The theatre ran a radio show in the early to mid 30’s. I guess one could come in and sing in front of a studio audience. My mom woulld often sing and receive free tickets to the theatre as payment. That was a treat as not too many people had money in those hard times. Butternut bread was the sponsor and participants would get a miniature loaf of bread as an added incentive for singing. My mom loved to sing, and I guess she was quite good. She told me that young girls would often sing for free tickets. 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes were tickets. The higher places received more tickets. No money was given out.
The theatre ran a radio show in the early to mid 30’s. I guess one could come in and sing in front of a studio audience. My mom woulld often sing and receive free tickets to the theatre as payment. That was a treat as not too many people had money in those hard times. Butternut bread was the sponsor and participants would get a miniature loaf of bread as an added incentive for singing. My mom loved to sing, and I guess she was quite good. She told me that young girls would often sing for free tickets. 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes were tickets. The higher places received more tickets. No money was given out.