea Bogusko gets ready to make an annoucement.</p>
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Andrea Bogusko gets ready to make an annoucement.

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<p>Judges include, seated: Joanne Monfiletto, Miss Faberge and Caila Klaiss, and standing: Steve Reiss, Mark Reinhart.</p>
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Judges include, seated: Joanne Monfiletto, Miss Faberge and Caila Klaiss, and standing: Steve Reiss, Mark Reinhart.

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The committee for Luzerne County and Beyond Got Talent 2023 has announced the 25 finalists who will showcase their skills on March 26 at the F.M.Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre.

Judges chose the finalists following auditions that were held virtually at Holy Redeemer High School.

The 25 finalists, in no particular order, include: Apalonia (Apple) Passetti, Jolie Cook, Ashlyn Catina & Joan Harris Centre Boys, Mary Sheib, Starbursts.

Also, Kelly Grevera, Zoe Evans, Jimmy Stranger, Lexi Berecin, Mason Rinehimer, Tylor Berrini, Max Snyder.

Also, Annalie Werner, Cierra Cellerari & Crystal Simko, William Fehringer, Eric Gee, Suditi Dhanecha, Tatiana Schlifka, Raegan Czyzycki, Taylor Woodeshick.

Also, Robert Zaloga & Rachel Stopper, Emma Long, Morrill & Dorothy Reed, Ciana Cruz and Jacob Thomas.

First alternate is Dylan Mlaker; second alternate is Gianna Cooney with Zoe Evans; third alternate is Kennedy Wood.

The competition, hosted by the Northeast Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association, is set for 1:30 p.m. March 26 at the F.M. Kirby Center.

The show is general admission. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors and students. Tickets will be sold online with Ticketmaster, through the Kirby Center Box Office or by calling Andrea Bogusko at 570-881-2118.

Military with ID can receive two free tickets at the box office.

NEPMTA is a non-profit group of music teaches eager to showcase the talent in Luzerne County and beyond, and raise money for scholarships.